The Plan approved at the October 1 meeting prioritizes health, arts, media and education.
The largest number of grants is allocated in the health sector – 71 grants, while the average annual expenses for the training of one doctoral student at the N. Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy amount to 34,995 lei. N. Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy amounts to 34,995 lei.
There are also grants for arts and humanities (35 grants), social sciences, journalism and public relations (23 grants), education (17 grants), engineering, processing technologies, architecture and construction (14 grants).
There are 3 grants for foreign nationals.
The grants include an individual scholarship and also cover the costs of an advanced study program and a research or creative program.
The admission plan for budget-funded postdoctoral research programs for 2026 was also approved, with 23 budget places available.
The number of planned postdoctoral projects in the following areas: health care – 7 projects, sustainable rural economy and food security – 3 projects, biotechnology and environmental protection – 3 projects, social challenges – 5 projects, innovative technologies, sustainable energy and digitalization – 5 projects.
