MINISTER OF EDUCATION AND SCIENCE OF THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA

/Coat of Arms of the Republic of Lithuania/ /Translation from Lithuanian/ MINISTER OF EDUCATION AND SCIENCE OF THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA O R D E R ON THE APPROVAL OF THE 2013 ACTION PLAN FOR THE NATIONAL PROGRAMME FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF STUDIES, RESEARCH AND EXPERIMENTAL (SOCIAL AND CULTURAL) DEVELOPMENT FOR 2013 2020 25 June 2013 V-579 Vilnius To implement measure 126 of the priority measures for the implementation of the Programme of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania for 2012 2016 To Prepare and Approve the 2013 Action Plan for the National Programme for the Development of Studies, Research and Experimental (Social and Cultural) Development as approved by Resolution 228 of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania of 13 March 2013 (Valstybės žinios [Official Gazette], 2013, 29-1406) and Article 10 of the National Programme for the Development of Studies, Research and Experimental (Social and Cultural) Development for 2013 2020 as approved by the Resolution of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania 1494 of 5 December 2012 (Valstybės žinios [Official Gazette], 2012, 145-7455): 1. I hereby approve the 2013 Action Plan for the National Programme for the Development of Studies, Research and Experimental (Social and Cultural) Development for 2013 2020 (enclosed). 2. I hereby establish that the amount of the foreseen for 2014 and must be reviewed and set in accordance with the assigned to the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania, institutions of research and higher education, the Research Council of Lithuania, and the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences as per the Law on the Approval of the Financial Indicators of the State Budget and Municipal Budgets of the Republic of Lithuania for the respective years. 3. I hereby instruct vice ministers to monitor the implementation of the 2013 Action Plan for the National Programme for the Development of Studies, Research and Experimental (Social and Cultural) Development for 2013 2020 in accordance with their area of responsibilities. Minister of Education and Science Dainius Pavalkis

APPROVED by Order of Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania of 2013 2013 ACTION PLAN FOR THE NATIONAL PROGRAMME FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF STUDIES, RESEARCH AND EXPERIMENTAL (SOCIAL AND CULTURAL) DEVELOPMENT FOR 2013 2020 I. OBJECTIVES, TASKS, MEASURES, ACTIONS, APPROPRIATIONS AND POTENTIAL PROJECT PROMOTERS (LTL Other sources (LTL 1. Strategic goal: through development of studies and implementation of research and experimental (social and cultural) development (hereinafter R&D) to promote the sustainable growth of people and society to enhance the competitiveness of the country and create an environment for innovations. 2. 1. Objective: to develop a favourable environment for capable and motivated individuals to become highly qualified professionals and to realise themselves in conformity with the expectations of the state and society. 3. 1.1. Task: to ensure the accessibility of study programs, that are chosen by the applicants thoughtfully and having considered the information available. 953,772 959,597 971,211 201,134 345,450 384,050 107,252 37,600 36,452 612,154 617,468 617,432 4,472 133,400 137,400 99,032 29,740 29,540 600,053 605,053 605,053 3,675 22,500 24,500 1,809 2,600 2,600

2 (LTL Other sources (LTL 4. 1.1.1. Measure: to reorganise state funding of studies: to ensure that state aid is available to a greater number of students and that tuition fees are reduced. 0 0 0 0 0 0 5. 1.1.1.1. To arrange amendments to the legislation regulating the state funding of studies. 0 0 0 0 0 0 6. 1.1.2. Measure: to finance first and second cycle studies as well as studies that do not award a degree. 437,198 437,198 437,198 0 15,000 15,000 0 0 0 7. 1.1.2.1. To provide state funding for student places in university study programmes. 331,604 331,604 331,604 0 0 0 0 0 0 8. 1.1.2.2. To provide state funding for student places in college study programmes. 93,932 93,932 93,932 0 0 0 0 0 0 9. 1.1.2.3. To provide state funding for student places in the study programmes of non-state institutions 9,488 9,488 9,488 0 0 0 0 0 0 of higher education. 10. 1.1.2.4. To implement target funding of study programmes. 2,174 2,174 2,174 0 0 0 0 0 0 11. 1.1.2.5. To carry out higher education study programmes that embrace the Research Council of concept of smart specialisation. 0 0 0 0 15,000 15,000 0 0 0 Lithuania (hereinafter RCL) 12. 1.1.3. Measure: To provide state aid to students. 50,033 50,033 50,033 0 4,000 4,000 0 0 0 13. 1.1.3.1. To provide target scholarships. 7,024 7,024 7,024 0 0 0 0 0 0 14. 1.1.3.2. To provide social scholarships. 38,533 38,533 38,533 0 0 0 0 0 0

