L.Gantumur: We will abolish state interference with scientific development
-Minister of Education and Science L.Gantumur grants certificates for four million MNT scholarships to 12 young scientists-
Mongolia celebrated its Scientists’ Day on Wednesday, November 27, and the Minister of Education and Science, L.Gantumur, delivered a speech during a ceremony dedicated for the day.
“A science sector that waits for funding from the state, and does nothing except actions that are guided by the state is proven to be unproductive and disadvantageous. But now it is time for scientists to manage their works independently. We will abolish state’s interference in scientific organizations which is preventing independent operation and creative development of businesses. Scientists’ income will not be deducted or increased, but the income must be lawful and transparent to the public.”
Four scientists were granted the B.Shirendev’s Prize, State Hero of Labor and State Honored Scientist, as well as the Ts.Damdinsure’s Prize, three times winner of State Prize, the People’s Writer of Mongolia and academician.
The minister also reported that a national science database www.science.gov.mn, dedicated for Mongolian scientists, has been launched.
The Vice President of Mongolian Academy of Sciences, T.Dorj said, “In the past, scientists had only a limited right to publish the results of research in business and earn profit from it. But it is changing right now. Once the state interferences are abolished, we will be able to keep skilled scientists in the sector for longer periods.”
As part of the Scientists’ Day, Minister L.Gantumur granted financial scholarships of four million MNT to 12 young scientists in recognition of their outstanding research.
One of the scholarship recipients, a scientist of the Veterinary Institute B.Enkhtaivan, conducted the first ever scientific research on louses and discovered blood parasite that causes physical illness in humans and animal found in louses.
The young scientists said that they will spend their scholarship on their scientific researches and doctoral degree fees. They will report their spending to the Ministry of Education and Science in two years time.
Minister L.Gantumur gave short interview at the event.
-How is the current condition of Mongolian science sector? Scientists agree that the state support for the sector is insufficient. What is your opinion on the matter?
-The biggest problem of the sector is that, science and real life application are far from each other. Under a strict management and supervision of the state, Mongolian scientists’ researches will not be able to contribute to Mongolia’s development and world science sector.
-What’s the ministry plan to develop Mongolia’s science sector in the future?
-Scientists must learn more about various sources of financial benefits. Science sectors that operate with the funding from the state budget in various countries are facing problems. To increase the productivity of our scientists, we must link them to international investors. Science will flourish and the skill and ability of Mongolian scientists will improve only if the public can make use of their discoveries and studies.
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Mongolia celebrated its Scientists’ Day on Wednesday, November 27, and the Minister of Education and Science, L.Gantumur, delivered a speech during a ceremony dedicated for the day.
“A science sector that waits for funding from the state, and does nothing except actions that are guided by the state is proven to be unproductive and disadvantageous. But now it is time for scientists to manage their works independently. We will abolish state’s interference in scientific organizations which is preventing independent operation and creative development of businesses. Scientists’ income will not be deducted or increased, but the income must be lawful and transparent to the public.”
Four scientists were granted the B.Shirendev’s Prize, State Hero of Labor and State Honored Scientist, as well as the Ts.Damdinsure’s Prize, three times winner of State Prize, the People’s Writer of Mongolia and academician.
The minister also reported that a national science database www.science.gov.mn, dedicated for Mongolian scientists, has been launched.
The Vice President of Mongolian Academy of Sciences, T.Dorj said, “In the past, scientists had only a limited right to publish the results of research in business and earn profit from it. But it is changing right now. Once the state interferences are abolished, we will be able to keep skilled scientists in the sector for longer periods.”
As part of the Scientists’ Day, Minister L.Gantumur granted financial scholarships of four million MNT to 12 young scientists in recognition of their outstanding research.
One of the scholarship recipients, a scientist of the Veterinary Institute B.Enkhtaivan, conducted the first ever scientific research on louses and discovered blood parasite that causes physical illness in humans and animal found in louses.
The young scientists said that they will spend their scholarship on their scientific researches and doctoral degree fees. They will report their spending to the Ministry of Education and Science in two years time.
Minister L.Gantumur gave short interview at the event.
-How is the current condition of Mongolian science sector? Scientists agree that the state support for the sector is insufficient. What is your opinion on the matter?
-The biggest problem of the sector is that, science and real life application are far from each other. Under a strict management and supervision of the state, Mongolian scientists’ researches will not be able to contribute to Mongolia’s development and world science sector.
-What’s the ministry plan to develop Mongolia’s science sector in the future?
-Scientists must learn more about various sources of financial benefits. Science sectors that operate with the funding from the state budget in various countries are facing problems. To increase the productivity of our scientists, we must link them to international investors. Science will flourish and the skill and ability of Mongolian scientists will improve only if the public can make use of their discoveries and studies.
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