PUBLIC RESEARCH AND INNOVATION INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA
2021
NATIONAL AGENCY FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Public research and innovation infrastructure in the Republic of Moldova / National Agency for Research and Development ; Author: Viorica Boaghi. – Chişinău : S. n., 2021 – 64 p.
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Public research and innovation infrastructure in the Republic of Moldova
2021 NATIONAL AGENCY FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Public research and innovation infrastructure in the Republic of Moldova
Table of contents: Foreword ...... 4 Chapter I – State higher education institutions ...... 5 1.1 Moldova State University...... 5 1.2 „Ion Creanga” State Pedagogical University in Chisinau, Moldova 6 1.3 „Alecu Russo” Balti State University ...... 7 1.4 State University of Physical Education and Sport ...... 8 1.5 Tiraspol State University ...... 9 1.6 Technical University of Moldova ...... 10 1.7 „Nicolae Testemitanu” State University of Medicine and Pharmacy of the Republic of Moldova ...... 11 1.8 State Agrarian University of Moldova ...... 12 1.9 Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova ...... 13 1.10 Academy of Music, Theatre and Fine Arts ...... 14 1.11 Academy of Public Administration ...... 15 1.12 „Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu” State University, Cahul ...... 16 1.13 „Dimitrie Cantemir” State University ...... 17 1.14 Institute of International Relations of Moldova ...... 18 1.15 „Alexandru cel Bun” Armed Forces Military Academy ...... 19 1.16 Taraclia State University ...... 20 1.17 Comrat State University ...... 21 1.18 „Stefan cel Mare” Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs .. 22 Chapter II – Research and innovation public institutions ...... 23 2.1 Founder Ministry of Education, Culture and Research ...... 23 2.1.1 Institute of Education Sciences ...... 23
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2.1.2 Institute of Chemistry ...... 24 2.1.3 „Vladimir Andrunachievici” Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science ...... 25 2.1.4 Institute of Applied Physics ...... 26 2.1.5 Institute of Geology and Seismology ...... 27 2.1.6 Institute of Zoology ...... 28 2.1.7 Institute of Ecology and Geography ...... 29 2.1.8 „Dumitru Ghitu” Institute of Electronic Engineering and Nanotechnologies ...... 30 2.1.9 Institute of Energy ...... 31 2.1.10 Institute of Physiology and Sanocreatology ...... 32 2.1.11 National Museum of History of Moldova ...... 33 2.1.12 National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History ...... 34 2.1.13 Institute of Cultural Heritage ...... 35 2.1.14 Institute of History ...... 36 2.1.15 „Alexandru Ciubotaru” National Botanical Garden (Institute) 37 2.1.16 National Institute for Economic Research ...... 38 2.1.17 Institute of Legal, Political and Sociological Research ...... 39 2.1.18 Institute of Genetics, Physiology and Plant Protection ...... 40 2.1.19 Institute of Microbiology and Biotechnology ...... 41 2.1.20 “Bogdan Petriceicu-Hasdeu” Institute of Romanian Philology 42 2.1.21 „Andrei Lupan” Scientific Library (Institute) ...... 43 2.2 Founder Ministry of Health, Labor and Social Protection ...... 44 2.2.1 “Timofei Mosneaga” Republican Clinical Hospital ...... 44 2.2.2 Institute of Mother and Child ...... 45 2.2.3 „Diomid Gherman”Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery .. 46 2 Public research and innovation infrastructure in the Republic of Moldova
2.2.4 Institute of Emergency Medicine ...... 47 2.2.5 "Chiril Draganiuc" Institute of Phthisiopneumology ...... 48 2.2.6 Oncological Institute ...... 49 2.2.7 Institute of Cardiology ...... 50 2.2.8 National Public Health Agency ...... 51 2.3 Founder Ministry of Agriculture, Regional Development and Environment ...... 52 2.3.1 “Nicolae Dimo” Institute of Pedology, Agrochemistry and Soil Protection ...... 52 2.3.2 Scientific-Practical Institute of Horticulture and Food Technologies ...... 53 2.3.3 IP "Selectia" Research Institute of Field Crops ...... 54 2.3.4 „Porumbeni” Institute of Phytotechnics ...... 55 2.3.5 Scientific and Practical Institute of Biotechnologies in Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine ...... 56 2.4 Other research and innovation organizations ...... 57 2.4.1 Cooperative - Commercial University of Moldova ...... 57 2.4.2 Free International University of Moldova ...... 58 2.4.3 "Constantin Stere" University of European Political and Economic Studies ...... 59 2.4.4 Information Society Development Institute ...... 60 2.4.5 IS ”MECAGRO” ITA ...... 61 2.4.6 „ACVAGENRESURS” Aquatic Genetic Resources Research Center ...... 62
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Foreword The concept of developing a knowledge-based society has never spread so rapidly. At the turn of the millennia, the very approach of research and innovation, as a premise for ensuring the quality of human existence gradually shifts to another reality space, becoming top reasoning, with its relevance focusing on philosophical categories that are more crucial to the present and future. The quintessence of civilization's concern has become the continuity of ensuring living conditions for generations, by trying to establish a friendly dialogue with the environment, using natural resources and energy as rationally as possible. The main effort in the future will aim at reducing the level of environmental pollution in anthropogenic activity, manifested by toxic compounds from industry, energy and transport, reducing the risk of threat to aquatic, terrestrial and air spaces manifested by spread of pathogens and antimicrobial resistance, while implementing increased rationality management, restoring and preserving biodiversity in nature reserves. Obviously, the compromise between these rigors and ensuring the increase of people's well-being and quality of life, associated with trends in the sudden increase in the use of natural resources is possible only by implementing the range of scientifically argued solutions and recommendations provided by academia. General challenges set out above, together with the specific features of economic, scientific and cultural development, geographical location and availability of natural resources and energy in the Republic of Moldova, serve as a cornerstone in developing and implementing state research and innovation policies, aligned with the paradigms and desideratum of institutions involved worldwide and promoted in the most ambitious way in the European space. Against this background, the support provided for the development by organizations of research and innovation areas in the country is part of the list of the most important priorities for decision makers. Research institutions, universities, the private sector and public associations with an innovative component are the entities that acts in service of the national interest through noble activity, which condition the present and future of the country.
Viorica BOAGHI, ass.prof. PhD, Deputy General Director, National Agency for Research and Development 4 Public research and innovation infrastructure in the Republic of Moldova
Chapter I – State higher education institutions 1.1 Moldova State University Moldova State University (USM) is a state higher education institution, the mission of which consists in: - training highly qualified staff for the national economy, able to operate under the evolving conditions of life and the market economy; - organising and conducting fundamental and applied scientific research meant to solve current socio-economic problems and achieve the technological transfer of the university scientific research outcomes. - State University of Moldova aims at: - Ensuring university training in various areas and developing the set of skills needed for socio-professional integration. - Developing scientific potential in the fields of training of specialists; coming up with and promoting scientific ideas, theories, conceptions through research carried out by teachers and students. - Promoting general-human and national axiological values/landmarks; creating the ethical and civic profile of the students. - Ensuring the quality of higher education and educational services provided. - Participating in the development of educational policies and strategies, but also in their implementation at the level of higher education. - Integrating higher and research education into the European area.
Contact details Tel: + 373 (022) 24 48 21 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.usm.md
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1.2 „Ion Creanga” State Pedagogical University in Chisinau, Moldova „Ion Creanga” State Pedagogical University in Chisinau, Moldova (UPSC) is a higher education institution founded in 1940. It aims at the initial and ongoing higher level training of specialists in the field of Education Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences, Arts, Physical Sciences and Social Assistance, providing them with competitive professional qualifications in the labour market, as well as in the development of the scientific research and valuation of its outcomes. The university consists of five faculties: Faculty of Philology and History, Faculty of Psychology and Special Psycho-pedagogy, Faculty of Educational and Computer Sciences, Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, Faculty of Foreign Languages and Literatures. To achieve the classical (teaching and research) functions of the university, the development strategy is oriented towards achieving the following main areas of priority: - affirming the organizational culture, image and institutional identity of UPSC and ensuring specialization of graduates in professions recognized on the labour market; - building and developing a curriculum for higher pedagogical education; - streamlining the quality of the educational process; - resizing scientific research, showing wide openness to social expectations; developing new scientific knowledge, building new professional competencies; - ensuring mobility of students and university teachers through institutional, national, regional and international programs, as well as establishing international and national relations with a significant impact on the quality of research; - ensuring a competitive edge, both nationally and internationally, in the field of social sciences, humanities and arts;
Contact details Tel: + 373 (022) 35 84 15 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.upsc.md
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1.3 „Alecu Russo” Balti State University „Alecu Russo” Balti State University (USARB) is a higher education institution founded in 1945, which has a rich history, traditions and experience, and assumes the role of proponent of scientific, educational and cultural excellence in society. Since its establishment and until now, the university has diversified its academic offer, developing study programs at all educational levels: bachelor, master, PhD studies and ongoing training. The academic community of the university - students, teachers, researchers, ancillary teaching and temporary staff, graduates and partners - ensures a progressive and stable environment, open to national and international collaborations, an environment in which each student and collaborator can develop their creative ideas and realize their personal and professional potential. The basic objective of „Alecu Russo” Balti State University is to prepare in a short time the teaching staff necessary for the education system in the republic, aiming at: - Qualitative training of school teachers for middle school; - Creating the conditions for the research activity of teachers and students; - Transmitting scientific knowledge, especially pedagogical knowledge. USARB is a member of about 30 international consortia established with the purpose of implementing joint projects. It has established over 70 collaboration agreements with national and international higher education institutions.