3 (LTL Other sources (LTL 15. 1.1.3.3. To encourage students to achieve high results in their studies and participate in scientific/artistic activities. 16. 1.1.3.4. To ensure payment of scholarships. 17. 1.1.3.5. To encourage students with disabilities to seek for a degree in higher education by the creation of favourable conditions for them. 18. 1.1.4. Measure: to ensure the provision of financing to students. 19. 1.1.4.1. To ensure the provision of state loans for the settlement of tuition fees. 20. 1.1.4.2. To ensure the settlement of interest accrued on state-supported loans. 21. 1.1.4.3. To ensure the fulfilment of the obligations undertaken by the state as per state guarantees granted or any other obligations undertaken. 22. 1.1.5. Measure: to ensure full or partial compensation of tuition fees. 23. 1.1.5.1. To ensure compensation of tuition fees for students not funded by the state. 24. 1.1.5.2. To ensure the partial compensation of tuition fees for individuals who have completed compulsory basic military service or basic military training. 276 276 276 0 0 0 0 0 0 4,200 4,200 4,200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4,000 4,000 0 0 0 State Studies Foundation (hereinafter - SSF) 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,809 2,600 2,600 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,609 2,200 2,200 0 0 0 0 0 0 200 400 400 7,200 7,200 7,200 0 0 0 0 0 0 7,000 7,000 7,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 200 200 200 0 0 0 0 0 0

4 (LTL Other sources (LTL 25. 1.1.6. Measure: to continue the development of education information systems, national registers, and other systems. 26. 1.1.6.1. To continue the development of the Open Information Counselling and Guidance System. 27. 1.1.6.2. To continue the development of education management information system in higher education module. 28. 1.1.6.3. To continue the development of register of students. 29. 1.1.6.4. To create and develop a register of lecturers and researchers. 30. 1.1.6.5. To continue the development of the system of the Association of Lithuanian Higher Education Institutions for Organising Joint Admissions. 31. 1.1.7. Measure: to ensure the financing of the general management, administration, and complex infrastructure of institutions of research and higher education. 32. 1.1.7.1. To ensure the financing of the general management and administration of institutions of research and higher education. 0 0 0 1,175 3,500 5,500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,000 2,000 0 0 0 Centre of Information Technologies in Education (hereinafter - CITE) 0 0 0 348 0 600 0 0 0 CITE 0 0 0 435 0 700 0 0 0 CITE 0 0 0 392 0 700 0 0 0 CITE 0 0 0 0 1,500 1,500 0 0 0 Association of Lithuanian Higher Education Institutions for Organising Joint Admissions 105,622 110,622 110,622 0 0 0 0 0 0 105,622 105,622 105,622 0 0 0 0 0 0

5 (LTL Other sources (LTL 33. 1.1.7.2. To develop the financing of the complex infrastructure of institutions of research and higher education. 34. 1.1.8. Measure: to strengthen the awareness of higher education students by helping them to develop the skills necessary to develop their careers independently, to manage their careers responsibly, and to position themselves in the constantly changing labour market. 35. 1.1.8.1. To ensure the accessibility, development and continuation of high quality career service and monitoring of alumni career development. 36. 1.2. Task: to continuously update and improve the content and process of study programmes by cooperating with social partners, to improve the qualification of lecturers. 37. 1.2.1. Measure: to prepare new descriptions of fields of study (set of study fields or study areas) and update existing ones. 38. 1.2.1.1. To prepare new descriptions of fields of study. 39. 1.2.1.2. To update existing descriptions of fields of study. 0 5,000 5,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,500 0 0 0 0 0 _ 0 0 0 2,500 0 0 0 0 0 Vilnius University 1,360 1,360 1,260 797 6,800 6,800 0 0 0 0 0 0 797 1,000 1,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 797 500 500 0 0 0 Centre for Quality Assessment in Higher Education (hereinafter - CQAHE) 0 0 0 0 500 500 0 0 0 CQAHE

6 (LTL Other sources (LTL 40. 1.2.2. Measure: to promote civil, research, entrepreneurial, creative and sports initiatives for youth. 41. 1.2.2.1. To support initiatives for youth. 42. 1.2.2.2. To provide financing for international student sports events and organise awards for the best athletes. 43. 1.2.2.3. To provide financing for the preparation, coordination and participation in the 16 th Gaudeamus festival. 44. 1.2.2.4. To continue the development of the activities of companies providing practical business training and professional development for their employees. 45. 1.2.3. Measure: to promote the improvement of lecturers pedagogical, factual and scientific research skills. 46. 1.2.3.1. To strengthen lecturers pedagogical skills. 47. 1.2.3.2. To provide funding for the doctoral studies of lecturers working in colleges. 48. 1.2.4. Measure: to improve the quality of institutions of higher education through external performance evaluations. 49. 1.2.4.1. To perform evaluations of study programmes. 1,360 1,360 1,260 0 1,000 1,000 0 0 0 260 260 260 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 0 0 0 Institutions of research and higher education. (hereinafter - IRHE) 0 0 0 0 2,000 2,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 0 0 0 IRHE 0 0 1,000 1,000 0 0 RCL 0 0 0 0 2,800 2,800 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,000 2,000 0 0 0 CQAHE, IRHE

