OPEN CALL FOR PROJECTS FOCUSED ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF ITMO’S FRONTIER LABORATORIES

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION

This category of the open call focuses on the establishment of ITMO University’s frontier laboratories. These departments will conduct research at the cutting edge of science (the scientific frontier) and produce breakthrough results, including those of high social significance. A decisive share of the work will be carried out by ITMO staff. The ultimate goal of each frontier laboratory is to conduct research projects at ITMO that will result in findings capable of shaping the global research agenda and being published in the world’s top scientific journals.

RESULTS AND EFFECTS YOUR PROJECT SHOULD PRODUCE FOR THE UNIVERSITY

introduction of research projects at ITMO that will result in findings capable of shaping the global research agenda and being published in the world’s top scientific journals;

high level of recognition for research findings produced at ITMO, confirmed by regular prestigious Russian and international scientific awards received by ITMO staff and students, as well as an increase in the number of highly-cited scientific publications.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE

We welcome applications from researchers with confirmed experience of working on cutting-edge research who represent ITMO University and/or third-party organizations.

TIMELINE

November 5

Open call launch

November 5–25

Application period

November 26 — December 7

Expert assessment of projects – including review by M-platform councils – and open project defenses

December 10-11

Final session of the Development Strategy Coordination Council

DOCUMENTS

Open call announcement

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Tender specifications for the open call for projects focused on the development of ITMO University’s frontier laboratories as part of ITMO’s 2030 Development Strategy

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Project passport template

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Executive summary of the 2030 Development Strategy

Top-1% publications

Top-3% publications

A*-class conferences