On 21 February, 2018 the next meeting of the Scientific Council was held at the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnologies. Scientific research plans for 2019 of PhDs and dissertants were discussed at the meeting. Reports of PhDs and dissertants for 2018 on preparation for doctor of sciences were listened. Candidates for participation in "Master-2019" and "Young scientists in science" competitions were offered. Events plan and other organizational issues on the occasion of Science day to be held on 27 March were discussed.