Open Doors Russian Scholarship Project

Global Universities Association; participating Russian universities

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Details checked on 18 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

Foreign citizens and eligible stateless applicants; degree and age requirements vary by track; check official rules for the chosen subject and level

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About this opportunity

Online international competition offering routes to participating Russian universities across bachelor's, master's, doctoral and postdoctoral tracks. Winners and runners-up in eligible tracks may receive tuition-free study under the government quota. Additional grant support is conditional and is not automatically awarded to every participant.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Foreign citizens and eligible stateless applicants; degree and age requirements vary by track; check official rules for the chosen subject and level
2. Note the deadline. Oct – Nov (annual; registration for the 2026–27 round closes on 1 Nov 2026) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. Online registration; portfolio; motivation letter; academic records; track-specific assessment tasks; doctoral or postdoctoral interview materials where required.
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

How applicants are selected

Portfolio review; online subject tasks; interviews for doctoral and postdoctoral tracks

Profile of past winners

Results announced by track; doctoral and postdoctoral results scheduled for 26 Feb 2027

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Tips from our advisors

1. Choose the correct track and subject area early. Registration closes 1 November 2026; check the official schedule for later assessment-stage deadlines.
2. Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
3. Contact potential supervisors before you apply. Send a one-page research summary and a short, specific email.
4. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
5. Beyond grades, show leadership and community impact with concrete numbers and outcomes.
6. Spend most of your time on the criteria with the highest weight in the selection breakdown above.
7. Start at least 8 to 12 weeks early. Certified transcripts, translations and referee letters usually take longer than expected.

Quick answers

Who can apply for Open Doors Russian Scholarship Project?

Foreign citizens and eligible stateless applicants; degree and age requirements vary by track; check official rules for the chosen subject and level

What does Open Doors Russian Scholarship Project cover?

Full tuition under the applicable quota; living costs and additional support depend on eligibility and separate rules

When is the deadline for Open Doors Russian Scholarship Project?

Oct – Nov (annual; registration for the 2026–27 round closes on 1 Nov 2026) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with Open Doors Russian Scholarship Project?

Host countries: Russia.

What documents do I need for Open Doors Russian Scholarship Project?

Online registration; portfolio; motivation letter; academic records; track-specific assessment tasks; doctoral or postdoctoral interview materials where required.

How are applicants selected for Open Doors Russian Scholarship Project?

Portfolio review; online subject tasks; interviews for doctoral and postdoctoral tracks

How much work is the Open Doors Russian Scholarship Project application?

High