The government has established scholarships named after I.V. Kurchatov and A.P. Alexandrov.

Published on: 2026-10-07

Source: Government of the Russian Federation –

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Starting from this academic year, students and graduate students can apply for scholarships named after outstanding domestic scientists I.V. Kurchatov and A.P. Alexandrov. The decree on their establishment was signed by the Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.

The scholarship amount for students will be 30,000 rubles per month, and for postgraduates – 50,000 rubles. The payment period is 12 months.

The Kurchatov Scholarship will be awarded to students with significant achievements in the field of physics, and to graduate students with significant achievements in the fields of physics and radiochemistry.

The Alexandrov Scholarship will be available to students for achievements in the fields of electrical and thermal power engineering, nuclear energy and technologies, and to graduate students for achievements in the fields of energy, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering.

Young people who are successfully studying in relevant specialties, participating in research activities and developments, sharing their ideas by publishing articles and speaking at conferences will be able to apply for them.

The Ministry of Education and Science will award scholarships annually based on the results of competitive selections. The Kurchatov Institute will be responsible for the organizational, technical, and expert support of this work.

More than 55 million rubles will be allocated annually from the federal budget for scholarship payments under the state program “Scientific and Technological Development of the Russian Federation”.

Mikhail Mishustin announced the establishment of new scholarships at the Government meeting on October 7. He reminded that the President always specially emphasizes: to achieve technological leadership of Russia in critically important areas, great attention must be paid to issues related to personnel.

“It is necessary to help researchers who are just beginning their path in science, so that they are prepared and motivated to carry out the tasks set in such fields,” emphasized the head of the cabinet.

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