7 (LTL Other sources (LTL 50. 1.2.4.2. To perform evaluations of institutions of research and higher education. 51. 1.3. Task: to continue the internationalisation of education and strengthen the international recognition of Lithuania s higher education. 52. 1.3.1. Measure: to prepare and implement the action plan for the promotion of the internationalisation of higher education. 53. 1.3.1.1. To increase the internationalisation of the study process in institutions of higher education in Lithuania. 54. 1.3.1.2. To support the mobility of Lithuanian and foreign students and lecturers. 55. 1.3.1.3. To provide support for the activities of Lithuanian (Baltic) centres operating abroad. 56. 1.3.1.4. To continue the development of the infrastructure of Lithuania s institutions of higher education designated for the mobility of students and lecturers. 0 0 0 0 800 800 0 0 0 CQAHE, Research and Higher Education Monitoring and Analysis Centre (hereinafter RHEMAC) 2,041 2,355 2,419 0 24,000 25,000 26,940 26,940 26,940 2,041 2,355 2,419 0 24,000 25,000 26,940 26,940 26,940 93 193 193 0 11,000 11,000 0 0 0 Education Exchanges Support Foundation (hereinafter EESF) 1,699 1,913 1,977 0 5,000 6,000 26,940 26,940 26,940 EESF, SSF 249 249 249 0 3,000 3,000 0 0 0 IRHE 0 0 0 0 5,000 5,000 0 0 0 IRHE

8 (LTL Other sources (LTL 57. 1.4. Task: to renovate the infrastructure and environment of higher education. 58. 1.4.1. Measure: to renovate institutions of research and higher education and the equipment in these institutions and prepare and implement the plan for the establishment of campuses. 59. 1.4.1.1. To implement the programme for the renovation of the dormitories of institutions of higher education. 60. 1.4.1.2. To prepare and implement the plan for the establishment of campuses. 61. 1.4.1.3. To relocate the faculties of institutions of research and higher education related to R&D work carried out in research complexes. 62. 1.4.1.4. To ensure the completion of the programme for the development of the infrastructure of institutions of research and higher education. 63. 1.4.2. Measure: to establish regional centres for applied research. 64. 1.4.2.1. To provide support for the initiatives of institutions of research and higher education and institutions of Lithuania s regional administration or business cooperation in the field of applied research. 65. 1.5. Task: to create a favourable environment for the development of the provision of services for lifelong learning in institutions of higher education. 7,700 7,700 7,700 0 61,000 61,000 70,000 0 0 7,700 7,700 7,700 0 60,000 60,000 70,000 0 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 0 0 0 70,000 0 0 IRHE 0 0 30,000 30,000 0 0 IRHE 0 0 30,000 30,000 0 0 IRHE 6,700 6,700 6,700 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 0 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 0 0 IRHE 1,000 1,000 1,000 0 19,100 20,100 283 200 0

9 (LTL Other sources (LTL 66. 1.5.1. Measure: to prepare and implement an action plan for the development of nonformal adult education. 67. 1.5.1.1. To introduce new models for the funding of non-formal adult education. 68. 1.5.1.2. To coordinate and support initiatives by developing services for lifelong learning based on institutional cooperation. 69. 1.5.1.3. To prepare and implement a system for the recognition of skills acquired by way of non-formal education. 70. 1.5.1.4. To implement the initiative of European agenda for adult learning. 71. 1.5.1.5. To regulate the preparation of andragogues and arrange for their professional development. 72. 1.5.2. Measure: to provide support for the graduates of institutions of research and higher education in acquiring professional skills required for a specific workplace. 1,000 1,000 1,000 0 18,100 18,100 283 200 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 0 10,000 10,000 0 0 0 IRHE, institutions exercising nonformal adult education (hereinafter IENAE) 0 0 0 0 5,000 5,000 0 0 0 IRHE, IENAE 0 0 0 0 3,000 3,000 0 0 0 IRHE 0 0 0 0 0 0 283 200 0 0 0 0 0 100 100 0 0 0 IRHE, IENAE 0 0 1,000 2,000 0 0 IRHE, IENAE

10 (LTL Other sources (LTL 73. 1.5.2.1 To prepare and implement for the graduates of institutions of research and higher education a programme designed to provide the professional skills required for a specific workplace. 0 0 1,000 2,000 0 0 IRHE, IENAE 74. 2. Objective: to create new knowledge and provide an environment in which science, business and culture integrate with each other and in that way strengthen the advantages of the country. 314,634 317,866 329,466 195,812 197,550 219,150 7,010 6,820 4,992 75. 2.1. Tasks: to train highly qualified researchers and to strengthen and mobilise the human potential in R&D for the development of smart specialisation. 117,994 119,737 125,337 53,184 50,250 68,750 0 0 0 76. 2.1.1. Measure: to promote careers in research to pupils and students. 0 0 0 3,200 3,000 3,000 0 0 0 77. 2.1.1.1. To promote the R&D activities of pupils and students. 78. 2.1.1.2. To provide support for students internships in scienceintensive enterprises. 79. 2.1.2. Measure: to ensure the effective implementation of doctoral studies. 0 0 0 0 2,000 2,000 0 0 0 RCL, Lithuanian Centre of n- Formal Youth Education 0 0 0 3,200 1,000 1,000 0 0 0 RCL 117,157 118,200 123,500 4,700 12,000 12,500 0 0 0 80. 2.1.2.1. To finance doctoral studies. 114,357 115,000 120,000 4,700 7,500 8,000 0 0 0 RCL 81. 2.1.2.2. To attract youth residing abroad to study for a PhD. 200 500 1,500 1,500 0 0 RCL 82. 2.1.2.3. To provide support for doctoral scientific/artistic activities. 2,800 3,000 3,000 0 3,000 3,000 0 0 0 RCL

