THE EVALUATION OF RESEARCH CAPACITY IN GEORGIAN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS - CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

This research represents a study and analysis performed by a group of researchers on an important problem, which is very acute in the modern Georgian scientific society. Besides, it is already 17 years that Georgia has been a participant country in the Bologna process, there are a number of issues in the education system, which are quite important for the country`s sustainable development. It must be noted that the outflow of intellectual resources, the difficulties existing in science still remain a challenge for the country. Herewith, the mechanisms for the support of the academic personnel working at universities is also a problem (resources: time, finances, professional development, etc.), to help them spend major time on research, create a valuable product and contribute to the development of the country. The research describes the challenges and problems faced by academic personnel, and the perspectives of further development.