The main tasks of the Scientific Activity Support Department are:
- planning, organizing, and monitoring the scientific activity of the University;
- providing advisory and methodical assistance to scientific and academic staff, doctoral students, and higher education applicants on matters of scientific activity;
- assisting in organizing the publication and dissemination/testing of research results of scientific and academic staff, doctoral students, and higher education applicants;
- coordinating the activities of the scientific society of students, attendees, postgraduate students, doctoral students, and young scientists;
- promoting and stimulating the conduct of scientific activity by University staff;
- ensuring compliance with the anti-corruption legislation of Ukraine by Department staff (Law of Ukraine "On Prevention of Corruption");
- ensuring safe working conditions for Department employees.
Functions of the Scientific Activity Support Department:
- develops, based on proposals from University departments, and submits for approval in accordance with established procedures plans related to the scientific activity of the University (plans of scientific and technical activity, plans of research work, plans for organizing and holding conferences, etc.);
- monitors and performs predictive assessments of the development of the University's scientific activity in the context of rating evaluation;
- collects, summarizes, and keeps records of the University's scientific work results;
- prepares reporting and analytical documents on the University's scientific activity to inform the rectorate and academic council, as well as to submit them to the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, other institutions, and organizations;
- jointly with other University units, organizes the execution of orders and directives (instructions) of legislative and executive authorities regarding the development of draft regulatory documentation, preparation of expert opinions (proposals) on draft laws, as well as on scientific activity matters and corresponding unscheduled tasks;
- provides organizational support for the activities of the scientific society of students, attendees, postgraduate students, doctoral students, and young scientists of the University;
- provides organizational and methodical assistance in holding university-wide scientific communication events (scientific-methodical and scientific-practical conferences, symposia, seminars, round tables, etc.), and as part of relevant working groups, ensures the participation of University representatives in such events at interregional and international levels;
- studies, analyzes, summarizes, and disseminates positive experiences in organizing and conducting scientific research, and provides clarifications on the application procedures of relevant regulatory acts at the University for their full and accurate implementation;
- informs scientific and academic staff about holding conferences, research paper competitions, and other scientific events;
- promotes the development of the intellectual potential of talented youth, supports scientific and creative work, stimulates innovative activities of higher education applicants, and aids their mastery of modern technologies;
- preliminarily processes and submits proposals to relevant authorities regarding the participation and encouragement of scientists and their scientific products in competitions at various levels;
- holds university-wide events (festivals, competitions, reviews, etc.) dedicated to the professional holidays of scientists and aimed at promoting and stimulating scientific activity among University staff;
- initiates the placement of information regarding the results of scientific activities on websites, television, and mass media;
- develops and implements measures to comply with anti-corruption legislation within the department;
- ensures the timely conduct of occupational safety briefings for personnel and Department employees;
- ensures the development and implementation of occupational safety measures within the department.