11 (LTL Other sources (LTL 83. 2.1.3. Measure: to mobilise a sufficient number of researchers and ensure their high qualification. 84. 2.1.3.1. To develop a system of apprenticeships for young postdoctoral researchers, including apprenticeships in science-intensive enterprises. 85. 2.1.3.2. To provide support for the internships of Lithuanian researchers in educational institutions or scienceintensive enterprises. 86. 2.1.3.3. To attract foreign scientists and other researchers to work in Lithuanian institutions of research and higher education by putting into use the existing research infrastructure. 87. 2.1.3.4. To attract foreign scientists and other researchers to develop new and prospective research projects. 88. 2.1.3.5. To provide support for the formation of representational science centres and to ensure their effective functioning. 89. 2.1.3.6. To award prizes to researchers who are either foreigners of Lithuanian descent or Lithuanian citizens residing abroad. 90. 2.1.3.7. To organise the World Lithuanian Symposium on Arts and Sciences. 837 1,537 1,837 8,284 14,250 22,250 0 0 0 0 0 0 8,028 5,000 8,000 0 0 0 RCL 0 0 1,000 1,000 0 0 RCL, Agency for Science, Innovation and Technology (hereinafter - ASIT) 0 0 0 256 1,000 1,000 0 0 0 RCL 0 0 1,000 1,000 0 0 RCL 500, 1,000 5,000 10,000 0 0 RCL 65 65 65 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

12 (LTL Other sources (LTL 91. 2.1.3.8. To award prizes of the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences. 92. 2.1.3.9. To improve researchers skills in preparation of R&D projects. 93. 2.1.3.10. To encourage the employment of researchers in scienceintensive enterprises. 94. 2.1.4. Measure: to provide aid to researchers for the implementation of R&D projects. 95. 2.1.4.1. To implement the Global Grant Programme for the support of researchers. 96. 2.1.4.2. To provide financing for the establishment and functioning of parallel laboratories. 97. 2.2. Task: To train the specialists working in the institutions that promote cooperation between the public and private sectors in R&D and innovations based on new knowledge and strengthen their skills in the transfer of knowledge and technologies. 98. 2.2.1. Measure: to develop the skills of employees working in institutions of research and higher education, institutions stimulating cooperation between the public and private sectors in R&D, and competency centres. 772 772 772 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 250 250 0 0 ASIT, RCL 0 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 0 0 0 ASIT 0 0 0 37,000 21,000 31,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 37,000 20,000 30,000 0 0 0 RCL 0 0 1,000 1,000 0 0 ASIT 0 0 0 1,250 4,000 4,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,250 4,000 4,000 0 0 0

13 (LTL Other sources (LTL 99. 2.2.1.1. To train the employees working at institutions of research and higher education in order to develop their skills related to the commercialisation of R&D results and transfer of technologies. 100. 2.2.1.2. To train employees working at competency centres and institutions stimulating cooperation between the public and private sectors in R&D to develop their skills in providing services related to the commercialisation of R&D results and transfer of technologies. 101. 2.3. Task: to promote inter-institutional, cross-sectoral and international cooperation for the development of highlevel research projects and R&D projects directed at solving issues of strategic importance to the public and society and projects promoting economic development. 102. 2.3.1. Measure: to provide support for cross-sectoral cooperation in R&D. 103. 2.3.1.1. To define the priority measures and specific targets for the development of R&D and innovations (smart specialisation) and carry out a review of set measures and targets. 0 0 0 0 2,000 2,000 0 0 0 ASIT 0 0 0 1,250 2,000 2,000 0 0 0 ASIT 195,770 196,029 202,029 59,759 67,200 70,300 7,010 6,820 4,992 5,693 4,693 4,693 38,963 47,000 47,100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 0 0 RHEMAC

