The "Molecular and Cell Biology" Program of the Presidium of the Russian Academyof Sciences as an Effective Format for the Support of Promising Scientific Research Groups

Abstract

There are various ways to finance science in Russia, both governmental and private. Financial support can range from tens of thousands of rubles up to several million in stipends and grants. One of the questions most often addressed to the heads of agencies or funds is about the level of transparency and objectivity when selecting groups which receive financial support. Few well-known financing organizations have avoided criticism regarding this issue. Nevertheless, there is one scientific financing program that has earned the right to be called one of the most transparent and objective programs of its kind. This is the "Molecular and Cell Biology" program of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS), which is commonly named the Georgiev program after its coordinator, RAS academy member Georgiy Georgiev. According to numerous specialists, this is the best program in our country.

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The "Molecular and Cell Biology" Program of the Presidium of the Russian Academyof Sciences as an Effective Format for the Support of Promising Scientific Research Groups