Teadusprogrammid

Teadusprogrammid are organized initiatives designed to support science activities, including education, research, and public engagement. They are often funded by government agencies, universities, research institutes, or non-profit organizations, and they aim to increase scientific knowledge, develop skills, and promote innovation.

Types of teadusprogrammid include education-focused programs such as scholarships, internships, summer schools, and curricula development; research programs that provide grants for projects, fellowships, and collaborative consortia; and outreach and citizen science programs that involve public participation, science communication, and school partnerships.

Structure and evaluation: Most programs have defined objectives, eligibility criteria, duration, and funding amounts. They use peer review or expert panels to select proposals, require progress reports and final results, and assess impact through metrics like publications, patents, trained personnel, or societal benefits.

Context and examples: In many countries, teadusprogrammid align with international funding frameworks (for example, Horizon Europe) and national science strategies. They play a key role in building research capacity, linking academia, industry, and society. They range from small local initiatives to large, multi-year national programs.