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As noted on the official website of the President of Ukraine, by decree No. 984/2025, state scholarships have been awarded to prominent scientists.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has decided to grant state stipends to more than twenty outstanding figures in science, emphasizing the priority of supporting scientific research in Ukraine.
Information about the corresponding decrees has been published on the official president’s website and confirmed by information sources.
Details and impact of the appointment of state stipends
Under Decree No. 984/2025, over two years a dozen to fifteen scientists will receive state stipends. Under Decree No. 985/2025, lifelong state stipends have been awarded to six scientists who have reached seventy years of age.
This measure stimulates the development of scientific directions, provides a stable financial resource for research and publications, and also strengthens the image of Ukrainian science on the international stage.
According to the state budget for 2026, 278.7 billion UAH is allocated for the development of the education system, which indicates the government’s priority in supporting education, science, and innovation.
