According to the Regulations on Honorary Titles of Ukraine dated June 29, 2001, this title is awarded to:[2][3] Scientists who hold a doctoral or candidate of sciences degree and have outstanding contributions in the fields of science and technology, design, and ergonomics, which have received international recognition, for their preparation of highly qualified scientific personnelIndividuals proposed for the award of the honorary title "Distinguished Figure in Science and Technology of Ukraine" must have a higher education degree at the specialist or master's level.

It was awarded for particularly valuable work in the fields of science and technology or for significant discoveries and inventions, or for outstanding scientific popularization activities.

[6] Individuals who were awarded this honorary title received a breast badge made of silvered non-ferrous tombac.

According to the decree of the Presidium of the Verkhovna Rada of the Ukrainian SSR, the breast badge was worn on the right side of the chest.

The title "Honored Figure in Science and Technology of the Ukrainian SSR" was revoked by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on May 17, 2001.