14 (LTL Other sources (LTL 104. 2.3.1.2. To provide support for the projects that meet specific smart specialisation targets and that are implemented jointly by the institutions of research and higher education and enterprises. 105. 2.3.1.3. To provide support for projects implemented jointly by research and business enterprises through provision of financing for research projects. 106. 2.3.1.4. To promote the use of tax incentives in the development of R&D and innovation projects. 107. 2.3.1.5. To provide support for the R&D projects carried out by enterprises as ordered by institutions of research and higher education. 108. 2.3.1.6. To provide conditions for science-intensive enterprises to participate in the process of doctoral studies. 109. 2.3.1.7. To promote the activities of competency centres. 110. 2.3.1.8. To encourage institutions of research and higher education to integrate in science and business networks. 111. 2.3.2. Measure: to promote international cooperation in the R&D sector. 0 0 0 0 30,000 30,000 0 0 0 ASIT 1,000 0 0 38,963 15,000 15,000 0 0 0 ASIT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4,693 4,693 4,693 0 0 0 0 0 0 ASIT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 RCL 0 0 0 0 1,500 1,500 0 0 0 ASIT 0 0 0 0 500 500 0 0 0 ASIT 6,138 8,436 9,936 2,550 10,200 13,200 7,010 6,820 4,992

15 (LTL Other sources (LTL 112. 2.3.2.1. To ensure the fulfilment of the obligations undertaken by Lithuania in international treaties for the development of the R&D sector and participation in international R&D programmes. 113. 2.3.2.2. To ensure the activities of the National Contact Points of the Horizon 2020 programme to promote the participation of institutions of research and higher education, their researchers, other students, and other institutions in the measures of the Horizon 2020 programme. 114. 2.3.2.3. To provide support for the development of the European research network and encourage institutions of research and higher education to be actively involved in that. 115. 2.3.3. Measure: to ensure the financing of high-level research projects oriented to solving issues of strategic importance to the public and society and projects promoting economic development. 116. 2.3.3.1. To ensure the basic financing of R&D projects and the execution of long-term institutional R&D programmes. 117. 2.3.3.2. To ensure the financing of R&D projects through competition by implementing national research programmes. 5,306 7,286 7,786 2,550 3,000 3,000 7,010 6,820 4,992 RCL, ASIT 0 150 150 0 200 200 0 0 0 RCL, ASIT 832 1,000 2,000 0 7,000 10,000 0 0 0 RCL, ASIT 183,939 182,900 187,400 18,246 10,000 10,000 0 0 0 127,819 130,000 135,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 21,500 22,000 22,000 11,280 10,000 10,000 0 0 0 RCL, ASIT

16 (LTL Other sources (LTL 118. 2.3.3.3. To implement the 2009 National Programme for the Development of Lithuanian Studies. 119. 2.3.3.4. To ensure the financing of R&D projects through competition by implementation of development programmes and other research projects. 120. 2.3.4. Measure: to simplify and improve the requirements for public procurement for the acquisition of R&D work, services and goods. 121. 2.3.4.1. To propose amendments for the improvement of the Law on Public Procurement of the Republic of Lithuania. 122. 2.4. Task: To rapidly increase the commercial and non-commercial use of the results of R&D projects. 123. 2.4.1. Measure: to commercialise the results of research projects. 124. 2.4.1.1. To provide support to institutions of research and higher education for the establishment of science-intensive enterprises. 125. 2.4.1.2. To prepare an action plan that is for the commercial ideas of R&D projects and designated for students, researchers, and institutions of research and higher education. 5,700 5,900 5,400 0 0 0 0 0 0 RCL 28,920 25,000 25,000 6,966 0 0 0 0 0 RCL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 820 1,200 1,200 900 13,000 13,000 0 0 0 770 1,000 1,000 0 4,000 4,000 0 0 0 770 1,000 1,000 0 2,000 2,000 0 0 0 ASIT 0 0 0 0 2,000 2,000 0 0 0 ASIT

17 (LTL Other sources (LTL 126. 2.4.1.3. To participate in the organisation and implementation of measures to increase the demand for innovations (innovative public procurement and pre-commercial procurement). 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 127. 2.4.2. Measure: to prepare and implement a scheme to promote R&D activities and support the publishing of the results of R&D projects carried out by Lithuanian researchers. 100 200 200 900 8,000 8,000 0 0 0 128. 2.4.2.1. To prepare and implement the scheme for the promotion of R&D activities. 50 50 50 0 5,000 5,000 0 0 0 129. 2.4.2.2. To provide support for publishing scientific articles and studies. 130. 2.4.2.3. To support publishing of periodic Lithuanian scientific journals. 131. 2.4.3. Measure: To promote R&D-based social and cultural innovations. 132. 2.4.3.1. To prepare and implement the scheme to promote R&D-based social and cultural innovations. 133. 2.5. Task: to develop, renovate and mobilise the R&D infrastructure that generates conditions to create knowledge and innovations. Lithuanian Academy of Sciences (hereinafter LAS) 50 150 150 0 1,000, 1,000 0 0 0 RCL 0 0 0 900 2,000 2,000 0 0 0 LAS 0 0 1,000 1,000 0 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 0 0 IRHE 0 900 900 80,719 63,100 63,100 0 0 0