Contact details Tel. : +373 (231) 52430 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.usarb.md
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1.4 State University of Physical Education and Sport State University of Physical Education and Sport (USEFS) is a structural academic community of the education system of the Republic of Moldova, subordinated to the Ministry of Education, Culture and Research of the Republic of Moldova. It operates under the Constitution of the Republic of Moldova, Education Code of the Republic of Moldova no.152 of 17.07.2014, Government Decision no.983 of 22.12.2012 ‘On the functioning of the state higher education institutions under the conditions of financial autonomy’ of the legislation in force. The mission of the State University of Physical Education and Sport is to harmonize the research and educational activity to national and international excellence standards by: - forming, developing and disseminating the values of the new knowledge-based society; - training specialists in the field of high performance physical culture and sports, by offering creative study programs, which integrate the results of scientific research and contribute to the intellectual development of students, masters and PhD students; - generating competitive qualifications in university and postgraduate training; - integrating the Scientific Center of USEFS, of the doctoral school in European excellence networks and carrying out fundamental and applied knowledge-generating research; - setting up a teaching and research body of high professional and civic responsibility; - promoting scientific, cultural and ethical values in the national and international community.
Contact details Tel: +373 (022) 49 40 81 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.usefs.md
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1.5 Tiraspol State University Tiraspol State University (UST) is a higher education institution based in Chisinau, Republic of Moldova. Tiraspol State University is the legal successor of the Institute of Public Education of Moldova, inaugurated on October 1, 1930 in Tiraspol, the capital of the former Moldavian Autonomous Republic, now the so-called Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic, substantiating the reason why is based in Chisinau. The Institute of Public Education of Moldova is the first higher education institution in the Republic of Moldova. Over the years, the name of the institution has changed several times. Since May 1992, it has acquired the status of State University. By the end of the forties of the last century, Tiraspol University was the only higher education institution with specialisations for the national economy of the Republic. The main mission of university education is to promote students and to create intellectual elite. During 80 years, Tiraspol State University has trained at its faculties and departments over 60 thousand highly qualified specialists from whom so many personalities have stood out: artists, scientists and university professors, writers, renowned personalities with reputation in culture and education. In addition to the training of specialists, the university staff carried out a fruitful activity of scientific research. In this way, Tiraspol State University laid the foundations of university education and made a key contribution to the cultural, socio-political and economic heritage of the Republic of Moldova.
Contact details Tel. : +373 (022) 75 49 24 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.ust.md
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1.6 Technical University of Moldova Technical University of Moldova (UTM) is the only engineering higher education institution in the Republic of Moldova. Since its founding in 1964 and until now, the university has trained over 80,000 engineers and economists. The fundamental mission of the Technical University of Moldova aims at scientific research, development, innovation and technological transfer, through individual and collective creation in the field of engineering sciences, as well as at the capitalising on and disseminating their results. UTM mission is accomplished by: a) promoting scientific research; b) initial and continuous training of qualified and highly qualified human resources; c) developing critical thinking and creative potential of members of the university community; d) affirming national culture and science in the worldwide value circuit; e) developing the society under the rule of law and in a sovereign and democratic state. Technical University of Moldova is recognized on the national and international scientific research arena, enjoying remarkable results. UTM's research centers and laboratories successfully implement the university's research strategy under numerous projects, grants and research programs won based on competition. Research results take the material form of scientific publications, patents and implementations in the national economy, all of which bring prestige to the university and benefit to society. UTM is the crucial source for creating future scientists by involving bachelor’s and master’s students in the research both in projects and in the writing of bachelor's and master's theses. UTM offers to PhD students three doctoral schools equipped with high-performance centers and laboratories in which they can manifest their research skills.
Contact details Tel. : +373 (022) 23 78 61 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.utm.md
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1.7 „Nicolae Testemitanu” State University of Medicine and Pharmacy of the Republic of Moldova „Nicolae Testemitanu” State University of Medicine and Pharmacy of the Republic of Moldova (USMF) is a higher education institution, accredited at national level (2001, 2007 and 2018), evaluated by international bodies (2001, 2005) and accredited internationally (2019). It was founded in 1945 and named one of the most prestigious higher education institutions in the country, with a good recognition abroad. In April 2016, the European Commission has given it the logo ‘Excellence in Human Resources in Research’ - an instrument of the European Commission, created to meet the general conditions and principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. The University is a member of the Association of Medical Schools in Europe (2011), the Association of International Universities (2012), the Association for Medical Education in Europe (2013) and is registered in the World Directory of Medical Schools. The basic mission of „Nicolae Testemitanu” USMF of the Republic of Moldova is masterfully defined by the key role it plays both in the process of reforming the medical higher education and the health system in the country, training highly qualified specialists in the field of medicine and pharmacy, competitive on the labour market, carrying out qualitative scientific research, providing advanced medical services, offering lifelong training opportunities, as well as promoting national cultural-historical values in the context globalization. Thus, „Nicolae Testemitanu” USMF is a high-performing and competitive institution at national and international level in medical and pharmaceutical higher education, in residency studies and ongoing medical education, in scientific research and in the provision of medical and pharmaceutical care services, aiming at quality, excellence, access and collaboration. Contact details Tel. : +373 (022) 20 57 01 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.usmf.md
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1.8 State Agrarian University of Moldova State Agrarian University of Moldova (UASM) is a structural unit of the higher education system in the Republic of Moldova, subordinated to the Ministry of Agriculture, Regional Development and Environment of the Republic. The mission of the State Agrarian University of Moldova consists in: - training high cultured people and competent specialists for agriculture and rural areas, who are competitive on the national and international labour market; - carrying out fundamental and applied scientific research necessary to upgrade agriculture and improve living standards of people working in villages; - providing consulting and technology transfer services to farmers, as well as creating lifelong training opportunities for specialties related to the activity in rural areas.
Objectives: - to become a first-rate institution of society and to be the highest structure of the nation; - integrating all academic structures and university activities at European level; - becoming the main higher education institution in the country, which trains highly qualified specialists not only for agriculture, but also for the food industry and other activities in the rural area; - being always next to Moldovan farmer by means of the university and making him/her be aware of the fact that UASM is his/her university also.
Contact details Tel. : +373 (022) 31 22 58, 31 22 56 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.uasm.md
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1.9 Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova (ASEM) is a higher education institution in Chisinau, founded on 25 September 1991. It is the largest higher education institution with economic profile in the Republic of Moldova, which offers opportunities to integrate higher economic education with the scientific research process. In recent years, ASEM developed national research projects. Some of them are listed below: directions and possibilities to ensure and develop competitiveness; research of investment risks in the real sector of the economy; development of regional development models through the formation of clusters; issues of international and regional economic cooperation in the context of European integration and assurance of the competitive edge; performance of actuarial methods and techniques appropriate to the Republic of Moldova in the context of European integration strategies. For ASEM to align with European standards, special importance is given to collaborative relationships with prestigious universities and research centers in over 20 countries around the world, which have valuable traditions in the field of education and economic research. In addition to multiple collaboration agreements, ASEM is a member of the Association of Francophone Universities (AFU), the Black Sea Universities Network (BSUN), the Central European Initiative University Network, which is a sustainable support for the implementation of efficient methods of teaching and promoting modern economy principles. Annually, ASEM organizes over 20 scientific conferences and symposiums with international participation, whose theses and communications are published in reviewed scientific collections. Contact details Tel. : +373 (022) 22 41 28 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.ase.md
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1.10 Academy of Music, Theatre and Fine Arts Academy of Music, Theatre and Fine Arts (AMTAP) is one of the oldest higher education institutions in the Republic of Moldova and the only public higher education institution in the field of arts. AMTAP mission consists in the advanced professional training of qualified specialists with higher education in the fields of music, theatre, choreography, multimedia, fine and decorative arts, design and cultorology, but also in preparing future culture and arts teachers. Research and creation interests are connected to current trends and opportunities at national and international level, ending with distributable results. The academy conducts fundamental and applied scientific research mainly for national art and culture. AMTAP is a cultural-educational and scientific center, focusing its strategic objectives on personality development by acquiring the values of national and universal culture, as well as the development of national culture through the entire activity of artistic creation and scientific research of teachers and students. AMTAP has a teaching staff made up of notorious personalities in the fields of music, theatre, choreography, fine arts, etc. AMTAP teaching process, oriented towards building a quality education and educating artistic personalities, is individualized and student-centered. AMTAP has given the country generations of valuable specialists/artists. Many of AMTAP graduates have become outstanding personalities, who could be seen on the big stages of the world, but also as teachers/researchers. The institution is deeply committed to the creation/promotion of creative and research products and services, contributing, par excellence, to the development of artistic education and national and universal culture.
Contact details Tel. : +373 (022) 24 02 13, 23 87 01 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.amtap.md
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1.11 Academy of Public Administration Academy of Public Administration (AAP) is a public higher education institution in Chisinau. A highly qualified teaching body with extensive knowledge operate in the field of management, public administration, law and international relations. The mission of the Academy is to train and build professional skills of civil servants, thus contributing to the promotion and implementation of public administration policy in the Republic of Moldova. Public, transparent and modern institution promoting high- performance professional measures and standards to improve professional skills and competencies of civil servants and train qualified staff for public administration. This reveals the vision of the Academy, with 26 years of activity, period in which the institution has undergone a qualitatively new evolution, being rightly considered an elite center for professional training and development of civil servants of all levels. A primary relevance is given to the Academy’s international cooperation, intensification of the collaboration with similar institutions from abroad, development of joint activities with the diplomatic missions, accredited in Chisinau. According to signed agreements, the Academy currently cooperates with 16 institutions from abroad, with 32 diplomatic missions and international organizations, accredited in the Republic of Moldova.
