Research at Vilnius University
- Main Research Areas
- Organization of Research
- Research Statistics, 2013
- Scientific Publications in 2013 (2013 02 24)
- Awards in 2013
Main Research Areas
- Humanities.
- Lithuanian Studies.
- Structure and Development of Society.
- Biological and Sociopsychological Cognition and Evolution of Man.
- Healthy Man, Prevention, Diagnostics and Treatment of Diseases.
- Genomics, Biomolecules and Biotechnologies.
- Changes in Ecosystems, Protection, Natural Resources.
- New Functional Materials and Derivatives.
- Theoretical and Condensed Matter Physics.
- Laser Physics and Light Technologies.
- Fundamental and Applied Mathematics.
- Informatics and Information Technologies.
Organization of Research
Scientific research at Vilnius University is conducted at all the structural units, including 12 faculties, 7 research institutes, 4 study and research centres. In 2013, there were 2391 teachers and/or scholars and 779 doctoral students pursuing scientific research at the University. Students are also involved in the research activities.
The research activities at the University are coordinated by the Committee for Research Affairs, the Pro-Rector for Research Affairs and Directorate for Research and Innovation.
Funding Sources
Research activities at VU are funded from various sources, such as State Budget, Research Council of Lithuania, funds of state and municipal institutions, international science programmes, contracting.
State Budget
Each year a certain proportion of the University’s research budget is formed from the State Budget allocations, allotted to all higher education and research institutions according to their previous scientific performance. In 2013, the University received 26,9 million Litas from this source. The largest part of this amount was allocated to the core departments according to the previous results and was used for the execution of the so-called government-subsidized research projects (207 projects in the year 2013).
Research Council of Lithuania
The Research Council of Lithuania (the Council) supports projects initiated by scientists; projects according to the national science programmes (Social Challenges to National Security, The State and the Nation: Heritage and Identity; Energy of the Future; Chronic Infectious Diseases; Ecosystems of Lithuania: Climate Change and Impact on a Person; National Programme of Developing the Lithuanian Studies 2009–2015 and others (mutual cooperation between Lithuania and Ukraine, mutual cooperation between Lithuania and France, tripartite cooperation including Lithuania, Latvia and Taiwan et al.) Over 35,1 million Litas were allotted for the implementation of these projects.
Other Governmental Sources
Other governmental sources consist of funds of the state and municipal institutions. Projects carried out on request by the state institutions amounted to 2,4 million Litas in 2013.
International Science Programmes
The University teachers and researchers take active part in the international science programmes (FRAMEWORK, CERN, NATO, VISBY etc.) and programmes based on bilateral agreements (with France, Ukraine, Taiwan, Belarus et al.).
In 2013, participation in the international scientific programmes earned 6,1 millionLitas.
Ordered Research Projects
In 2013, VU researchers carried out research projects ordered by national and international private sector and earned 2,5 million Litas. The international private sector dominates among the University customers.
Structural Funds for R&D
In 2013, 11.1 million Litas from Structural funds were received for the implementation of research projects under the scheme of national integrated programmes and other R&D programmes.
In 2013, 155 doctoral theses were completed; the results of research were published in prestigious international and national journals, discussed at conferences. There was also a significant number (148) of scientific events held by the University.
