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Open Doors Scholarship 2026 in Russia

United StatesOpen Doors

United StatesScholarshipFully FundedRolling deadlinepostdoc

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Program details

Key facts at a glance

Host country: United States
Region: North America
Institution: Open Doors
Study level: Postdoc
Funding: Fully Funded

Program overview

Full description, requirements, and what to expect

Program overview The Russia Open Doors Scholarship 2026

Host country: Russia
Universities: 24 Universities are Participating
Scholarship Level: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, and Post Doc
Funded by: Ministry of Science and Higher Education
Universities Under the Open Doors Scholarship: 24 Top Russian Universities
Application deadline: 16th November 2025

What Is the Open Doors Scholarship Program.

The Winners are granted free early admission to any Russian university, without entrance examinations, and with tuition fees covered, as well as a monthly stipend provided by the Russian Federation.

Benefits Package: Of the Open Doors Russia Scholarship

Selected recipients typically receive

Full Tuition Fees
Free Admission.
Monthly Stipend.
Accommodation
Students can also work.

Subjects

Biology & Biotechnology
Computer & Data Science
Applied Mathematics & Artificial Intelligence
Business & Management
Politics & International Studies
Physical Sciences & Technology
Linguistics & Modern Languages
Chemistry & Materials Science
Economics & Econometrics
Engineering & Technology
Clinical Medicine & Public Health
Earth & Environmental Sciences for Sustainability
Education & Psychology
Urbanism & Civil Engineering

How to apply For the Open Doors Russian Government Scholarship 2026.

Step-by-Step Application Process

Register online by creating an account.
Portfolio Filling and take the entrance test available in your account. Please attach all important documents.
You can not edit the Portfolio after the application closing date (16th November 2025).
After the Result announcement of the Portfolio, winners will be invited to solve the second stage.
After the evaluation of the second stage and interview, winners will be selected to study for free in Russia.

Selection of the Universities

If the top priority university does not offer the study program of your choice, your application will be transferred to the following university of your priority. When registering for participation, you can choose 1 to 6 universities.

Requirements & preparation

Review eligibility, benefits, and documents before you apply

Eligibility criteria

5 requirements to review

The Scholarship is open to all Nationals.
Master’s Track: You must have a bachelor’s degree or be completing your bachelor’s degree program in the academic year of the competition.
PhD (Doctoral) Track: You must have a master’s or specialist’s degree, or be completing one in the academic year of the competition.
Bachelor’s Track: You must have completed or be completing your general secondary education.
Consult the official Rules and FAQs before applying.

How to apply For the Open Doors Russian Government Scholarship 2026.

Important dates

Deadlines and listing updates

Application deadlineRolling — applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Published on Opportunity StationAug 31, 2025
Last updatedJul 8, 2026

Participating location

Where this opportunity takes place

United States · North America

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Next step

Ready to apply?

Use the official application website to submit your application directly to the program organizer. The link opens in a new tab so you can keep this guide open.

https://gradadmissions.mit.edu/apply

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