Contact details Tel. : +373 (022) 28 48 71 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.aap.gov.md
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1.12 „Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu” State University, Cahul „Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu” State University, Cahul is a public institution, founded on 7 June, 1999, with the aim of preparing and providing localities in the south of the Republic of Moldova with highly qualified staff. The university has three faculties: Faculty of Philology and History; Faculty of Law and Public Administration and Faculty of Economics, Engineering and Applied Sciences, which train specialists in the following fields: Romanian Philology, English Philology, French Philology, History, Pedagogy, Law, Public Administration, Business and Administration, Finance and Banking, Accounting, Tourism, (Naval) Transport Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics. The teaching staff has 106 professors with academic and scientific degrees, working in the departments: History and Social Sciences, Romanian Philology, English Philology, French Philology, Law, Public Administration, Finance and Accounting, Economics and Business Administration and Services, Mathematics and Computer Science, Applied Sciences, Pedagogy and Psychology. The institution has two study buildings, three dormitories, one library with three reading rooms and four multimedia rooms. An important role in improving the educational process is played by the services and centers of the university: French School and University Resource Center, English Resource Center, UN Documentation Center, Pro-Europa Cahul Center etc. The scientific research is a component of the activity of the teaching and research staff of „Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu” State University, Cahul and is carried out individually or in teams, on scientific or interdisciplinary fields, within the departments and laboratories. Contact details Tel. : +373 (299) 2 24 81 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.usch.md
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1.13 „Dimitrie Cantemir” State University „Dimitrie Cantemir” State University” (USDC) is a public higher education institution, subordinated to the Ministry of Education, Culture and Research of the Republic of Moldova. The mission of USDC is to generate and impart knowledge in the process of professional training of specialists and assertion of students and members of the university community in the field of fundamental and applied sciences through high quality study programs to all cycles and forms of university and postgraduate training. Objectives: - ensuring the quality of the instructive-educational and scientific research process according to reference standards and putting performances of the national and international university education system into practice; - promoting performance in scientific training and research, culture of quality in university life and ensuring an adequate environment for professional development based on compliance with ethical standards; increasing national and international visibility of USDC in order to integrate into the single area of higher education and the European area of scientific research and innovation; - building a personality capable of making decisions regarding his/her own career, contributing to the creation of his/her own paths of intellectual and professional development and integrating in the social life; - contributing to local and national development from a social, economic, cultural point of view through an active involvement in community life. Contact details Tel. : +373 (022) 73 80 16 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.edu.asm.md
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1.14 Institute of International Relations of Moldova Institute of International Relations of Moldova (IRIM), founded in 2003, is a state higher education institution, which trains specialists capable of carrying out an efficient political, diplomatic, economic, jurisdictional, communication activity, in order to assert fully the Republic of Moldova on the international arena. IRIM operates under the Constitution of the Republic of Moldova, Education Code of the Republic of Moldova, Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Bologna Declaration, international agreements and conventions to which the Republic of Moldova is a party, IRIM Statute, Institutional Charter and other internal regulations. The mission of the Institute of International Relations of Moldova consists in combining efficiently and constructively the educational and scientific research process, a manifesto ensuring the creation of a prosperous society, capable of evolving at political, economic and social levels. The essential aspects that define the specifics of the institute aim at ensuring a cognitive approach through education and professional training, research and innovation, integrating new technologies in the instructive-educational process. The primary function of IRIM is to educate, namely, to train, inform and provide models to follow in life and profession. The State Institute of International Relations of Moldova carries out an extensive sound scientific activity on various international relations aspects and issues. The field of international political relations and state foreign policy covers the following aspects: history of international relations; contemporary issues regarding European integration and mechanisms for cooperation at international and regional levels; studying diplomatic relations of different states, including the Republic of Moldova. IRIM departments collaborate with the existing structural subdivisions within the higher and research education institutions in the country and abroad. Contact details Tel. : +373 (022) 21 09 62, 21 07 88 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.irim.md 18 Public research and innovation infrastructure in the Republic of Moldova
1.15 „Alexandru cel Bun” Armed Forces Military Academy „Alexandru cel Bun” Armed Forces Military Academy was founded in 2010, by Government Decision no. 980, based on the „Alexandru cel Bun” Armed Forces Military Institute. Currently, „Alexandru cel Bun” Armed Forces Military Academy trains young people in specialties: infantry, artillery, signals. The Military Academy carries out higher education activities, organised by means of undergraduate programs, master's degree studies, as well as other forms of training, improvement and specialization of the military. The Armed Forces Military Academy „Alexandru cel Bun” has the following missions: - training officers with high military, academic, moral, ethical, physical and linguistic skills necessary for running structures of Armed Forces and other elements of the national security system. - ensuring ongoing professional military studies, carrying out linguistic training, preparing officers and non-commissioned officers of Armed Forces reserve. - ensuring cycle I - bachelor’s degree, cycle II – master’s degree for the military and civil personnel employed in the national security structures, in accordance with the provisions of Bologna Process. - conducting scientific research in the field of national security system by means of Strategic studies and defence security center.
The study process in the Academy is in constant evolution and on the upswing, creating new standards in youth education and military research, which are gradually disseminated in the process of professional training of future defence officers of the country.
Contact details Tel. : +373 (022) 25 20 85, 35 40 45 Web: https://www.academy.army.md/
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1.16 Taraclia State University „Grigore Tamblac” State University in Taraclia is a Moldovan-Bulgarian higher education institution in the Republic of Moldova. The university was founded on 1 October 2004 by the Bulgarian president Gheorghi Pirvanov and the former president of Moldova, Vladimir Voronin. Taraclia University is a cultural and spiritual center, which ensures the study and preservation of the Bulgarian cultural heritage in the Republic of Moldova. It cooperates with Bulgarian universities in Veliko Tarnovo, Ruse and Silistra towns. Students enjoy the possibility of carrying out internships in Bulgaria. Over the last years, the number of students declined from 328 people in 2008 to 281 in 2011.
Contact details Tel. : +373 (294) 2 49 06, 2 14 30
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: https://tdu-tar.md/
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1.17 Comrat State University Comrat State University (USC) is a multi-profile higher education institution in the Republic of Moldova. The university was founded on 11 February 1991 under the name of Gagauz National University. In 2002, by the decision of the Government of the Republic of Moldova, it became a state university. The main priority of USC is to develop the scientific potential in the fields of specialist training, develop and promote scientific ideas, theories, concepts through research carried out by teachers and students. The university consists of four faculties: - Faculty of National Culture - Faculty of Economy - Faculty of Law - Faculty of Agricultural Technology in the following specialties: Livestock technology, Vegetable Technology, Agricultural Processing, Foreign Languages, Gagauz Language, Romanian Language, Pedagogy, Journalism, Physical Education, Economics, Accounting, Law, etc. 200 teachers and 1900 students (612 - part-time) carry out their activity in an LMD system with 35 bachelor's and 7 master's programs. Department of Internal Quality. Numerous international relations with student - teacher exchange programs, 6 language study centers (tr, ru, al, en, gr), opened with the support of embassies. Teacher (2005) and Professional Ongoing Training Center (2010).
Contact details Tel. : +373 (298) 2-43-45, 2 34 81 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.kdu.md
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1.18 „Stefan cel Mare” Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs „Stefan cel Mare” National Police Academy started its activity on 1 September 1990 and during 30 years of activity trained thousands of specialists in the field of law, security and public order, who were assigned to different subdivisions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Justice, National Anticorruption Center and other state law enforcement agencies. By Government Decision no. 429 of 24.06.2020, the new Regulation organising and implementing education and research at „Stefan cel Mare” Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs was approved. Therefore, the Academy is a public higher education institution, accredited in the national education system. It has the mission of training highly qualified specialists with special status by initial training (bachelor’s, master’s and PhD studies) and initial training of civil servants with special status employed from external sources. It also aims at ensuring continuous professional development (training) of MIA staff and other law enforcement bodies, as well as providing the scientific and methodical base of the activity of MIA and administrative authorities and institutions under its subordination. To achieve its mission, the Academy aims at the following activity areas: - professional training based on bachelor’s degree programs, at MIA and other beneficiaries’ request, as well as based on the general normative framework in national education; - professional training based on master's and PhD programs, accredited or provisionally authorized, according to the needs of MIA; - initial training of civil servants with special status, employed in the MIA from an external source; - continuous training of civil servants with special status within MIA, etc.
Contact details Tel. : +373 (022) 22 97 27, 73 50 97 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.academy.police.md
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Chapter II – Research and innovation public institutions 2.1 Founder Ministry of Education, Culture and Research 2.1.1 Institute of Education Sciences Institute of Education Sciences (ISE) is a structure of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Research and operates as a state public institution, based on its own legislative acts and regulations, and participates jointly in determining and implementing the state's educational policies. Activities of theoretical, conceptual, methodological and professional essence of the teaching staff and managers imply a continuous process of cultural transmission based on central values that are found in the very definition of the educational ideal. The Institute's commitment lies in challenging approaches to the development of education, and the scientific and professional values the Institute promotes in school and in society mean models of scientific democratization of education. These are education research conducted as a multidimensional activity, design, implementation and evaluation in the field of education; complex and continuous development of teaching and management staff in general education, implementation of national and international education projects. The Institute has the following main competencies: responsibilities for achieving the educational ideal, achieving social, cultural and spiritual goals and imperatives of education by conducting research in the field of educational sciences and scientific assurance on the implementation of results in pedagogical and managerial practice, teaching and methodological assurance of the functioning and development of the education system, etc.
Contact details Tel. : +373 (022) 46 87 33, 40 07 00 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.ise.md
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2.1.2 Institute of Chemistry Institute of Chemistry was founded in 1959 based on Organic Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry sectors and the laboratory of Analytical Chemistry of the Moldovan branch of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR. The basis of Institute’s scientific directions was laid by well-known scientists, members of the Academy, founders of scientific schools in Moldova: A.V. Ablov (1905-1978) - coordination compounds chemistry school; G. V. Lazurievski (1906-1987) - school of organic and bioorganic chemistry, Iu. S. Lealicov (1909-1976) - polarographic school in Moldova, organizer and leader of research in the field of physico- chemical methods of analysis. Later, new scientific schools were founded: quantum chemistry - led by academician I. Bersuker; organic, bioorganic chemistry, chemistry of natural and physiologically active compounds - led by academician P. Vlad; chemistry of coordination, macrocyclic and supramolecular compounds - led by academician N. Garbalau; ecological chemistry - led by academician Gheorghe Duca; bioinorganic chemistry - led by academician C. Turta; adsorbent chemistry - led by academician T. Lupascu. The Institute of Chemistry collaborates with various groups abroad and participates in various international projects. The scientific potential of the institute consists of 123 scientific researchers, including - 3 full members of ASM, 1 corresponding member, 10 habilitated doctors and 40 chemistry PhDs.
