The Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge (ISSEK) at HSE University surveyed 424 scientific organizations, including 250 universities and 174 research institutes, in May–June 2026. The study focused on how these institutions regulate and support the use of artificial intelligence among their staff.
Survey results indicate that 49% of organizations view AI in research positively, while 34% consider it useful only for specific tasks. Only 3% of respondents expressed a negative stance. Currently, 65% of organizations have implemented support measures, with universities leading at 76% compared to 49% in research institutes.
Educational initiatives are the most common form of support, with 48% of organizations hosting seminars or workshops and 23% offering long-term professional development programs. Additionally, 23% of institutions are developing their own AI models for research purposes.
Financial and resource-based support remains limited. Only 10% of organizations provide internal grants for AI-related research, and 6% support interdisciplinary teams. Paid access to external AI services and computing power is provided by only a few organizations, despite high demand from researchers.
Formal regulation lags behind practical implementation. Only 14% of surveyed organizations have adopted internal documents governing AI use, and only 35 of those specifically address AI application in scientific research.
