Challenges and prospects for the development of the research sphere in the context of globalization

Abstract

Problem setting. The article is devoted to the analysis of problems in the research sphere, taking into account the various challenges and threats that exist at the present stage, as well as to the analysis of the necessary actions of the State and civil society institutions aimed at solving them. It is noted that in the context of globalization, science, innovation and research contribute to the development of the state, society and economy, and new knowledge affects improvements in all areas of social development. However, despite considerable efforts, the issue of solving the problems faced by the research sphere in modern conditions remains relevant. Analysis of resent researches and publications. Today, aspects of the development of innovation systems, the scientific sphere and research infrastructures of the European Union and Ukraine are the subject of research by a number of scholars, including S. V. Hlibko, O. V. Rozgon, Y. V. Georgievsky, A. M. Lyubchych, Benedikt Fecher and others. The purpose of the research is to analyze the current problems faced by science in modern conditions, the interaction of the State and civil society institutions aimed at solving problems in the research sphere, taking into account the challenges and threats that exist at the present stage. Аrticle’s main body. The author emphasizes that research career instability is a widespread phenomenon that has become a major problem of science policy not only in Europe. The article outlines various ways in which countries are trying to address the problem of research career instability, which include generalizing lessons learned and formulating general policy recommendations. For each recommendation, there are a number of policy options that are more or less appropriate in the respective national or institutional contexts. As one of the key activities of civil society institutions, volunteer activities are increasingly spreading to various spheres of society. There is an increase in cooperation with state authorities, local governments, and other organizations and institutions, including scientific ones. In this context, volunteering can significantly stimulate the development of scientific activities, as researchers often face labor-intensive tasks that require a lot of time and effort, and volunteers, by sharing routine work, free up researchers for more complex and creative tasks, which leads to accelerated scientific progress. There are many examples of volunteer activities in the research field. Among the main ones: Assistance in data collection (volunteers can help collect data for research projects, conduct surveys, develop software, code data, observe certain phenomena, collect samples, etc;) Knowledge dissemination (volunteers with different backgrounds, skills and knowledge can bring new perspectives to research projects, which in turn can help scientists look at a problem from different angles, find new solutions and avoid bias); Research (within the framework of the legislation of a particular country, volunteers can participate in research, for example, in conducting laboratory experiments or analyzing data); Fundraising for research (volunteer organizations can organize fundraising campaigns to support research projects); Teaching (volunteers can disseminate knowledge about science and research through lectures and workshops, i.e., teaching and coaching, scientific consulting, etc.) It is also important to note that volunteering can help reduce research costs, as it allows for more research to be conducted with limited resources, which is especially important for many projects. Fundraising is becoming an increasingly important tool for the development and support of research activities in Ukraine. Given the limited state funding, raising funds from other sources is becoming a key factor in ensuring the competitiveness of Ukrainian science. Conclusions and prospects for the development. In view of the above, we can conclude that joint efforts by the scientific community, society as a whole, the state and the private sector are needed to address all the problems outlined. Only through coordinated work will it be possible to ensure the sustainable development of science and research in Europe and around the world. Overcoming research career instability is a complex task that requires comprehensive and systematic measures.