Contact details Tel. : +373 (022) 72 54 90 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.chem.asm.md
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2.1.3 „Vladimir Andrunachievici” Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science „Vladimir Andrunachievici” Institute of Mathematics (IMI) was founded in 1964 based on the Mathematical Department at the Institute of Physics and Mathematics, found in 1961. The founder of the institute was academician Vladimir Andrunachievici, a talented mathematician and organizer, who managed to form an exceptional team. The basic mission of the institute consists in conducting theoretical research and developing applications in mathematics and computer science, coordinating research in these fields in the Republic of Moldova and integrating them into global science, developing new directions in accordance with the country's needs, training highly qualified specialists through doctoral and post-doctoral programs. Over the years, the Institute's collaborators have achieved remarkable results in pure and applied mathematics and computer science. Thus, over 150 monographs were published, over 40 of them abroad, of which over 20 were translated and republished at prestigious international publishing houses. The Institute trained 35 habilitated doctors and over 420 doctors. Since 1989, the institute has published the journal ‘Buletinul Academiei de Stiinte a Republicii Moldova. Matematica’ (92 publications until now). Previously, this was the journal of the department and physicists, (founded in 1951), and since 1993 – ‘Computer Science Journal of Moldova’ (82 publications). Until three scientific journals were published, the institute published several series of articles, and the most internationally visible was Matematiceskie Issledovanija in 123 volumes, 71 of which were digitized by the University Library of Gottingen. Over the last 20 years, the institute has participated in the implementation of over 60 international projects, with partners from high-performance scientific centers based in various countries in Europe, Asia and North America.
Contact details Tel. : +373 (022) 72 59 82 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.math.md
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2.1.4 Institute of Applied Physics Institute of Applied Physics (IFA) was founded in 1964 after physics laboratories of the Institute of Physics and Mathematics and technical laboratories of Institute of Energy and Automation joined. Since 2018, the Institute of Applied Physics has had a new founder, switching from the jurisdiction of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova to the Ministry of Education, Culture and Research of the Republic of Moldova. For over 40 years, IFA is the only scientific institution in Moldova in the field of physics, which contributed significantly to the development of science and culture in the Republic of Moldova. Main directions of IFA scientific research: - Theoretical and experimental research in the field of physics and physico-chemistry of condensed matter: crystalline, non-crystalline and nanostructured materials, atoms and nuclei; electronics and quantum optics, development of advanced technologies and multifunctional electronic, optoelectronic and photonic devices. - Theoretical and experimental research for the application of electricity in order to intensify the processes of heat and mass transfer, cavitation, electroflotation and electroplasmolysis; modification of material surfaces by electrophysical and electrochemical methods; creation of advanced technologies and techniques. - Theoretical study of quantum technologies in artificial or real atom systems and opto/nanomechanical systems, study of quantum coherence or interference, quantum inseparability and control of quantum dissipation. Contact details Tel. : +373 (022) 73 81 50 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.phys.asm.md
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2.1.5 Institute of Geology and Seismology Institute of Geology and Seismology (ISS) was founded in 1946 within the Moldovan Branch of the Academy of Sciences of the former USSR, with the purpose of studying geological structure and mineral resources of the Republic of Moldova. Main directions of scientific research of the institute are: Studying the seismic regime of the Carpatho-Balkan region, seismic zoning and microzoning of the territory of the Republic of Moldova, studying the geological structure, seismotectonics and geodynamics of the region; studying the formation legitimacy of useful mineral substances and the possibility of their rational use; Dynamics and groundwater regime in the Republic of Moldova; Studying the geochemical processes of the territory of the Republic of Moldova, improving the geochemical monitoring, quantitative forecast of environmental pollution, developing methods for locating and reducing pollutants. Main scientific results are: - Carrying out seismic zoning works of the territory of the Republic of Moldova (according to MSK-64 and EUROCO 8) and seismic micro-zoning of urban territories; - Carrying out geophysical and geological research to reduce seismic risk and to rationally exploit domestic useful mineral resources, including groundwater; - Studying the numerical results of wave equations; studying the effects of the ‘soil-construction’ interaction; creating the method of interpreting wave fields based on properties of seismic waves; creating the method of interpreting macroseismic fields; - Studying the numerical dependencies of the seismic intensity on the soil parameters in the territory; research of properties of the spectral composition of vibrations of earthquakes of the Carpathian area; Contact details Tel. : +373 (022) 73 90 27 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] Web: www.igs.asm.md
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2.1.6 Institute of Zoology Institute of Zoology (IZ) was founded on 2 August 1961, with the inauguration of the Academy of Sciences of the Moldovan SSR, being one of the two divided institutes of the Institute of Biology, with the reorganization of research and innovation in the Republic of Moldova. The institute is a prestigious scientific and methodological scientific center, which coordinates and conducts fundamental and applied scientific research in the field of zoology, entomology, parasitology, helminthology, hydrobiology, ichthyology and ecology of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The scientific research direction of the institute – studying the structural- functional organization, the dynamics and the evolution of animal populations and communities, identifying the ways and methods of protection and rational capitalization of the animal world. As a science and innovation organisation, the National Council accredited the Institute of Zoology for Accreditation and Attestation in 2006, 2010 and 2015. At the last accreditation, the institute was granted the degree of ‘internationally acknowledged organisation’ (category A). One of the priorities of the institute is the technological transfer of results obtained by implementing elaborations in fish farming, beekeeping, agriculture, hunting, environmental protection, etc. The originality and competitiveness of the institute's research are confirmed by the successful implementation of numerous international projects, obtaining a large number of patents and mentioning scientific elaborations with diplomas, gold, silver and bronze medals at national and international invention exhibitions and fairs. Significant for the activity of the institute was the launch of the first edition of the Red Book of the Moldovan SSR (1978) and of the second edition of the Red Book of the Republic of Moldova (2001, 2015). Contact details Tel. : +373 (022) 73 98 09 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.zoology.asm.md
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2.1.7 Institute of Ecology and Geography Institute of Ecology and Geography (IEG) was founded in accordance with the Decision of the Government of the Republic of Moldova ‘On measures to optimize the science and innovation infrastructure’ no. 1326 of 14 December 2005 by merging the National Institute of Ecology of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources and the Institute of Geography of ASM. According to the provisions of the Decision of the Government of the Republic of Moldova no. 50 of 16.01.2018, the institute is a legal entity with the status of a public institution, with the Ministry of Education, Culture and Research as founder. Research profile: The evolution of natural and anthropic geo- and ecosystems and the development of the environmental geo- information and natural and human resources system. The main directions of scientific research are the following: 1. development of the environmental geo-information and natural resources system; 2. integrated environmental monitoring and ecological reconstruction; 3. environmental changes (including climate change) on natural and anthropic geo- and ecosystems; 4. automated mapping of environmental and resource components; 5. conservation and extension of protected natural areas; 6. impact of natural and technogenic risks on geo- and ecosystems. Scientific potential: 84 scientific researchers, including a corresponding member of ASM, 7 habilitated doctors and 40 doctors of sciences. Contact details Tel. : +373 (022) 73 15 50 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.ieg.asm.md 29 Public research and innovation infrastructure in the Republic of Moldova
2.1.8 „Dumitru Ghitu” Institute of Electronic Engineering and Nanotechnologies „Dumitru Ghitu” Institute of Electronic Engineering and Nanotechnologies (IIEN) was founded by the Decision of the Government of the Republic of Moldova in 2005 by merging three Centers: International Laboratory of Superconductivity and Solid State Electronics (LISES), Specialized Office of Construction and Technology in the field of Solid State Electronics (BSCT) and Center for Research, Design and Manufacturing of the Healthcare Technology of Moldova "Tehmed" of IFA of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova. Objectives of the institute are: - conducting fundamental and applied scientific investigations in the field of solid state electronics, including at the nanodimensional scale; developing engineering of electronic materials, structures and devices; - developing new physical methods and principles, advanced technologies and products for the national economy; - designing and developing, based on the research, the devices and equipment of significant scientific-intensive weight, implementing them in industry, healthcare, agriculture, automation, informational, energetic and ecological systems. - training qualified human potential in the field of electronic engineering and advanced technologies for solving the dominant socio-economic problems and creating jobs for highly qualified specialists; - coordinating the research and elaborations in the field at the level of the republic. Contact details Tel. : +373 (022) 73 70 92 E-mail: [email protected] Web: http://nano.asm.md
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2.1.9 Institute of Energy Institute of Energy (IE) was founded based on the Department of Energy Cybernetics of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova in 1991 and it is a public law organization in the field of research and innovation, accredited and recognized internationally. Since 2018, based on the Government Decision of the Republic of Moldova on the activity of public law organizations in the fields of research and innovation no. 50 of 16.01.2018, the Institute of Energy has a new founder - the Ministry of Education, Culture and Research of the Republic of Moldova. Mission of the Institute: Scientific support on increasing energy security, development and efficient operation of the energy complex of the Republic of Moldova in terms of liberalizing the energy market and increasing the share of use of renewable energy resources, contribution to the process of regional and European integration of the national energy system. Main research directions: - Development of solutions to increase the performance of transport, electricity and heat transmission distribution networks, systems and installations for the conversion and consumption of various types of energy, including renewable sources. - Innovative solutions for the development of the centralized thermal energy insurance system with the advanced use of SER - Theoretical and experimental research in the field of energy security by developing systems of indicators, methods and systems of calculation and forecasting, taking into account the internal and external factors of influence and the development trends of energy supply systems. - Development and arguing for new approaches to promoting efficient energy policies for the security of energy supply to consumers in the country. Contact details Tel. : +373 (022) 72 70 40 E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected] Web: www.ie.asm.md
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2.1.10 Institute of Physiology and Sanocreatology Institute of Physiology and Sanocreatology (IFS) is a public law organization in the field of research and innovation, which conducts scientific research in the field of human and animal physiology, human health, sanocreatology and biomedicine. The institute was founded in 1976 based on the laboratory "Animal Physiology and Biochemistry", called the Institute of Zoology and Physiology. In 1998, based on the Decision of the General Assembly of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova no. 1 of 6 November 1998, the Institute of Physiology was renamed the Institute of Physiology and Sanocreatology of the ASM, and from 2018 until now it is called IFS of the MECC. The purpose of the Institute's activity is to organize and conduct fundamental and applied scientific research in the field of stress physiology and adaptation; to reveal the mechanisms of physiological, psychic and biological disorders bordering on stress, biological degradation of the human body; to create and develop the sanocreatology; to develov the scientific bases of sanocreatology; Priority direction of scientific research: study of the mechanisms of establishment, maintenance and directed fortification of somatic and mental health, development of sanocreatology. Main directions of scientific research: - Elaboration of scientific and practical bases of the new science - Sanocreatology; - Development of technologies, methods and procedures for the creation, maintenance and directed fortification of somatic and mental health; - Identification of the physiological mechanisms of stress, adaptation and functional disorders in conditions specific to the 21st century; - Technologies for obtaining sanogenic products with directed action on the body. Currently, the Institute of Physiology and Sanocreatology has highly qualified staff: an academician, six habilitated doctors and 17 doctors of sciences.
