UrFU Scientists’ Projects Receive the Support of Russian Science Fund

13:05, July 10, 2018

The university ranked third among Russian universities in the number of winners

26 research projects of UrFU scientists won the youth competitions of the presidential program 2018.Compared to the previous year the number of winners increased significantly. Moreover, UrFU ranked third in the number of winners.

The projects presented by UrFU scientists mainly focus on Physics, Chemistry and Engineering. Young scientists simulate structures and properties of alloy linear chain carbon, create and describe self-organizing piezo- and ferroelectric micro- and nanostructures, etc.

‘Our project is called “Psysicotechnological fundamentals of film nanocomposites functional properties formation for magnetomicroelectronics”. We study and develop the prototypes of new magnetic materials, the properties of which are formed based on synergistic effect,’ says Konstantin Balimov. ‘These materials include pinning nanocomposite film structures, artificial metal-polymer multiferroics and granular film. Their range of use is rather broad. It includes some fields of magnetic sensorics and high-density magnetic data recording.’

Such materials are used in making detecting elements and sensors for different industrial sectors, which require automatisation: mechanical engineering, energetics, agriculture, etc. There is a range of detecting elements, such as the ones used for measuring magnetic field, pressure, electric current, controlling the position of the elements in automated devices, and many more.

All in all, based on the two competitions results, the Fund will support 503 proactive research projects of individual young Russian scientists with 1,5 – 2 million rubles annually and 313 research teams with 3 – 5 million rubles.

The first competition seeks to support young Russian scientists under the age of 33 with complete PhD degree. If any scientists wish to move to another region of Russia in order to conduct their project research, their grant will be increased by 500 000 rubles (from 1,5 million to 2 million). Out of more than 1 500 applicants, 17 winners will use this opportunity.

The second competition is for 3-year grants with an option of prolongation to 5 years. The grant amounts to 5 million annually and is presented to research teams. It is expected that young scientists not only propose a noteworthy idea, but also gather their research team. 1 200 scientists applied for the competition.

We would like to note, that the presidential program of research projects was developed in 2017 by instruction of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. The first three competitions were held the same year.