Skoltech is an international graduate research-focused university that was founded by the group of world-renowned scientists in 2011. Skoltech's curriculum focuses on technology and innovation, offering Master's programs in 11 technological disciplines. Students receive rigorous theoretical and practical training, design their own research projects, participate in internships and gain entrepreneurial skills in English. The faculty is comprised of current researchers with international accreditation and achievements.

Submission

Who is Eligible?

Residency Conditions

This is a full time position at Skoltech, Moscow, Russia.

Experience level

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Provide a list of research publications or other research outputs, participation in conferences, workshops, and research projects, and other professional activities;
  • Be in possession of a doctoral degree (PhD) for the period not exceeding 3 years.
  • Must receive a doctoral degree by the start of the award, but no more than three years before as of July 1 of the year of the award.

The reference date for fulfilling the above conditions is the relevant deadline for submission of proposals.
The researcher is considered “in possession of a PhD”, if he/she can provide a PhD certificate from the awarding authority (including the defense of the thesis).

Nationality Conditions

Researchers can be of any nationality

Proposal Template

Go to: Proposal Management System

Criteria

Research Approach (S&T Quality)

  • Does the research proposed have a high degree of relevance and / or originality of the expected results?
  • Does the research proposal challenge and shift current approaches and is it innovative in nature?
  • Are the overall strategy, methodology, and analyses well reasoned and appropriate to accomplish the specific aims of the Project?

Researcher

  • Is there a good match between the researcher’s profile and the project

Impact on Skoltech

  • Does the proposed Project impact the development of CEI research and educational capabilities at Skoltech?
  • What is the potential of the proposed project for promoting and developing international collaborations?

Implementation

How feasible and credible is the project, considering the work plan provided?

Application Timeline

Place the Call March 7, 2013
Collect Proposals March 7 – May 15, 2013
Review Process May 15 – May 31, 2013
Announce awardees June 28, 2013
Starting date September 1, 2013