Meeting with Institutes of Kartvelology

Meeting with Institutes of Kartvelology

On November 14, Zviad Gabisonia, Director General of the Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation at the National Center of Manuscripts of Georgia, met with the scientific staff of 13 research institutes of Kartvelology. The Director of the Centre Zaza Abashidze addressed the participants of the meeting. General director of Rustaveli Foundation Presents Presentation “New Stage of Integration of Georgian Science into European Space – New Opportunities for Scientists”, Discussed current and future projects and programs of Rustaveli Science Foundation. Kartvelological direction is one of the priorities of state importance for the Rustaveli Foundation, Kartvelological direction software funding increased, The Foundation has announced targeted competitions, including contests for scientific projects in the occupied territories and international scientific events, cross-border research in Georgia and publishing grants. Zviad Gabisonia emphasized the need to support Kartvelological centres abroad, On the importance of opening a Rustaveli office at various universities around the world. Also, to enhance the Kartvelological direction, improve coordination between research institutions in this field, maintain the independence of the institutions, and establish a Joint Kartvelological Center. The Director-General of the Foundation noted that joining EURAXESS is a new wide range of opportunities and challenges for Georgian scientists to develop and meet high European standards. At the end, Zviad Gabisonia answered numerous questions from the participants, scientists.