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Internal Research Grant Competitions
One of the priority directions of the Alterbridge Research Center is the organization of internal research grant competitions. These aim to foster the development of research skills among the University’s academic staff, young researchers, and students; to encourage innovative ideas; and to stimulate the scientific environment. The Center annually announces both internal grant competitions and a continuously open call for the funding of academic staff research activities. The internal grant program is carried out in accordance with the regulations defined in the document “Statute of the Targeted Scientific-Research Project Grant Competition.”
Internal research grant competitions are announced once a year and are based on pre-defined thematic priorities. In evaluating applications, special emphasis is placed on the novelty of the research, the clarity of objectives, the precision of the action plan, and the potential for the implementation of results. Priority is given to projects that actively involve students.
For the 2022–2023 academic year, an internal research grant competition was announced at the University to support the scientific potential of young researchers and students, and to encourage publications in internationally peer-reviewed and impact-factor journals.
Selected projects included:
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“The Link Between Burnout Syndrome and Communication Deficiency as One of the Main Challenges of the Post-Pandemic Higher Education System” (Authors: Natia Vacheishvili, Irine Gogichaishvili)
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“Challenges of Entrepreneurial Education in Georgia” (Authors: Mako Jaoshvili, Natia Giorgadze)
Notably, the authors of the project “Challenges of Entrepreneurial Education in Georgia” participated in a mentoring program organized by Enterprise Educators UK, which focused on strengthening entrepreneurial education and support. This experience significantly contributed to the researchers’ professional development and to the broader integration of their research findings.
In October 2024, Alterbridge announced a new internal grant competition aimed at supporting the growth of scientific potential among academic staff, young researchers, and students. Priority is given to projects that ensure active student involvement alongside faculty members.
Selected projects included:
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“The Role of Media and the Digital World in Shaping Digital Identity and First Impressions” (Authors: Ana Gvetadze and Nino Kitoshvili)
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“Corporate Culture as a Basis for Organizational Development and Its Specificities in Georgian Organizations” (Authors: Giorgi Kepuladze and Nino Zurashvili)