Research of scientific activities in higher educational institutions: planning, organization, control, regulation

The analysis of the peculiarities of scientific activities in higher educational institutions of Ukraine, which belong to the sphere of management of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine in the context of the main functions of management – planning, organization, control and regulation. The relevance of research is determined by the functioning of higher education institutions in conditions (economic, legislative, regulatory), constantly changing, therefore the issue of scientific activity requires constant study and analysis in order to identify current problems and determine the prospects for further development. As a result of the conducted research, some shortcomings in strategic planning are revealed in leading universities – leaders based on the results of the consolidated rating of universities in Ukraine. Positive experience in planning and organizing scientific activity is shown on the example of «Lviv Polytechnic National University». Proposals on improving the effectiveness of scientific activity of universities are formulated. Correctly chosen and clearly formulated strategy and perspective directions of scientific activity, ensuring effective organization, execution and control over all processes in the sphere of production of scientific activity, as well as their regulation enable universities to be competitive in the market of educational, scientific and scientific and technical services.