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2.1.11 National Museum of History of Moldova The National Museum of History of Moldova is one of the most important museum institutions in the Republic of Moldova, both in terms of its heritage and scientific prestige. The museum was established on 21 December 1983, by order of the Ministry of Culture no. 561 “On the reprofiling of Museums”. The institution had several names. Based on the Government Decision of the Republic of Moldova no. 184 of 13 March 2013, the National Museum of Archeology and History of Moldova changes its name to the National Museum of History of Moldova. Valorisation of the historical and cultural heritage held by the National Museum of History of Moldova is carried out within the research projects, the institution being accredited as an organization in the field of science and innovation in the research profile - Museology and valorisation of the historical and cultural heritage. There have been concluded more than 31 collaboration agreements in the spirit of developing and expanding the collaboration relations between the National Museum of History of Moldova and similar institutions from other countries in the field of scientific research, knowledge and capitalization of cultural heritage. Currently, the museum's patrimony has 348,619 pieces, 223,904 of which are part of the main collection with a historical, documentary and artistic value, some of which belong to the national cultural treasury. Particular attention is paid to the development, conservation, restoration and computerization of museum collections.
Contact details Tel. : +373 (022) 24 43 25 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.nationalmuseum.md
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2.1.12 National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History The National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History is one of the most important museum institutions in the Republic of Moldova, both in terms of its heritage and scientific prestige. The museum was established on 21 December 1983, by order of the Ministry of Culture no. 561 “On the reprofiling of Museums”. The institution had several names. Based on the Government Decision of the Republic of Moldova no. 184 of 13 March 2013, the National Museum of Archeology and History of Moldova changes its name to the National Museum of History of Moldova. Valorisation of the historical and cultural heritage held by the National Museum of History of Moldova is carried out within the research projects, the institution being accredited as an organization in the field of science and innovation in the research profile - Museology and valorisation of the historical and cultural heritage. There have been concluded more than 31 collaboration agreements in the spirit of developing and expanding the collaboration relations between the National Museum of History of Moldova and similar institutions from other countries in the field of scientific research, knowledge and capitalization of cultural heritage. Currently, the museum's patrimony has 348,619 pieces, 228,485 of which are part of the main collection with a historical, documentary and artistic value, some of which belong to the national cultural treasury. Particular attention is paid to the development, conservation, restoration and computerization of museum collections and their use through permanent or temporary, local and international exhibition approaches and scientific publications: monographs, catalogs, leaflets. Between 2006 and 2019, the museum collections were presented in 665 national and international exhibitions. Contacte Tel. : +373 (022) 24 40 02 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] Web: www.muzeu.md
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2.1.13 Institute of Cultural Heritage The Institute of Cultural Heritage (IPC) was founded in 2006, by merging three previously existing institutions: the Institute of Archeology and Ethnography, the Institute of Interethnic Research and the Institute of Arts Study. The mission of the institute as a multidisciplinary research structure of socio-humanistic orientation is to develop knowledge by organizing and conducting basic and applied scientific research in the field of archaeological, ethnocultural and artistic heritage of the Republic of Moldova, having as major task the sustainable development of the country based on the results of the research-development activity, the promotion and implementation of the scientific and cultural values obtained at national and international level. The activity objectives of the institute for the years 2020-2023 aim at the complex research of the country's cultural heritage by the scientific definition of the cultural identities of the entire population of the Republic of Moldova in order to strengthen social and cultural cohesion, to implement national and international research programs and projects with scientific institutions from several countries in the segment of material and immaterial culture. The Institute is the founder and regularly publishes three scientific journals recognized nationally and internationally: „Revista Arheologică” (Archaeological Magazine), „Revista de Etnologie şi Culturologie” (Magazine of Ethnology and Culturology), „Revista Arta” (Magazine Arta). The beneficiaries of the research results are socio-economic and political entities from all over the country, which include ethnic communities, entities in the fields of creative industries and tourism, organizations and institutions in the field of education, culture and research, creative unions, the whole society to which the institute focuses its attention, the results and the services offered.
Contact details Tel. : +373 (022) 26 09 61 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.patrimoniu.asm.md
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2.1.14 Institute of History The Institute of History is one of the academic institutions in the field of science and innovation. The institute's mission is to promote fundamental and applied scientific research in the field of national history; to propagate the results of scientific investigations and their implementation in practice through the publication and editing of scientific papers, their use in the process of training and education; to contribute to the training of highly qualified scientific staff, as well as other forms of activity. The Institute of History participates in the training of highly qualified staff through doctoral and postdoctoral studies in the following fields: History of Moldova, History of Romanians, History of Philosophy, Social Philosophy. The Institute of History is the founder of the Magazine of History of Moldova. The institute develops cooperation relations with university-academic centers in Romania, Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Italy. Fundamental scientific research in the field of Moldovan history and universal history is carried out in several institutional projects. The achievements of historians within the Institute are systematically presented at international and republican conferences, scientific sessions and symposia. The institute's publications are highly appreciated in reviews published in scientific journals in the country and abroad, with references to them in various scientific papers published in Romania, Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Greece, Germany, France, etc. The Institute is present in the social life through the effort to seek and propose to the general public the documented scientific truth about the historical past of the society in the Republic of Moldova. Contact details Tel. : +373 ( 22) 23 45 41 E-mail:[email protected] Web: www.history.asm.md
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2.1.15 „Alexandru Ciubotaru” National Botanical Garden (Institute) "Alexandru Ciubotaru" National Botanical Garden (Institute) is established in September 1950, as the successor to the Botany Sector. It was found under the leadership of academician A. Ciubotaru, on an area of 104 ha, founder - Ministry of Education, Culture and Research. The design and construction of the National Botanical Garden was based on the ecological-systematic principle with the location of groups of plants in landscape style, which facilitates field orientation in the study of vegetation and corresponds to the aesthetic compositional requirements and ecological requirements of plant species. Like any Botanical Garden in the world, the Botanical Garden from Chisinau is organized by sectors. Some are located under the open sky, others are located in covered and protected areas. Over the years, the block of laboratories was built and extensive collections of plants were planted. The total genofond of "Alexandru Ciubotaru" National Botanical Garden (Institute) has about 7000 thousand species and varieties. Here we find herbaceous with 188,000 dried plants, over 24 types of soil, including alluvial soils, rich chernozems with a layer of 80-90 cm, an alley created from chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum), silver spruce (Picea pungens), Dendrariul (45 ha ) Siringariul (1 ha) listing 156 taxa; the Rosary (3 ha) with 150 species and varieties of roses; Vegetation of Moldova with: 12 forest micro exhibitions, 1 micro exhibition with steppe vegetation and 2 micro exhibitions with mesophilic meadow; The Collection of Ornamental Plants occupying an area of 3 ha with a genofond of over 1500 species and cultivars, the Collection of Medicinal Plants listing 300 taxa, the Collection of Aromatic Plants housing 120 species, the Collection of Forage and Energy Plants with 700 species of plants and the Collection of Tropical, subtropical and succulent plants with 2900 taxa located in 7 compartments.
Contact details Tel. : +373 (022) 55 04 43, 52 38 98; 55 61 45, 55 91 36 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.gradinabotanica.asm.md
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2.1.16 National Institute for Economic Research The National Institute for Economic Research (INCE) is an organization in the field of science and innovation, which was established by the Government Decision of the Republic of Moldova "On measures to optimize the science and innovation infrastructure" No. 1326 of 14 December 2005 with subsequent amendments, by merging the Institute of Economic Research of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova and the National Institute of Economics and Information of the Ministry of Economy and Trade. The field of activity of the Institute is to carry out scientific research of economic, financial, statistical profile, to reform the social sphere and integrate the Republic of Moldova in the world economic circuit, fully financed from the state budget. The main purpose of INCE's activity is to carry out fundamental and applied scientific research aimed at the evolution of economic and social processes in the country and worldwide, thus contributing to the scientific substantiation of socio-economic development strategies and programs, to identify the most appropriate forms of promotion and sustainable growth of the national economy, to achieve a decent standard of living and an increased quality of life of the population. The Editorial Complex of INCE was created simultaneously with the registration of the Institute of Economics, Finance and Statistics on 27 June 2006. The main activity is the editing of periodicals and non- periodicals, which include scientific information of synthesis, express, analytical, informative information, other materials and theoretical- scientific works, including monographs, popularization studies of science, etc., based on the internal demand and needs of the institute.
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2.1.17 Institute of Legal, Political and Sociological Research The Institute of Legal, Political and Sociological Research (ICJPS) is a legal entity under public law in the field of science and innovation. The institute is one of the main academic centers in the country focused on conducting research in the field of social-political and legal sciences. Since its inception, the Institute has conducted multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary scientific research, bringing together the efforts of researchers in the field of social sciences and humanities. After declaring the independence of the Republic of Moldova, research is anchored on more diverse issues, such as the transition from totalitarianism to democracy, building the rule of law in the Republic of Moldova, developing political pluralism and civil society. The institute covers four research subdivisions: the Center for Legal Research, the Center of Political Research and International Relations, the Center for Sociology and Social Psychology and the Center of Strategic Research. The main activities of the researchers consist in carrying out scientific research projects in coplex aiming at various aspects of the European integration process of the Republic of Moldova, socio- political modernization of the country, issues of resizing foreign policy and internal policy of the Republic of Moldova, examining opportunities for the development of local legal framework in the context of security needs and ensuring the European course of the Republic of Moldova, identifying mechanisms for ensuring social cohesion and determining the quality of justice in the Republic of Moldova.
