Russian President Vladimir Putin recently ordered the creation of a scholarship program worth 75 thousand rubles for postgraduate researchers engaged in projects aligned with the nation’s priorities in scientific and technological advancement. The decree announcing the program appeared in the official gazette, carried by the internet portal legal information.
The document clarifies that the scholarship targets graduate and assistant students enrolled full-time at Russian educational institutions. It specifies an annual intake of up to 2,000 recipients, with support lasting from one to four years and payments distributed on a monthly schedule.
Earlier reports from the Public Services portal indicated plans to introduce electronic notebooks, student IDs, and additional documents proving enrollment. A related draft decision was disseminated on the draft regulation portal for public consideration.
During the conference titled “Journey to the World of Artificial Intelligence” held on November 24, Putin commented that authorities stand ready to assess the possibility of allocating extra funds to AI-related developments. This signal appears within broader efforts to boost national capabilities in AI research and implementation. Attribution: Kremlin announcement via official gazette; conference remarks reported by state media.
There have been prior reports noting growing activity among Russian businesses in recruiting students and recent graduates, highlighting a strengthening link between higher education and industry needs. Attribution: public records and news coverage on talent pipelines.