Postrgraduate Studies
In the field of postgraduate studies for advanced training, in accordance with the license of the Ministry of Education and Science, the NSC «Hon. Prof. M. S. Bokarius FSI» provides training for individuals with higher education in the specialty 081 “Law” under the educational program “Theoretical, Organizational and Procedural Issues of Forensic Science”.
Additionally, the Kyiv Branch carries out such educational activities at the postgraduate level as:
• advanced training for private and state notaries, consultants of state notarial offices, state notarial archive notaries, assistants to private notaries;• training and advanced training of arbitration managers;• advanced training of civil servants.
In total, in 2024, 3006 students were trained and received the relevant testimonials and certificates at the Kyiv Branch of the NSC FSI.
The NSC FSI plans to continue its active work in the field of postgraduate education, expanding the list of educational programmes and improving the material and technical base.

In 2025, 11 research topics are planned to be implemented under the internal plan of the National Scientific Center «Ноn. Prof. М.S. Bokarius Forensic Science Institute»», as well as 63 - under the thematic plan of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine.
In 2024, the National Scientific Center «Ноn. Prof. М.S. Bokarius Forensic Science Institute» continued active research topics under the thematic plan of research works of the research institutions of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine and the plan of research topics of the NSC FSI itself. In total, 58 research works were performed under the thematic plan of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine and 21 works under the plan of the NSC FSI.
In 2023, the research work was carried out at the NSC FSI on 60 topics of the thematic plan of research topics of the research institutions of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine and on 25 topics of the Institute's research plan for 2023. This year, research work was completed on 30 topics of the thematic plan of research work of the research institutions of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine, which were performed at the appropriate scientific and methodological level and in the planned scope, including 3 research works in which the NSC FSI is a co-executor.
In 2022, the research work was carried out at the NSC FSI on 72 topics of the thematic research plan of the research institutions of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine and 27 topics of the research plan of the Institute for the current year. This year, research works on 13 topics of the thematic plan of research works of the research institutions of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine were completed, which were performed at the appropriate scientific and methodological level and in the planned scope, in addition, 4 research works were completed, in which the NSC FSI is a co-executor. All stages of the calendar work plans for the current year on 55 transitional research topics of the thematic research plan of the research institutions of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine and on 27 research topics of the research plan of the Centre were completed in a timely manner, in the planned scope and at the appropriate scientific and methodological levels.
In 2021, the Centre carried out research work on 67 topics of the thematic research plan of the research institutions of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine and 35 topics of the research plan of the Institute for the current year. As of the end of 2021, research work was completed on 28 topics of the thematic research plan of the research institutions of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine, which were completed at a high scientific and methodological level and in the planned scope. All stages of the calendar work plans for the current year on 39 transitional research topics of the thematic research plan of the research institutions of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine and on 28 research topics of the research plan of the NSC FSI were completed in a timely manner, in the planned scope and at the appropriate scientific and methodological level.
In 2020, the staff of the NSC FSI carried out research work on 67 topics of the thematic research plan of the research institutions of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine and on 28 topics of the research plan of the Centre for the current year. 2020, research work was completed on 28 topics of the thematic research plan of the research institutions of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine, which were completed at the appropriate scientific and methodological level and in the planned volume. All stages of the calendar work plans for the current year on 39 transitional research topics of the thematic research plan of the research institutions of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine and on 26 research topics of the research plan of the NSC FSI were completed in a timely manner, in the planned scope and at the appropriate scientific and methodological level.
In 2019, research work was completed on 27 topics of the thematic research plan of the research institutions of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine, which were completed at the appropriate scientific and methodological level and in the planned scope. All stages of the calendar work plans for the current year on 26 transitional research topics of the thematic research plan of the research institutions of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine and on 16 research topics of the research plan of the NSC FSI were completed in a timely manner, in the planned scope and at the appropriate scientific and methodological level.

The Theory and Practice of Forensic Science and Criminalistics Research Paper Collection, published jointly by NSC «Hon. Prof. M. S. Bokarius FSI» and Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University since 2001, is a specialized scientific edition in the field of legal sciences, focusing on criminalistics and forensic activities. It is indexed by international abstract and citation databases such as Ulrich’s, ERIH PLUS, WorldCat, Directory of Research Journals Indexing (DRJI), Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (BASE), Academic Research Index (ResearchBib), RefSeek, CORE, EuroPub, and Eurasian Scientific Journal Index (ESJI). It is published quarterly in parallel editions in Ukrainian and English. Issues 30, 31, 32, and 33 of the Collection have been released, containing 41 research papers, 8 of which were authored by foreign scholars. An application for indexing the publication by the Web of Science abstract and citation databases has been submitted during the reporting period.
The Archives of Criminology and Forensic Sciences Scientific Journal, founded in 1926 by the Distinguished Professor Mykola Serhiiovych Bokarius, is included in the list of specialized scientific editions of Ukraine where results of PhD and doctoral dissertations can be published. This journal is a revival of the Archives of Criminology and Forensic Medicine Scientific Journal established by Mykola Serhiiovych in 1926. The 7th and 8th issues of the publication have been released, containing 33 research papers.
Accordingly, both scientific specialized editions received media identifiers R-3002416 and R-3002417 in 2023.
Theory and Practice of Forensic Science and Criminalistics
Archives of Criminology and Forensic Sciences

