The Russian Foundation for Basic Research (“RFBR”) announces a competition for financial support to be provided to organize and hold within the territory of Russia in 2010 Russian and international scientific events related to the problems of utilizing the results of basic research in various areas of the economy of Russia (the “ofi-g” competition).
The organization and holding of a limited number of Russian and international scientific events within the territory of Russia related to the discussion of the use of basic research results in the economy of Russia as needed to attain the tasks set in decisions of the Commission for the Modernization and Strategic Development of the Economy of Russia under the President of the Russian Federation, including ensuring the continuity of the innovative project implementation cycle -- from research to the marketing of hi-tech products on the market, with priority given to:
- creating a mechanism for an exchange of information ensuring constant interaction among such organizations in following through and implementing innovative projects;
- devising an “innovation escalator” mechanism providing for the consecutive transfer of a project to be supported by relevant specialized development institutions and excluding double funding of proposed projects at different implementation stages.
The Foundation will accept for merit review under this competition applications to hold scientific events whose programs will represent widely both breakthrough results of oriented basic research in important interdisciplinary areas, including the results of basic research with potential for practical application & use, and fundamental problems of expanding links between science and industry, implementation of scientific breakthroughs and support to the development of science-intensive technologies.
Applications can be drawn up using the Grant-Express system from February 5 to February 28, 2010. A printed-out copy of each application will have to be submitted to the Foundation by March 10, 2010.
A report on a scientific event held with the financial support of RFBR must be submitted to the Foundation within two months from the end of the event.
Information: (495) 938-5532
For the full version of this announcement visit the Russian language version of the website.
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