The Open Doors Scholarship for the academic year 2024/2025 is a prestigious initiative funded by the Russian Government to enable international students to pursue higher education in Russia.
It provides full financial support for successful candidates across undergraduate, Master’s, PhD, and postdoctoral programs.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Open to foreign nationals and stateless persons, including Russian compatriots living abroad.
- Education Requirements: For Master’s track: Must have or be completing a Bachelor’s degree at the time of the Olympiad, for Doctoral track: Must have or be completing a Master’s or Specialist’s degree at the time of the Olympiad.
- Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in Russian and English, the official languages of the Olympiad.
- Participation Agreement: Candidates must agree to the processing of their personal data.
- Subject Areas: The Olympiad is categorized into specific subjects that encompass multiple fields of study. Participants must select subjects related to their intended degree programs.
- Interview Requirement: Doctoral candidates will select a research supervisor and undergo an interview as part of the Olympiad.
Scholarship Benefits
- Tuition Fees: Full coverage of tuition fees for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD programs.
- Stipend: A monthly allowance to cover living expenses throughout the study period.
- Postdoctoral Track: Offers employment opportunities as a researcher in designated projects.
Application Process
- Registration: Visit the official application page and register from September 5 to November 20 for undergraduate and postgraduate tracks and until December 10, 2024, for postdoctoral applicants.
- Account Creation: Create an account using your email and a password. This account will be your gateway to the Olympiad’s schedules and portfolio details.
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Portfolio Submission: Submit your academic portfolio, and the evaluators will assess it in the first stage.
- Problem-Solving and Interview Rounds: Progress through the second round involving problem-solving tasks and, for doctoral candidates, a final interview round.
Important Deadlines
- Application Submission: December 10, 2024
For more detailed information and to apply, visit the Open Doors Scholarship website.
Application link and website: https://od.globaluni.ru/
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