18 (LTL Other sources (LTL 134. 2.5.1. Measure: to provide support for the mobilisation, development, and effective usage of the infrastructure used by institutions of research and higher education and institutions stimulating cooperation between the public and private sectors in R&D and innovations. 135. 2.5.1.1. To provide support for the renewal of the infrastructure used by institutions of research and higher education. 136. 2.5.1.2. To develop the R&D infrastructure used by institutions stimulating cooperation between the public and private sectors in R&D and innovations. 137. 2.5.1.3. To provide support for the development of the infrastructure used by competency centres. 138. 2.5.2. Measure: to prepare and implement a system for the evaluation and promotion of Open Access Centres. 139. 2.5.2.1. To ensure the registration of Open Access Centres. 140. 2.5.2.2. To ensure the performance evaluation of Open Access Centres 141. 2.5.2.3. To support activities of Open Access Centres 142. 2.5.3. Measure: to provide researchers access to digital scientific data resources. 0 0 0 80,719 52,000 52,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 80,719 40,000 40,000 0 0 0 ASIT 0 0 0 0 2,000 2,000 0 0 0 ASIT 0 0 0 0 10,000 10,000 0 0 0 ASIT 0 0 0 0 4,100 4,100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ASIT 0 0 0 0 100 100 0 0 0 ASIT 0 0 0 0 4,000 4,000 0 0 0 ASIT 0 900 900 0 7,000 7,000 0 0 0

19 (LTL Other sources (LTL 143. 2.5.3.1. To guarantee access to the databases of periodic and other scientific (artistic) publications. 144. 2.5.3.2. To ensure the collection, analysis and dissemination of Lithuanian scientific publications and e-documents and information about these publications. 145. 3. Objective: to ensure the functioning of a system of education and R&D that is based on data, information and evidence as well as professionalism and trust. 146. 3.1. Task: to ensure the high-quality monitoring, analysis, evaluation and forecasting that is necessary for the effective functioning of the system of research and higher education. 147. 3.1.1. Measure: to perform studies on the performance of the system of research and higher education and ensure the monitoring, analysis and evaluation of higher education. 148. 3.1.1.1. To carry out studies on science and studies policies and perform reviews of the status of the system of research and higher education. 149. 3.1.1.3 To participate in the global U-Multirank ranking. 0 0 0 0 4,000 4,000 0 0 0 Lithuanian Academic Publishers Association 0 900 900 0 3,000 3,000 0 0 0 RCL 26,984 24,263 24,313 850 14,500 27,500 1,210 1,040 1,920 133 158 158 850 4,500 4,500 0 0 0 133 158 158 0 4,000 4,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,000 3,000 0 0 0 RHEMAC 0 25 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 IRHE

20 (LTL Other sources (LTL 150. 3.1.1.4 To ensure the implementation of the projects and measures designated to improve the effectiveness of the system of higher education and fulfilment of obligations. 151. 3.1.2. Measure: to prepare draft versions of a proposed amendment of the Law on Higher Education and Research of the Republic of Lithuania and related legal acts to ensure better conditions for the accessibility, quality and internationalism of studies. 152. 3.1.2.1. To prepare and submit to the Government of the Republic of Lithuania the proposed amendment of the Law on Higher Education and Research of the Republic of Lithuania. 153. 3.1.2.2. To prepare legal acts amending the legislation implementing the law on the amendment of the Law on Higher Education and Research of the Republic of Lithuania. 154. 3.1.3. Measure: to create and develop a system for the employment of graduates of institutions of higher education and for monitoring their career development. This system should also constantly update a forecast of the Lithuanian economy and enable admissions to institutions of higher education to be planned based on the data generated by the system. 133 133 133 0 1,000 1,000 0 0 0 RHEMAC, SSF, CQAHE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 850 500 500 0 0 0

21 (LTL Other sources (LTL 155. 3.1.3.1. To prepare legal acts regulating the implementation of occupational maps for industry. 156. 3.1.3.2. To insert the indicators and data of occupational maps for industry into the Education Management Information System. 157. 3.1.3.3. To input the relevant data into the register of Diplomas and Certificates. 158. 3.1.3.4. To develop links between the required registers and information systems. 159. 3.1.3.5. To prepare an analysis about the correspondence between the demand and supply of specialists. 160. 3.2. Task: to create conditions for the improvement of the management of institutions of research and higher education by increasing their openness and accountability to the public. 161. 3.2.1. Measure: to improve the information infrastructure of research and higher education: ensure the integration, accessibility and effective functioning of information systems and upgrade the systems for the internal management of institutions of research and higher education. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 500 500 0 0 0 CITE 0 0 0 850 0 0 0 0 0 CITE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26,851 24,105 24,155 0 8,000 21,000 1,210 1,040 1,920 6,425 6,590 6,640 0 8,000 21,000 1,210 1,040 1,920