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2.1.18 Institute of Genetics, Physiology and Plant Protection The Institute of Genetics, Physiology and Plant Protection (IGFPP) is a public law organization in the field of research and innovation, accredited and recognized internationally. General objectives: 1. Genetic-molecular organization of the genome and elaboration of procedures for increasing and evaluating genetic variability in crop plants. 2. Development of biotechnologies in plant breeding, creation of varieties and hybrids with increased productivity, quality and ecological resistance. 3. Elucidation of physiological and biochemical mechanisms in the ontogenesis of plants grown under optimal conditions and ecological stress. 4. Completion, evaluation, ex situ conservation, documentation of plant genetic resources. 5. Obtaining and evaluating natural bioregulators to increase productivity and resilience potential. 6. Development and evaluation of phytosanitary products and biological agents in the control and combating harmful organisms in ecological plant protection systems. Main directions of scientific research: I) Genetic control of valuable quantitative and qualitative traits; study of genetic diversity and conservation of the vegetal genofond; mechanisms of interaction of useful and harmful species in agrocenoses. II) Elaboration of new processes and ameliorative biotechnologies, creation of varieties and hybrids with increased productivity, quality and ecological resistance, optimization and ensuring the stability of the production process, elaboration of ecologically harmless means for plant protection from diseases, pests and their application processes in organic and conventional agriculture. Contact details Tel. : +373 (022) 77 04 47 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.igfpp.asm.md 40 Public research and innovation infrastructure in the Republic of Moldova
2.1.19 Institute of Microbiology and Biotechnology The Institute of Microbiology and Biotechnology (IMB) is a public law organization from the sphere of science and innovation in the field of general and industrial microbiology which was established by Government Decision of the Republic of Moldova no. 1326 of 14.12.2005 by merging 3 academic institutions. The institute has 60 scientific researchers. The Institute conducts fundamental and applied research in the field of conservation and efficient use of microbial resources. Within the Institute there are 2 specialized Scientific Councils for the defense of doctoral theses. Research objectives: - Valorisation of the physiological and biochemical potential of microorganisms as sources of products for use in agriculture, food industry, environmental protection, medicine, etc .; - Scientific substantiation of agricultural biotechnologies for obtaining vegetable protein and increasing soil fertility; - Development of biotechnologies for use of the potential of microorganisms in order to bioremediate the quality of soils, waters and biodegradation of xenobiotics; - Development of biotechnological methods for monitoring water, air and soil quality; - Development of procedures for optimal preservation of microorganisms strains of biotechnological and scientific interest in accordance with international standards.
Contact details Tel. : +373 (022) 72 55 24 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.imb.asm.md
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2.1.20 “Bogdan Petriceicu-Hasdeu” Institute of Romanian Philology “Bogdan Petriceicu-Hasdeu” Institute of Romanian Philology (hereinafter the Institute) is one of the first academic administrative and organizational structures, created on 12 June 1946, with the name of Institute of History, Language and Literature, which studied history and philology, ie the language, literature and folklore of Bessarabia and Transnistria. In 2006, following the merger reorganization of the following three organizations: Institute of Linguistics, Institute of Literature and Folklore and National Center of Terminology, the current Institute was formed, having as directors : Ion Barbuta (2006-2007), Ana Bantos (2007- 2009), Vasile Bahnaru (2009-2018), Nina Corcinschi (from 2019). From 14.09.2019, the Institute was registered with the name of Public Institution Institute of Romanian Philology “Bogdan Petriceicu-Hasdeu”, founder: Ministry of Education, Culture and Research, having three Centers: Center of Linguistics, Center of Literature and Folklore and Center of Terminology . The Institute is accredited as an organization in the field of science and innovation with all the related rights to carry out research, innovation and technology transfer activities in the following profiles: 1. Romanian language from a structural, functional and historical point of view; 2. Romanian literature and folklore from Moldova. The main scientific direction is the capitalization and promotion of the linguistic and literary-folklore heritage of the Republic of Moldova in the European context. The periodical publications of "Bogdan Petriceicu- Hasdeu" Institute of Romanian Philology are the journals: Philology, Metaliterature and Linguistics Bulletin. So far, the Institute's researchers have prepared a number of valuable works, both collective and individual. Contact details Tel. : +373 (022) 27 27 19, 23 77 52 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.ifr.md
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2.1.21 „Andrei Lupan” Scientific Library (Institute) „Andrei Lupan” Scientific Library (Institute) is one of the largest scientific libraries in the republic. Its foundation dates back to 1926, when, in addition to the Moldovan Scientific Committee, a library was established, some of the publications of which are still preserved in the collections of the Academic Library. The academic library is a scientific library with an universal profile. It has the main function of informational assistance of scientific research and meeting the requirements of documentary information and reading of the collaborators of academic institutions both by traditional methods and by using information technologies. The library offers a wide range of services through the implementation of several options, such as: information resources, with access, including, to the UNESCO Information and Documentation Center; web resources; services; database; collections; a vast collection of publications dedicated to the description of the activities of the outstanding personalities of the country, etc. The reading and computer rooms offer the provision of informational assistance and training of users in order to use the OPAC electronic catalog, the Internet and databases through: access to electronic sources, printing and photocopying services; free access to the reference publications, encyclopedias; dictionaries, bibliographies and journals from the last 5 years in the field of socio-human sciences and newspapers received in the recent month; access to the Superlex database, consulting the documents displayed at the permanent exhibitions: "UNESCO Publications", "Academy of Sciences of Moldova, new periodicals", "New books" and "New periodicals".
Contact details Tel. : +373 (022) 73 89 39 E-mail: [email protected]; Web: www.bsclupan.asm.md
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2.2 Founder Ministry of Health, Labor and Social Protection 2.2.1 “Timofei Mosneaga” Republican Clinical Hospital IMSP “Timofei Mosneaga” Republican Clinical Hospital is the first medical institution in Bessarabia, in the construction of which participated with donations the residents of Chisinau city. It began operating at the end of 1817. Currently, the Republican Clinical Hospital has 795 beds. Within the hospital there are 20 wards. It is the clinical base of 12 departments and advanced courses of "Nicolae Testemitanu" USMF and, in collaboration with university professors, it can provide services of the highest level of modern medicine. Vision: To create a healthier community by cultivating the culture of treating, caring and discovering. Mission: To recognize the values of each citizen and focus on excellence and innovation. IMSP SCR provides exemplary care: physical, emotional and spiritual care for each patient and their families. Its commitment is to always take care of a wider community, including those in need and those in dire need of highly specialized services. It is built a work environment in which each person is appreciated, respected and has opportunities for personal and professional growth. It promotes and increases performance in the field of health education services. The culture of exemplary research in the field of medical sciences and in all activities is supported within the institution. Relationships with universities and medical colleges, other hospitals, institutions and the community are being strengthened. The medical staff - students, volunteers and community partners are involved in the mission of health care.
Contact details Tel. : +373 (022) 72 85 85 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.scr.md
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2.2.2 Institute of Mother and Child IMSP Institute of Mother and Child (IMSP IMandC) was created in 1982, providing high quality services to mothers and children (from 0 to 18 years old) throughout the republic. The primary objective of the Institution is to develop the level obtained by providing quality medical care through the implementation of new technologies, close cooperation between IMSP IMC and "Nicolae Testemitanu" USMF. The mission of IMSP IMandC is to contribute to improving and maintaining the health of mother and child throughout the Republic of Moldova, providing quality medical services, the best professionals in the field, application of international practices and modern technologies and the patient confidence being an indicator of medical service quality. The institution has 30 scientific collaborators, 465 doctors, 172 resident doctors, 648 nurses, 122 midwives, 545 inferior personnel, 266 auxiliary personnel. IMSP IMandC is a leading institution of the Republic of Moldova in obstetrics, gynecology, neonatology and pediatrics (somatic and surgical) domains. The institution has a scientific-curative profile, executes the base state projects and implements modern technologies in medicine, thus performing the goal of mother’s and child’s health care. It is a centre that cumulates and puts in practice the scientific achievements of national and foreign researches, initiates and coordinates the daily activity of regional centers. The institution carries out scientific studies in the field of obstetrics and gynecology, perinatology, somatic and surgical pediatrics, according to the thematic plans within the scientific departments. Contact details Tel. : +373 (022) 52 11 71 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.mama-copilul.md
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2.2.3 „Diomid Gherman”Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery IMSP „Diomid Gherman” Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery (INN) is the only institution in the Republic of Moldova, which ensures the efficient treatment by neurosurgical methods of the most serious and complicated pathologies of the brain and peripheral nervous system. The institution provides the full range of benefits belonging to the specialties: neurosurgery and neurology, in outpatient system, day hospitalization and inpatient hospitalization - for all categories of specific morbidities. Neurosurgery is one of the leading branches of surgery worldwide. IMSP "Diomid Gherman"Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery is a medical institution whose fame, due to a history of over 60 years, is confirmed and enriched by current performance. INN aims to improve the health of the population and to achieve a modern and efficient system, compatible with those of the European Union, permanently put at the service of the citizen. The mission of the Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery is to: - excel in providing quality services to patients, in a friendly atmosphere and a pleasant environment; - implement concrete solutions in order to ensure the continuous education of medical staff; - ensure optimal conditions for carrying out a quality medical act, both preventive and diagnostic or treatment; - patient orientation, by identifying his needs and expectations; - optimizing the quality of scientific research in neurology and neurosurgery in the Republic of Moldova by implementing the results obtained in daily practice.
