The article addresses the problem of forming research competencies among future educational psychologists in the context of digital transformation of higher education. The authors substantiate the relevance of developing research competencies as a key component of professional preparation, which encompasses not
only methodological knowledge but also practical skills, analytical abilities, and personal qualities necessary for
reflective professional practice in contemporary educational environments: methodology and Methods. Empirical data were collected through a questionnaire survey using closed-type instruments. The questionnaire included 5 thematic blocks. The research sample was formed using purposive sampling and comprised 41 respondents. Results. The findings demonstrate that the digital educational environment, when appropriately utilized through grounded pedagogical methodology, creates unprecedented opportunities for developing research competencies. The research reveals that structured integration of research methodology content with digital tools and authentic psycho-pedagogical projects facilitates more effective competency formation. Analysis of the institutional conditions indicates that seven principal characteristics significantly influence the formation of research competencies. Scientific Novelty. The study presents empirical evidence that the distinctive features of digital educational environments, particularly networked collaboration, sophisticated analytical tools, and authentic project implementation, fundamentally transform the conditions for developing research competencies among future educational psychologists and contribute to overcoming problem areas in their professional preparation. Practical Significance. The comprehensive approach proposed in the article, integrating reconceptualization of professional preparation content with strategic utilization of digital tools and creation of supportive pedagogical conditions, provides practical guidelines for higher educational institutions implementing research competency development programs for educational psychology students.