Sixth call for "Mega-grants" is open

Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation announced sixth open call for grants of the Government of the Russian Federation for state support of scientific research conducted under the auspices of leading scientists in Russian educational institutions of higher education, scientific institutions subordinate to the Federal Agency for Scientific Organizations, and state scientific centers of the Russian Federation.

Grants of the Government of the Russian Federation in the amount of up to 90 million rubles each will be awarded on the comptetitive basis for conducting scientific research over 3 years (2018 – 2020).

Russian educational institutions of higher education or scientific institutions subordinate to the Federal Agency for Scientific Organizations or state scientific centers of the Russian Federation can apply in collaboration with a Russian or foreign leading scientist occupying one of the top positions in a specific scientific field.

Applications should be submitted before 18 hours 00 minutes (Moscow time) 14 July 2017.

Winners of the competition will be notified no later than 15 November 2017.

Further information and call documentation: http://www.p220.ru/en/home/news/item/1261-6kmgo