SumDU received five awards from the Ministry of Education and Science during the National Forum “Research Project Manager: From Grant to Impact”.

The awards were presented during the official forum session based on university performance in 2025.

SumDU was recognized for:

• The largest amount of funds raised under the Erasmus+ program;
• The largest amount of funds raised under the “Horizon Europe” program;
• The highest performance indicators for national grants;
• The highest performance indicators for research projects commissioned by businesses;
• The highest relative indicators of Scopus and Web of Science publications.

In terms of received awards, SumDU became one of the leaders among Ukrainian institutions.

The forum brought together representatives of the Ministry of Education and Science, the National Research Foundation of Ukraine, international programs and projects, leading universities, research institutions, and business sector to discuss modern approaches to development of science, research management, and integration of science into real economy.

These awards confirm SumDU’s systematic work in international project activities, development of research infrastructure, cooperation with business, and university integration into the European research area.