Research Statistics, 2013
ACADEMIC AND/OR RESEARCH STAFF AT VILNIUS UNIVERSITY IN 2013
| Faculty/ Institute/ Centre | Academic staff | Research staff | Doctoral students 2013 12 31 | Total | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professors | Docents | Lecturers | Assistants | Total | Total | Chief Research Fellows | Senior Research Fellows | Research Fellows | Junior Research Fellows | |||
| Chemistry | 15 | 22 | 7 | 1 | 45 | 12 | - | 2 | 4 | 6 | 49 | 106 |
| Communication | 8 | 15 | 28 | - | 51 | - | - | - | - | - | 19 | 70 |
| Economics | 18 | 43 | 43 | 12 | 116 | - | - | - | - | - | 40 | 156 |
| History | 6 | 22 | 14 | 3 | 45 | 18 | 2 | 4 | - | 12 | 37 | 100 |
| Humanities (in Kaunas) | 16 | 37 | 33 | 1 | 87 | 2 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 36 | 125 |
| Law | 10 | 22 | 37 | 11 | 80 | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | - | 77 | 157 |
| Mathematics and Informatics | 19 | 48 | 68 | 23 | 158 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 38 | 200 |
| Medicine | 66 | 129 | 141 | 313 | 649 | 94 | 5 | 17 | 22 | 50 | 96 | 839 |
| Natural Sciences | 32 | 50 | 39 | - | 121 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 15 | 69 | 226 |
| Philology | 19 | 53 | 66 | 58 | 196 | 28 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 39 | 263 |
| Philosophy | 16 | 38 | 26 | - | 80 | 6 | - | - | 2 | 4 | 67 | 153 |
| Physics | 29 | 27 | 13 | 2 | 71 | 63 | 7 | 34 | 4 | 18 | 70 | 204 |
| Institute of International Relations and Political Science |
6 | 11 | 9 | 16 | 42 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 17 | 62 |
| Institute of Applied Research | - | - | - | - | - | 31 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | - | 31 |
| Institute of Foreign Languages | 2 | 9 | 54 | 16 | 81 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 81 |
| Others | 5 | 11 | 28 | 3 | 47 | 5 | 1 | - | 4 | - | - | 52 |
| Institute of Mathematics and Informatics | - | - | - | - | - | 46 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 1 | 49 | 95 |
| Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astronomy | - | - | - | - | - | 47 | 8 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 62 |
| Institute of Biotechnology | - | - | - | - | - | 67 | 8 | 22 | 14 | 23 | 43 | 110 |
| Institute of Biochemistry | - | - | - | - | - | 58 | 7 | 11 | 25 | 15 | 18 | 76 |
| Total: | 267 | 537 | 606 | 459 | 1869 | 522 | 69 | 136 | 135 | 182 | 779 | 3170 |
DOCTORAL THESES DEFENDED
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
| Doctoral | 117 | 151 | 169 | 155 |
BUDGET-FINANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS
| Faculty/Institute/Centre | Number of research projects | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
| Chemistry | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Communication | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Economics | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| History | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Humanities (in Kaunas) | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Law | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Mathematics and Informatics | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Medicine | 56 | 51 | 51 |
| Natural Sciences | 25 | 22 | 21 |
| Philology | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Philosophy | 12 | 12 | 11 |
| Physics | 14 | 13 | 12 |
| Institute of International Relations and Political Science | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Institute of Applied Research | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Institute of Foreign Languages | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Centres | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astronomy | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Institute of Biochemistry | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Institute of Biotechnology | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Institute of Mathematics and Informatics | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Botanical Garden | 1 | 1 | |
SUPPORT BY RESEARCH COUNCIL OF LITHUANIA IN 2013
| Type of projects | Received sum in 2013 (thou LTL) |
|---|---|
| National programmes | 5627.6 |
| Global grants | 15708.6 |
| Research projects and international research projects | 10034.9 |
| Post-doc research projects | 2857.4 |
| Conferences, mobility and other projects | 939.1 |
|
Total: |
35167.4 |
EXTERNAL FUNDING, 2013
| Research Council of Lithuania | 35167,4 |
| Research projects carried out by request of the state institutions | 2401,3 |
| Structural funds for R&D | 11070,9 |
| International science programmes, projects and contracts | 6146,1 |
| Ordered research projects | 2577,1 |
EXTERNAL FUNDING, 2011-2013
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
| RESEARCH COUNCIL OF LITHUANIAN | 18307,1 | 23941,1 | 35167,4 |
| RESEARCH PROJECTS OF STATE INSTITUTIONS | 1978,39 | 2675,09 | 2401,3 |
| INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE PROGRAMMES, PROJECTS | 5352,75 | 3782,72 | 6146,1 |
| ORDERED RESEARCH PROJECTS | 2067,43 | 2794,12 | 2577,1 |
SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS IN 2013 (2013 02 24)