22 (LTL Other sources (LTL 162. 3.2.1.1. To ensure the functioning of the Lithuanian computer network of Lithuanian science and studies LITNET. 4,542 4,690 4,740 0 3,000 5,000 0 0 0 163. 3.2.1.2. To implement the 2013 2016 Programme for the Development of the Information Infrastructure of Lithuanian Science and Education. 164. 3.2.1.3. To create and develop an information system for R&D and innovations. 165. 3.2.2. Measure: to ensure that the institutions monitoring institutions of research and higher education are functioning, research activities are being monitored, and financial support is being administered. 166. 3.2.2.1. To ensure the functioning of the Agency for Science, Innovation and Technology. 167. 3.2.2.2. To ensure the functioning of the Research and Higher Education Monitoring and Analysis Centre. 168. 3.2.2.3. To ensure the functioning of the Centre for Quality Assessment in Higher Education. 169. 3.2.2.4. To ensure the functioning of the State Studies Foundation. Institutions of the Lithuanian computer network of Lithuanian science and studies 1,883 1,900 1,900 0 4,500 15,500 1,210 1,040 1,920 IRHE 0 0 0 0 500 500 0 0 0 ASIT 17,355 17,355 17,355 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,668 1,668 1,668 0 0 0 0 0 0 781 781 781 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,342 1,342 1,342 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,039 2,139 2,139 0 0 0 0 0 0

23 (LTL Other sources (LTL 170. 3.2.2.5. To ensure the functioning of the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences. 171. 3.2.2.6. To ensure the functioning of the Research Council of Lithuania. 172. 3.2.3. Measure: To continue the reform of the network of institutions of research and higher education. 173. 3.2.1.1. To implement measures and projects related to the optimisation and development of the system of research and higher education 174. 3.2.4. Measure: to ensure the functioning of the Strategic Council for R&D and Innovation. 175. 3.2.4.1. To manage the activities of the Strategic Council for R&D and Innovation. 176. 3.2.5. Measure: to form a national group of experts on higher education. 177. 3.2.5.1. To form a national group of experts on higher education. 178. 3.2.5.2. To manage the activities of the national group of experts on higher education. 179. 3.3. Task: to improve the competency of institutions of research and higher education in public leadership and innovation management. 180. 3.3.1. Measure: to introduce modern and effective management in the system of research and higher education 7,105 7,105 7,105 0 0 0 0 0 0 4,420 4,420 4,420 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,071 0 0 3,071 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,000 2,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,000 2,000 0 0 0

24 (LTL Other sources (LTL 181. 3.3.1.1. To provide support for the development of the managerial skills of the employees working at institutions of research and higher education 0 0 0 0 500 500 0 0 0 IRHE 182. 3.3.1.2. To organise professional development for the employees forming education and R&D policies. 0 0 0 0 500 500 0 0 0 RHEMAC 183. 3.3.1.3. To encourage institutions of research and higher education to utilise their innovative potential by protecting and managing their intellectual property rights. 0 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 0 0 0 IRHE 184. 1. The state budget of the Republic of Lithuania, total 953,772 959,597 971,211 185. 2. European Union financial support and 201,134 345,450 384,050 from co-financing 186. 3. Other sources 107,252 37,600 36,452 187. Actions to finance Year 2013 1,262,158 the plan, total Year 2014 1,342,647 (1+2+3) Year 1,391,713

21 II. ACTION PLAN EVALUATION CRITERIA Description and measure of evaluation criteria for objectives and tasks 1. Strategic goal: through development of studies and implementation of R&D, to promote the sustainable growth of people and society to enhance the competitiveness of the country and create an environment for innovations. 2. E-1. The share of 30 34-year-old residents with a higher education degree or its equivalent (in percentages). Values of evaluation criteria 47.0 47.0 47.0 3. E-2. General expenditure for R&D (percentage of GDP). 0.95 1.0 1.1 4. E-3. The share of added value created by the high- and medium-high-tech manufacturing sector in comparison with total added value created by the entire manufacturing sector (in percentages). 23.5 24.0 24.5 5. 1. Objective: to develop a favourable environment for capable and motivated individuals to become highly qualified professionals who will realise themselves in conformity with the expectations of the state and society. 6. R-1-1. The share of 25 34-year-old residents who study in the formal education system (in percentages). 7. R-1-2. The share of students who have studied abroad for part of their study programme in comparison with the total number of students (in percentages). 8. R-1-3. The share of lecturers who have participated in the Erasmus mobility programme (in percentages). 9. 1.1. Task: to ensure the accessibility of study programs, that are chosen by the applicants thoughtfully and having considered the information available. 10. P-1-1-1. The number of national information systems and portals providing information on the opportunities to study in institutions of higher education in Lithuania. 11. P-1-1-2. The share of students in physics and engineering study programmes in comparison with the total number of students (in percentages). 12. 1.2. Task: to continuously update and improve the content and process of study programmes by cooperating with social partners, to improve the qualification of lecturers. 13. P-1-2-1. The number of institutions of higher education in Lithuania that are among the top 500 universities as ranked by the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). 7.0 7.2 7.4 6.0 7.0 8.0 6.0 6.5 7.0 4 5 5 22.5 23.0 23.5 0 0 1 14. 1.3. Task: to continue the internationalisation of education and strengthen the international recognition of Lithuania s higher education. 15. P-1-3-1. The number of successfully implemented joint study programmes. 14 20 35 16. P-1-3-2. The share of institutions of higher education that provide academic recognition for skills and qualifications related to higher education (in percentages). 17. P-1-3-3. The ratio of Bologna region students arriving and departing for temporary studies in/from Lithuania. 18. 1.4. Task: to renovate the infrastructure and environment of higher education. 19. P-1-4-1. The share of institutions of higher education that have established and developed infrastructure for campuses (in percentages). 20. P-1-4-2. The number of faculties related to R&D work that have been relocated to the integrated science, studies and business centres. 21. 1.5. Task: to create a favourable environment for the development of the provision of services for lifelong learning in institutions of higher education. 22. P-1-5-1. The share of institutions of higher education that have implemented models for the recognition of the skills acquired by way of non-formal education (in percentages). 0 5 7 0.1 0.15 0.2 0 0 4 0 0 1 20 50 70