Contact details Tel. : +373 (022) 82 90 01, 73 72 03 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] Web: www. inn.md
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2.2.4 Institute of Emergency Medicine IMSP Institute of Emergency Medicine (IMU) is a public medical institution, whose mission is to respond promptly to the medical needs of the population and aims at handling the most serious cases across the country. The hospital has 7 medical departments equipped with high- performance equipment for investigating, diagnosing and treating patients. The team of doctors of the Institute of Emergency Medicine represents a high degree of professional training (scientific and practical), and for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases are used the latest promotions of magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, ultrasonography, digital radiology equipment and other sophisticated medical equipment, which allow that the process of approaching, diagnosing and treating patients to be performed in accordance with the medical standards and regulations in force. The new technological opportunities help the specialists to give to the diagnostic-curative act more security and efficiency during the patient's hospitalization period. In the hospital there is a hemodialysis, neurology, cerebrovascular and STROKE department with an intensive care unit, soundproofing offices and computerized electroencephalography. Annually, over 70 thousand citizens, including those brought urgently by the 112 Service, turn to the Institute of Emergency Medicine, requiring about 13-14 thousand surgeries per year. Every day, the institution's doctors provide medical services to 200-250 patients, of which about 40% are hospitalized for medical-surgical treatment and recovery. Contact details Tel. : +373 (022) 25 07 61, 25 07 04 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.urgenta.md 47 Public research and innovation infrastructure in the Republic of Moldova
2.2.5 "Chiril Draganiuc" Institute of Phthisiopneumology IMSP "Chiril Draganiuc" Institute of Phthisiopneumology is a strategic public medical institution with scientific-practical and curative-prophylactic activity, based on high- performance medical technologies and cost-effective and quality medical services, in order to reduce the burden of tuberculosis and non-specific respiratory diseases. The institution coordinates the implementation of the National Program Tuberculosis Control. The creation of the Institute on 1 October 1959 was an event of historical importance for the control of tuberculosis and non-specific diseases of the respiratory system. Annually, the institute provides specialized medical care to over 30,000 patients with tuberculosis and non-specific respiratory diseases. Within the institution there are 6 scientific laboratories, Consultative section, 6 clinical sections with 400 beds, including for surgical treatment, Anesthesiology and Reanimatology section, Physical Medicine Service, Diagnostic Service, Clinical and biochemical laboratory, Pathological Anatomy Section, Coordination Unit of PNCT, National Reference Laboratory, Reference Laboratory, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Warehouse. The institute conducts scientific research in order to develop effective methods for prophylaxis, detection, diagnosis, treatment and recovery of tuberculosis and non-specific diseases of the respiratory system.
Contact details Tel. : +373 (022) 57 22 00, 57 22 05 E-mail: [email protected] Web: ftiziopneumologie.asm.md
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2.2.6 Oncological Institute IMSP Oncological Institute (IO) from the Republic of Moldova was founded in October 1960. IMSP Oncological Institute has a Scientific Council consisting of 7 members. The mission of the Institute is to contribute to maintaining and improving the health level of the population by providing specialized, quality medical services to patients affected by oncological diseases and malignant hematopathies, at the level of specialized outpatient health care and hospital care. The main problems that constituted the priority of the newly formed Institute and of the entire team were: a) the creation of the technical- material base; b) selection and training of high professional scientific staff; c) endowment with modern and safe technologies for the provision of oncological services accessible to patients. The diagnostic consultative center is a unit organized within IMSP IO, which provides specialized medical consulting services, specialized, curative, preventive, recovery, laboratory medical care, etc., for oncological patients. IO offers specialized hospital services in the fields of oncological surgery, medical oncology, radiotherapy (oncological radiology), oncological hematology, palliative care and medical rehabilitation. IMSP IO is the only curative-prophylactic and scientific institution in organizing the detection and treatment of oncological diseases and hematologic malignancy in the Republic of Moldova and operates in accordance with the Regulation of the IMSP Oncological Institute approved on 11 July 2017. Contact details Tel. : +373 (022) 85 24 92 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] Web: www.onco.md
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2.2.7 Institute of Cardiology IMSP Institute of Cardiology is a strategic medical unit for the Republic of Moldova and consists of 2 functional support units - the Cardiology Dispensary and the IMSP Clinic of the Institute of Cardiology. The mission of IMSP "Institute of Cardiology" is to strengthen the health of the country's population by organizing and providing health care, based on high-performance medical technologies, providing cost-effective medical services and conducting scientific research in medicine. The objective is to provide a quality medical act, in a safe and comfortable environment, so that patients receive the best care. The main directions of curative activity and scientific research: - primary and secondary prophylaxis of cardiovascular diseases; - assistance of cardiac emergencies and heart rhythm disorders; - complex treatment of cardiomyopathies and myocarditis; - fundamental studies in the field of etiopathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases. The results of scientific research conducted at the IMSP Institute of Cardiology are reported at numerous international forums, including conferences organized by the European Society of Cardiology. Annually, the collaborators of IMSP Institute of Cardiology publish about 70 scientific papers and implement in medical practice over 20 elaborations and innovative methods of diagnosis and treatment.
Contact details Tel. : +373 (022) 25 61 01 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.icardiologie.md
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2.2.8 National Public Health Agency National Public Health Agency (ANSP) is an administrative authority subordinated to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Social Protection, with territorial subdivisions - public health centers. The institution is responsible for implementing state policy in the areas of activity entrusted to it. It was established by Government Decision of the Republic of Moldova no. 1090 of 18 December 2017 on the reform of the National Center of Public Health. The agency has the mission to ensure the implementation of the state policy in the fields of competence in the manner established and within the limits assigned by the normative framework. The agency consists of the central apparatus, whose structure includes departments, sections, services, and public health centers. ANSP is an institution with an invaluable experience in: elaboration, monitoring and implementation of national policies and programs, of the legislative, normative and methodical framework in the field of public health; initiating, supporting and conducting scientific research and technology transfer in the field of public health; monitoring and assessing the health of the population; elaboration and implementation of measures to reduce the negative impact of risk factors on health; evaluation and implementation of efficient methods of surveillance, prevention and prophylaxis of diseases and protection of public health; organization, monitoring and evaluation of measures for health promotion and health education; sanitary regulation of chemical, physical, biological and radioactive factors in the occupational environment, and many others.
Contact details Tel. : +373 (022) 57 45 01 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.ansp.md
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2.3 Founder Ministry of Agriculture, Regional Development and Environment 2.3.1 “Nicolae Dimo” Institute of Pedology, Agrochemistry and Soil Protection „Nicolae Dimo” Institute of Pedology, Agrochemistry and Soil Protection is a public law organization in the field of research and innovation, founded in 1953, then reorganized in 2008. The mission of the institution is to organize and conduct basic and applied scientific research in the fields of pedology, agrochemistry and soil protection; to promote the most effective methods and advanced technologies, predestined for agriculture. The institutional structure includes four laboratories and a center. The Institute has an Experimental Base and operates within the strategic priorities: Sustainable agriculture, food security and food safety; Environment and climate change. In order to increase scientific performance, the institution has the following objectives: - Improving the managerial activity according to the provisions of the ISO 9001 Quality Management System and the ISO / IEC 27001 Information Security Management System. - By mutual agreement with the founder and the state institutions - the change of the statute of the Institute and of and the legal form – in self-managing organisation governed by private public law. - In partnership with UASM - training of 2nd Cycle specialists and PhD students at “Nicolae Dimo” IPAPS. - Implementation of the State Programs is done according to the strategic priorities of the Republic of Moldova. Contact details Tel. : +373 (022) 28 48 59 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.ipaps.md
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2.3.2 Scientific-Practical Institute of Horticulture and Food Technologies Scientific-Practical Institute of Horticulture and Food Technologies is a scientific research institution, being the avant-garde and coordinator of technical and scientific progress in the field of horticulture, winemaking and food technologies in the Republic of Moldova. It was created in June 2008. Strategic direction: Agricultural biotechnology, soil fertility and food security Accredited profiles: - Improving the vine and developing high-performance technologies in viticulture; - Innovative technologies in winemaking; - Improvement of fruit tree species and cultivation technologies; - Food and processing technologies of agricultural raw materials. Directions of activity: - Viticulture and Winemaking Department - Includes 8 specialized laboratories in the field of viticulture and winemaking, including the standardization and expertise laboratory - Fruit Growing Department - Includes 4 specialized laboratories in the field of fruit growing and 1 section in the field of vegetable growing - Food Technology Department - Includes 3 specialized laboratories in food technology - Vegetable Growing Department - Includes a specialized laboratory in the field of vegetable growing.
