The updated information on external funding opportunities is posted on Skoltech web-site on monthly basis: http://www.skoltech.ru/grants-and-contracts/funding-opportunities. Please note that you can participate in any grant research programs which are outside of grant funding opportunities posted on Skoltech web-site and contribute to your research and Skoltech development.
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Skoltech encourages all Faculty to use any opportunity to attract additional external funding for research. Skoltech’s participation in different research grant programs will lead to Skoltech prosperity and growing a high reputation.
Below are examples of expenses you can make. However, usually project allowable costs are provided by sponsor.
Yes, you use your startup funds in a more flexible and saving way if additional external funds are attracted. Please contact G&C Office for details.
It is prohibited to pay additional compensation for Skoltech postdocs but it might be considered to provide an award for outstanding achievement for his/her exceptional work under the project (teaching, research, E/I, etc.). Each payment is subject to a special review and approval.
All students (after the 1st year) are able to work at Skoltech as teaching, research or innovation assistants under an employment contract. Their study load will allow them to work up to 15-20 hours per week.
Yes, you can hire an additional postdoc if you cover Compensation AND Benefits Package.
Yes, you can apply for any grant competitions which are in the area of your scientific interests and will contribute to Skoltech development.
Yes, industry can support you research via open calls for proposals or via individual industry sponsored projects/contracts.
You should apply through CREI if:
You should apply through CREI if:
Please see your CREI Director or contact G&C Office to discuss a possibility to obtain Skoltech cost-sharing commitments for your project.
Yes, your colleagues from other Universities can participate in your project and therefore to be included in your grant proposal.
Yes, you can participate in the project of another university and therefore your colleagues can include you in their grant proposal.
Yes, you can participate in several projects simultaneously but you need carefully track your level of effort to make sure you working time remains reasonable.
Please check with Faculty of postdoc’s affiliation or contact G&C Office for details.
All information about IPR policies could be found here:www.skoltech.ru/en/knowledge-transfer-office/faq.
All compliance and regulatory policies will be posted on Skoltech’s web-site once they are finalized.
Yes, there are established overhead rates in Skoltech. Please contact G&C Office for details.