MuseumsThe NSC FSI continues to promote scientific knowledge and the history of forensic science through the activities of its museums.
Office-Museum of Emeritus Professor Mykola Serhiiovych Bokarius attracts visitors with rare exhibits and allows them to touch the rich cultural heritage. In 2024, the museum held 17 guided tours, attended by 213 people. During the excursions, visitors had the opportunity to listen to thematic lectures about the life and work of the prominent scientist, founder of the Kharkiv Scientific School of Forensic Experts.

Applied Research Museum of the NSC FSI reflects the history of the creation and development of the Centre, as well as presents the main areas of expert activity. The unique exposition of the museum introduces visitors to various aspects of forensic examination - from bertillonage and fingerprinting to modern research methods in the field of gemology, art history and other sciences. In 2024, the museum held 17 excursions for 213 visitors.
The NSC FSI pays considerable attention to the preservation and promotion of the cultural heritage related to the history and development of forensic science in Ukraine.

The following events are scheduled for 2025:- International Scientific and Practical Conference «Topical Issues of Forensic Exemanation and Criminalistics» dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the birth of the famous criminalist, Doctor of Science, Professor Rudolf Archibald Reiss (Kharkiv, 23.05.2025);- International Scientific and Practical Conference «Topical Issues of Forensic Examination and Criminalistics» dedicated to the memory of the distinguished scientist Vladyslav Fedorenko «Fedorenko’s Readings» (Kharkiv, 15.10.2025).

List of events attended by NSC FSI employees

International partnershipInternational cooperation is one of the priority areas of the NSC FSI activity. In 2024, the Centre actively cooperated with foreign partners, concluding agreements and memoranda of cooperation, participating in international projects, organising joint scientific events and exchanging experience.As of 2024, 21 international cooperation agreements were concluded with forensic, scientific and educational institutions from around the world, including Moldova, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Montenegro, Georgia, Latvia, Uzbekistan, Spain, Estonia and the Netherlands.• Central Forensic Laboratory of the Polish Police.• Professor Jan Sehn Institute of Forensic Research in Kraków of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Poland.• National Center for Forensic Expertise of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Moldova.• Estonian Forensic Science Institute.• Police Forensic Expertise Center of Montenegro.• Forensic Science Centre of Lithuania of the Ministry of Justice of Lithuania.• Institute of Law of Lithuania.• Mykolas Romeris University.• Forensic-Criminalistic Department (FCD) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia • State Non-Profit Organization of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia «National Bureau of Expertise».• National Institute of Forensic Expertise of Romania.• Panacea Cooperative Research and ARTEC Europe, a research and innovation union of software developers based on artificial intelligence.• State Forensic Science Bureau Republic of Latvia.• State Police College (Poland).• Republican Forensic Science Center named after Kh. Sulaimanova.• The Republican State Enterprise “Center for Forensic Examinations of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan.• International Commission on Missing Persons - ICMP.
The Centre also took an active part in international projects aimed at developing forensic examination and documenting war crimes. An important component of international cooperation is the organisation of joint scientific events. In 2024, the NSC FSI organised three international scientific and practical conferences, as well as participated in conferences and seminars held in different countries.The exchange of experience with foreign colleagues is another important area of international cooperation of the NSC FSI. In 2024, the Centre’s specialists paid working visits to Latvia and the Netherlands, and also took part in educational seminars and trainings.International cooperation allows us to keep abreast of the latest scientific achievements, implement best practices and maintain a high level of forensic examination.

The Scientific Library of the NSC FSI is an important part of the Centres’ infrastructure. It provides researchers, forensic experts and students of educational programmes with up-to-date information in the field of forensic examination, criminalistics and law. The library has a rich collection of more than 30,000 copies of literature, including unique and rare editions.
In 2024, the library collection was moved to the Kyiv Branch of the NSC FSI to ensure the educational process and preservation of valuable publications. Work is underway to digitise the book collection to create an electronic library, which will make information more accessible to users.
The library actively cooperates with other scientific libraries of Ukraine, exchanging publications and experience. It also organizes excursions and thematic exhibitions, promoting scientific knowledge and professional development.