Contact details Tel. : +373 (022) 28 54 31 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.isphta.md
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2.3.3 IP "Selectia" Research Institute of Field Crops IP "Selectia" Research Institute of Field Crops was founded in 1944 in Balti under the name of the Moldovan Republican Experimental Station. In 1956, the Moldovan Institute of Scientific Research in Agriculture was created on the basis of Balti Station and Phytotechnics Section of the Moldovan Branch of the USSR’s Academy of Sciences. The institution is going through several transformations. Since 2011 the institution gets its current name. The scientific activity and production directions of the institute are: - Creation of varieties and hybrids of field crops, tolerant to the main diseases and pests, to unfavorable environmental factors; with high indices of production quality; - Production of seeds in primary links and multiplication of high breeding seeds on a contract basis with seed farms; - Elaboration of ecologically harmless technologies for cultivating field crops, which ensure the saving of non-renewable energy resources and the conservation of natural resources; - Development of innovative agricultural systems, which ensure the sustainable development of the branch, the reproduction of soil fertility and the production of organic products, the reduction of global warming, the provision of ecological services to society. During 74 years of activity at "Selectia" ICCC were selected 349 varieties and hybrids, 160 of which were approved, including 17 varieties of winter wheat, 15 varieties of autumn barley, 16 varieties of peas, 18 varieties of soybeans, 12 varieties of beans, 18 hybrids of sunflower, 6 varieties of sugar beet, etc. Alternative farming systems are widely promoted in agricultural practice from the country through the organization of seminars, conferences, radio and TV shows; IP "Selectia" ICCC collaborates with various scientific institutions in the country and abroad; it participates with projects and as expert in the European research programs Horizon 2020; bilateral projects. Contact details Tel. : +373 (0 231) 3 31 51, 3 01 27 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.facebook.com/icccselectia 54 Public research and innovation infrastructure in the Republic of Moldova
2.3.4 „Porumbeni” Institute of Phytotechnics „Porumbeni” Institute of Phytotechnics (IFP) is an applied scientific research institution in the field of agriculture, structurally subordinated to the Ministry of Agriculture, Regional Development and Environment. The basic objective of the Institute is the creation and implementation in production of corn hybrids from different groups of precocity and directions of use, endowed with high adaptability to changes in environmental conditions attested in recent decades and the improvement of cultivation technology. The high production potential and widespread use of corn in various fields, places this crop among the most sought after species. In the Republic of Moldova, the corn has the primacy over other phytotechnical crops according to the cultivation area (about 450 thousand ha) and the global production volume (about 2 million tons) annually. An important role (minimum 50%) in increasing agricultural productivity is played by genetics and seed production. Currently, "Porumbeni" Institute of Phytotechnics has 5 laboratories, in which operates 25 scientific researchers, including 11 doctors and a habilitated doctor, more than 20 people with higher and specialized education. The balance of the work of researchers in the field of improvement and creation of hybrids of corn and sorghum was manifested by the transfer to official testing of over 200 hybrids of corn, including 30% of them were included in Official State Registers of the Republic of Moldova, Belarus, Ukraine, Russia, Kazakhstan, Romania. "Porumbeni" IF collaborates with well-known scientific centers in the Russian Federation, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Romania by creating and implementing high-performance corn hybrids. Contact details Tel. : +373 (022) 24 55 71 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.porumbeni.md
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2.3.5 Scientific and Practical Institute of Biotechnologies in Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine Scientific and Practical Institute of Biotechnologies in Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine (ISPBZM) is the main institution in the field of science and innovation, which conducts applied research and implements the results in the basic branches of the livestock sector in the country: cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry and rabbits, breeding biotechnology, animal nutrition, technology feed, prophylaxis and disease control in farm animals (veterinary medicine). The Institute employs 70 people, including 46 scientific researchers, of which: 8 doctors and 11 doctors in agriculture, biology and veterinary medicine, who work in 7 research laboratories. The institute has: - specialized scientific library; - study room for trainings and consultations of farmers and specialists in the field, equipped with materials and media technology; - laboratory for chemical analysis of feed quality; - specialized equipment for blood investigations in animals and birds; - specialized apparatus for researching the quality of milk, meat and meat products; - specialized equipment for researching the quality of sheep wool; - set of materials and accessories for immunogenetic investigations in animals; - specific equipment and accessories for microbiological research;
Contact details Tel. : +373 (022) 35 93 51, 35 93 50 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.biotehnologie.moldagro.md
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2.4 Other research and innovation organizations 2.4.1 Cooperative - Commercial University of Moldova Cooperative - Commercial University of Moldova (UCCM) is part of the national education system, academically and scientifically accredited, which offers initial vocational training programs (for the 1st cycle - bachelor's degree, 2nd cycle - master's degree, 3rd cycle - doctorate) and continues to be correlated with labor market needs, strategies and economic development objectives, the requests of economic entities, as well as it implements important fundamental and applied research projects in the fields of economics, law, services. UCCM has become a leading institution in the provision of educational and research services in the commercial-economic and cooperative fields. UCCM's strategic objectives and priorities: • creating, preserving and disseminating knowledge at the highest level of excellence; • training of highly qualified specialists competitive on the national and international labor market, creative and responsible, with critical thinking, with skills to identify, understand and solve problems related to socio-economic development; • promoting fundamental and applied research in accordance with the requirements of the knowledge-based society, promoting research-based learning; • creating lifelong training opportunities; • concluding sustainable partnerships with other educational institutions and with the business environment within the national and international framework; • preserving, developing and promoting national values. UCCM develops partnerships with educational and research institutions in the country and abroad, promotes the academic mobility of students and scientific and teaching staff. It is open to cooperation with the business environment, central and local public authorities and other partners. Contact details Tel. : +373 (022) 27 06 43, 81 56 13 E-mail: [email protected] Web: http://www.uccm.md/ro/
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2.4.2 Free International University of Moldova Free International University of Moldova (ULIM) was founded on 16 October 1992, by decision of the Government of the Republic of Moldova. ULIM is accredited by the National Council for Academic Evaluation and Accreditation, Certificate No. 016 of 16 July 2002. It is a comprehensive university including seven faculties with a didactic-scientific mission, where about 6000 students study, around 1500 of which are international students from 15 countries of the world. The basic principles of the educational process are connected to the national, European and international legislative documents. The university studies are carried out in three cycles: bachelor, master, doctorate. Fundamental and applied scientific research is an important dimension in ULIM's strategy for the harmonious integration into the European Higher Education Area and contributing to the sustainable development of society. The university is connected to a diverse community of national, regional and international partnerships, being part of EUA, IAU, AUF, IAUP, GUNI, GUPES, is a signatory of the Magna Carta Universitatum. It is the university host of internationally renowned cultural and linguistic centers, such as the Confucius Institute, Korean Culture and Language Center "Se Jong", British Language and Culture Center, Academic University Center supported by AUF, Cervantes Center and more. The institution is integrated in a strong international collaboration network: 100 bilateral collaboration agreements with universities from 52 countries. Annually, dozens of students of the University carry out training or specialization internships within a large number of academic programs in universities in Western Europe, USA, Korea, China, etc. Contact details Tel. : +373 (022) 22 00 29 E-mail: [email protected] Web: https://ulim.md/ 58 Public research and innovation infrastructure in the Republic of Moldova
2.4.3 "Constantin Stere" University of European Political and Economic Studies "Constantin Stere" University of European Political and Economic Studies (USPEE) is a higher education institution, a legal entity under private law and of public utility, part of the national education system. In 2015, USPEE was accredited as an organization in the field of science and innovation with all the related rights to carry out research activities, innovation and technology transfer to research profiles: - Modernization of the rule of law, civil society and education in the Republic of Moldova by implementing European standards; - Sustainable development of the Republic of Moldova through related economic and ecological policies. - Improving the health care system by developing and implementing disease prevention programs, assistance programs and recovery of premorbid conditions The purpose of USPEE is to respond to the primary need for training specialists of a high moral, academic and competitive weight with the mission to organize quality university continuing education, adapted to European standards and to conduct scientific research. The major objectives of USPEE are: - rebirth of the traditions of quality training in Central and South-Eastern Europe; - creating a flexible staff training system, adapted to the current market and labor perspective; - establishing partnerships with central and local public authorities, with international structures and with the business environment; - development of an ample scientific activity and establishment of some national and international research partnerships. Contact details Tel. : +373 (022) 74 94 86, 35 84 27 E-mail: [email protected] Web: https://uspee.md/
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2.4.4 Information Society Development Institute Information Society Development Institute (IDSI) is a public law organization in the field of research and innovation, the founder of which is the Ministry of Education, Culture and Research. Vision of IDSI: IDSI aims to represent, in the country's Research, Development and Innovation system, a reference institute, which will promote the use of information society technologies in key areas for the development of this society. Mission of IDSI: Carrying out research, projects and IT systems support for the activities of creation, dissemination and use of information content, in order to increase and enhance the scientific and technological potential of the Republic of Moldova. Objectives: - research in the field of information society; - technological transfer and capitalization of ICT research results; - elaboration, implementation, exploitation and continuous development of the information services and information systems and networks of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova and of the research institutions; - development, implementation and provision of information services, including in the field of computer networks; - collaboration in the field of activity with academies of science and similar institutions from other countries and with international bodies; - realization of projects as coordinator, integrator of solutions and hardware and software components.
Contact details Tel. : +373 (022) 28 98 39 E-mail: [email protected] Web: https://idsi.md/
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2.4.5 IS ”MECAGRO” ITA IS "Mecagro" Institute of Agricultural Technology (ITA) is the basic institution in the field of mechanization of agriculture and manufacturing in the Republic of Moldova. It was founded in 1965. The Institute develops policy documents on the development of mechanization of the agri-food sector and the efficient use of technical means, it develops technologies and technical means for the agri-food sector, for the production and use of renewable energy sources. The purpose of "Mecagro" ITA is to streamline the contribution of technical means in the implementation of technological processes in agriculture, increasing its competitiveness. General objectives are: - Carrying out marketing studies, scientific argumentation of the needs of agricultural producers in technical means; - Carrying out research and innovation works for the agri-food sector (phytotechnics, horticulture, animal husbandry), as well as the processing industry of agricultural raw materials, biofuels production; - Manufacturing of experimental lots, promotion and marketing of technical-scientific production; - Collaboration with profile partners from the Republic of Moldova and other countries, training highly qualified staff. The strategic directions of activity of "Mecagro" ITA are: agricultural biotechnologies, soil fertility and food security; streamlining the energy complex and ensuring energy security, including through the use of renewable energy sources. Contact details Tel. : + 373 (022) 49 21 31 E-mail: [email protected] Web: http://mecagro.md/ro/
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2.4.6 „ACVAGENRESURS” Aquatic Genetic Resources Research Center „Acvagenresurs” Aquatic Genetic Resources Research Center is a branch of the State Enterprise „Republican Center for Animal Breeding and Reproduction”. The institution works in order to improve, conserve and manage aquatic genetic resources; to improve the biological bases of pond aquaculture and to develop fish protection systems, to develop and preserve fish genetic background, to increase the productivity of objects grown in aquaculture based on their genetic structure and to develop intensive technologies adapted to contemporary production conditions, to develop intensive technologies. The scientific team created, approved and patented the only one in Moldova three indigenous breeds of carp with high productivity and with increased resistance to infectious diseases, which were included in the catalog. There are creating breeding places and selected groups of different ages of the new lines of phytophagous fish - the Chinese line, singer, novac, raccoon, pond populations, European catfish, pikeperch and pike. Within the "Acvagenresurs" Center there are 3 laboratories: - Laboratory for selection and reproduction of aquaculture objects; - Hydrochemical and ichthyopathological monitoring laboratory; - Laboratory of rational use and development of natural resources of water basins.
Contact details Tel. : +373 (022) 24-15-47 E-mail: [email protected]
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