26 Description and measure of evaluation criteria for objectives and tasks 23. 2. Objective: to create new knowledge and provide an environment in which science, business and culture integrate with each other and in that way strengthen the advantages of the country. 24. R-2-1. R&D expenditures of institutions of higher education and the government (percentage of GDP). Values of evaluation criteria 0.68 0.68 0.69 25. R-2-2. R&D expenditures of the business sector (percentage of GDP). 0.3 0.35 0.4 26. R-2-3. The number of applications submitted for European and international patents by Lithuanian entities. 50 60 70 27. 2.1. Tasks: to train highly qualified researchers and strengthen and mobilise the human potential in R&D for the development of smart specialisation. 28. P-2-1-1. The share of publications of researchers at institutions of research and higher education in Lithuania that are among the 10% of the most quoted science publications in the world (in percentages). 6.0 6.5 6.9 29. P-2-1-2. The number of PhD (ISCED 6) graduates per one thousand 25 34-year-old residents. 30. P-2-1-3. The share of publications of PhD graduates among the 10% of the most quoted science publications in the world (in percentages). 31. 2.2. Task: To train the specialists working in the institutions that promote cooperation between the public and private sectors in R&D and innovations based on new knowledge and strengthen their skills in the transfer of knowledge and technologies. 32. P-2-2-1. Number of joint public and private sector publications per one million residents. 0.9 0.95 1.0 0.9 1.0 1.1 3.0 4.0 5.0 33. P-2-2-2. Number of researchers working in the private sector (. 3.3 3.4 3.5 34. 2.3. Task: to promote inter-institutional, cross-sectoral, and international cooperation for the development of high-level research projects and R&D projects directed at solving issues of strategic importance to the public and society as well as projects promoting economic development. 35. P-2-3-1. The revenue received by institutions of research and higher education for participation in international programmes (LTL millions). 36. 2.4. Task: To rapidly increase the commercial and non-commercial use of the results of R&D projects. 37. P-2-4-1. The number of patent applications submitted by the institutions of research and higher education. 38. P-2-4-2. The share of total R&D expenditures in the field of humanities and social sciences (in percentages). 39. 2.5. Task: to develop, renovate and mobilise infrastructure for R&D, thereby forming conditions for the creation of knowledge and innovations. 40. P-2-5-1. Number of international research foundations that Lithuania is a member of. 41. 3. Objective: to ensure the functioning of a system of education and R&D that is based on data, information and evidence as well as professionalism and trust. 42. R-3-1. The share of institutions of research and higher education that received a very good or positive evaluation in comparison with all institutions that have been evaluated (in percentages). 43. R-3-2. The share of study programmes accredited for 6 years in comparison with all accredited study programmes (in percentages). 44. R-3-3. The share of institutions of research and higher education that implement and use management information systems (in percentages). 45. 3.1. Task: to ensure the high-quality monitoring, analysis, evaluation and forecasting that is necessary for the effective functioning of the system of research and higher education. 46. P-3-1-1. The share of higher education institutions that performed selfassessments in comparison with all higher education institutions (in percentages). 21 21.7 22.5 30 33 35 28 28 28 1 2 3 62 65 68 50 54 58 30 40 50 55 60 65

27 Description and measure of evaluation criteria for objectives and tasks 47. P-3-1-2. The share of institutions of research and higher education for which a national level external evaluation was initiated in comparison with the total number institutions of research and higher education (in percentages). 48. 3.2. Task: to create conditions for the improvement of the management of institutions of research and higher education by increasing their openness and accountability to the public. 49. P-3-2-1. The share of institutions of research and higher education Values of evaluation criteria 50 70 95 20 30 50 successfully applying quality management systems (in percentages). 50. 3.3. Task: to improve the competency of institutions of research and higher education in public leadership and innovation management. 51. P-3-3-1. Cooperation between universities and business sector (from 144 countries). 20 th place 19 th place 18 th place