CONFERENCES, SEMINARS etc., HELD AT VILNIUS UNIVERSITY 2011 – 2013
Awards in 2013
AWARDS OF LITHUANIA’S SCIENCE
- In Humanities and Social Sciences
V. Daujotytė-Pakerienė for the cycle of worksPhenomenological Research of the Lithuanian Language (1998–2012)
A. Sverdiolas for the cycle of works Hermeneutic Philosophy of Culture (2002–2012).
- In the field of Physical Sciencesand Technology
P. Bogdanovičius, A. Kupliauskienė ir G. Gaigalasfor the cycle of works Development and Applications of Atomic Theory Methods (1998–2012)
E. Butkus, S. Tumkevičius for the cycle of works Development of New Synthesis Methods of Carbocyclic and Heterocyclic Organic Materials, Research and Application of Structures and Properties (1998–2012).
- In the field of Biomedical and Agricultural Sciences
A. Žvirblienė for the cycle of works Development, Research and Applications of New Antibodies in Immunodiagnostics (1998–2012).
AWARDS OF THE LITHUANIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES FOR YOUNG SCIENTISTS
J. Jankauskas for the work Heights of Polynomes.
T. Čeponis for the work Radiation Technologies of Optimizing Si Device Parameters and Radiation Defect Control.
E. Preikšaitienė for the work Assessment of the Changes of Pathogenic Copies Number Impact on Phenome in Persons with Intellectual Disability.
T. Šalkus for the work Spectroscopic Research of Hard Electrolyte Impedance in Electrical Field Frequencies up to 3 GHZ.
A. Ramanauskaitė, G. Pyž awarded Certificates of Merit.
OTHER AWARDS AND PRIZES
M. Miglinas awarded Cross of the Knight of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas for merits to Lithuania and making Lithuania’s name famous.
I. Krivienė awarded Medal of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas for merits to Lithuania and for making Lithuania’s name famous.
A. Aidietis, G. Kalinauskas, K. Ručinskas awarded the Cross of Officer of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas for special merits in creating and applying new treatment methods and devices in the field of cardio surgical treatment.
G. Davidavičius, R. S. Samalavičius awarded Cross of the Knight of the Order for Merits to Lithuania.
E. Gudavičius awarded Commander’s Cross with Star of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland.
G. Juzeliūnas awarded Adolfas Jucys’ (Theoretical Physics) nominal prize of the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences for the cycle of works Management of Cold Atoms by Light Beams.
R. Mokrik awarded the Baltic Assembly Medal for significant contribution in the field of hydrogeology and successful scientific and pedagogical activities at Vilnius and Tartu Universities.
E. Kūris awarded the Cup of the Constitution for continuous explanation of the Constitution of the Republic of Lithuania and fostering constitutional values.
D. Bukelevičiūtė awarded the Enlightener title for development of bilateral relations between the Republics of Lithuania and Czechia in the scientific and cultural spheres.
G. Grigas, member of the Union of Computerists of Lithuania declared to be the laureate of the Language prize 2013.
A. Laurinavičius awarded prize of the Academician Kazimieras Meškauskas to young scientists economists for the work Implementation of Property-Based Policy Model in Lithuania.
K. Sabolius, P. Vitta granted scholarships of the Young Scientists of the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences 2013–2014.
Z. Liutkevičiūtė, G. Rapolienė declared to be the best authoresses of the dissertations defended in 2012 by the Young Scientists Union, those of physical (biochemistry) and social (sociology) sciences.
S. Raišys, G. Šemetulskis, E. Jakubavičiūtė, V. Valskys, A. Jasinavičiūtė, J. Astrauskienė, J. Danilovas awarded Certificates of Merits of the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences for Students.
V. Araminaitė became winner of Science Communication Competition FameLab representing Lithuania in the global FameLab competition in the UK in June making a presentation about the value of the Lithuanian water under a witty title “To drink or no to drink – that is the question”.
Centre of Oriental Studies was granted Certificate of Appreciation by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan for contribution in developing Japanese language studies and relations between Lithuania and Japan.