Plan Your Future Abroad — Explore Now! SCHOLARSHIPS WORK-VISA STUDY-VISA
Plan Your Future Abroad — Explore Now! SCHOLARSHIPS WORK-VISA STUDY-VISA
The section contains the rules of the Open Doors Russian Scholarship Project, the evaluation criteria and some recommendations. This material will help you to develop an effective preparation strategy. Please take note of the key dates to ensure that no important stage is overlooked. Now is the time to act — make the most of your potential.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tracks / Levels | There are four tracks: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral (PhD equivalent), and Post-Doctoral. |
| Who Can Participate | Foreign citizens or stateless persons (including compatriots abroad). Age & prior-education requirements vary by track: • Bachelor: ages 16-23; no prior Bachelor/Specialist/Master’s degree. • Master: ages 20-33; have or completing Bachelor’s degree. • Doctoral: ages 22-35; have or completing Specialist’s or Master’s degree; no doctoral degree yet. • Post-Doctoral: ages 24-39; hold a doctoral (PhD or equivalent) degree. |
| Language | Official languages of the competition are Russian and English. |
| What Winners Get | • Tuition-free study under the Russian Government Quota for Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral tracks. • If needed, free preparatory faculty courses for Russian language training. • Runners-up in Bachelor’s & Master’s tracks may get the same rights, depending on available quota places. • Post-Doctoral winners get employment offers as researchers at participating universities. |
| Stages of Participation | Different for each track: • Bachelor’s & Master’s: Two stages — (1) portfolio submission; (2) completing tasks. • Doctoral: Three stages — portfolio, tasks, and interview(s) with supervisors/managers. • Post-Doctoral: Three stages — portfolio; video presentation & supervisor selection; interviews with heads of research projects. |
| Registration & Deadline | Registration is done online via the IT platform on the official site. Registration for all tracks opens September 1 and closes November 16, 2025. |
| Portfolio & Documents | During registration, participants submit portfolio, required documents, identity verification etc. All supporting documents must be in English or Russian (or translated). |
| Second Stage Details | • For Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral: identity verification, proctored format, webcam + desktop monitoring. • Tasks duration: 175 minutes for written tasks + an oral task (5 minutes) etc. • Appeals allowed for Second stage written tasks. |
| Third Stage (Doctoral / Post-Doctoral) | Interviews; selection by supervisors or heads of research projects. Results are final and not appealable. |
| Multiple Tracks / Subject Areas | If a participant qualifies in more than one track or subject area, they must choose one track and subject area in which to accept the award. |
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