Competition for R&D by Research Teams Led by Young Scientists (D.1-2027)
- Application Deadline: 18:00 on 15 September 2026.
- Location: Moscow, 10 Miklukho-Maklaya St., Bldg. 2, Room 821.
- Contact Person: Andrey Yuryevich Melnikov, e-mail: grants-science@rudn.ru; please use the following subject line: “Application for Competition D.1-2027 ”;
- Brief Information: Further information on the competition is provided in the Competition Documentation and the Regulations on the RUDN University Grant Support System.
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About the Competition
Competition Objective: to attract talented young scientists with strong scientific track records to continue their research and lead research teams at RUDN University.
The research must address specific objectives within one of the areas identified in Clause 21 of the Strategy for Scientific and Technological Development of the Russian Federation (approved by Decree No. 145 of the President of the Russian Federation dated 28 February 2024, “On the Strategy for Scientific and Technological Development of the Russian Federation”). These areas are intended to deliver significant scientific and technological results and support the development of advanced domestic technologies. The research must also address objectives within RUDN University's priority research areas.
The Competition Documentation sets out the eligibility requirements, application (research project) content requirements, expert review procedure, funding and implementation terms for selected projects, and the methodology for determining performance indicators.
Competition Regulatory Framework:
- Competition Documentation;
- Regulations on the RUDN University Grant Support System.
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Application Document Templates:
- Form 1. General Information about the Research Project;
- Form 2. Research Project Description;
- Form 3. Planned Key Performance Indicators for the Project;
- Form 4. Draft Cost Estimate for Project Fixed Assets;
- Form 5. Letter of Guarantee from the Organization Providing Co-Funding for the Project;
- Form 6. Research Team's Consent to Participate in the Competition;
- Project Participant Questionnaire;
- Consent to Personal Data Processing.