1. «Global Education» Scholarship Program SKOLKOVO School of Management Education Development Center

2. PROGRAM DEFINITION “A program of social support for citizens of the Russian Federation who have independently enrolled in the leading foreign HEIs for a degree in specialisms that provide the quality of education corresponding to the world’s best standards, and for ensuring their employment in organizations registered on the territory of the Russian Federation in accordance with the qualifications obtained” (hereinafter – the Program)

3. PROGRAM AIMS PROGRAM AIMS: To maintain and expand the existing personnel resources in several areas, including science, engineering, medicine, education and management in the social sphere. To support the citizens of the Russian Federation admitted to the leading foreign HEIs and complying with the Program employment regulations in accordance with the qualifications obtained. PROGRAM ESSENCE: Any citizen of the Russian Federation who has at least a bachelor’s degree can apply for a grant to study in one of the world’s leading universities. Those who receive a grant will be obliged to return to Russia and work for an organization in one of the areas envisaged by the Program.

4. NORMATIVE DOCUMENTS http://educationglobal.ru/en/overview/ The President of the Russian Federation Decree № 967 of 28 December, 2013 “On measures to develop human resource potential of the Russian Federation”. The Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation № 568 of June 20, 2014. government.ru/en/docs/13277government.ru/en/docs/13277 The Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation № 1094-r on June 20, 2014 (the list of eligible foreign HEIs). government.ru/en/docs/13280 government.ru/en/docs/13280

5. POTENTIAL PARTICIPANTS Citizens of the Russian Federation who have university degrees (bachelors or specialists), who are already admitted to the leading foreign HEIs for master programs, PhD programs or residency training, and who intend to pursue a career in leading Russian companies which conduct activities in one of the Program’s priority areas.

6. KEY FIGURES PROGRAM DURATION: 3 years (2014-2016) AMOUNT OF FINANCE: 4,41 billion roubles (1,47 billion per year) LIMIT OF FINANCE FOR ONE PARTICIPANT: 1,38 billion roubles per year TARGETED NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 1500 people

7. GRANT DISTRIBUTION The limit of finance for one participant is up to 1.38 billion roubles per year (including up to 690 thousand roubles for the compensation of related expenses) Compensation of the cost of education Compensation of related expenses, including: Transportation to study destination and return home Residence Medical insurance Food Course books

8. UNIVERSITIES 227 universities 27 countries USA Great Britain

9. EDUCATIONAL AREAS AREASEDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS* SCIENCE Biological Sciences, Physics & Astronomy, Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Sciences, Earth & Marine Sciences, Materials Sciences, etc. ENGINEERING Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Information and Computer Engineering, Power and Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, etc. EDUCATION Education Administration, School and University Management, Education Policy, Educational Psychology, Special Education, International and Comparative Education, Сurriculum Development and Instruction, etc. MANAGEMENT IN THE SOCIAL SPHERE Health Sector Management, Public Administration, Public Affairs, Social Work, Social Welfare, Social Policy, Сommunity Development MEDICINE Medical Sciences, Clinical Medicine, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Public Health, Health Care Sciences and Services, Nursing, etc. * The full list of programs will be approved by the Supervisory Board and published shortly on the Program website.

10. QUOTAS The targeted number of participants for the year 2014 is 150 people without any quotas The targeted number of participants for the year 2015 is 850 people with the following area quotas: AREAMASTERPhDRESIDENCY TRAINING SCIENCE 126 102 - ENGINEERING 200- EDUCATION 126- SOCIAL MANAGEMENT 126- MEDICINE 170

11. PARTICIPATION PROCEDURE STEP 1: Registration in the electronic queuing system on the Program website STEP 2: Online submission of an application and supplementary documents STEP 3: Submission of certified copies of supplementary documents STEP 4: Competitive selection procedure STEP 5: Approval of the list of selected participants by the Program Supervisory Board STEP 6: Signing an Agreement and transferring the grant STEP 7: Studying at a foreign HEI STEP 8: Employment

12. COMPETITIVE SELECTION CRITERIA The number of the candidate in an electronic queue Professional experience Results of studies and developments published in academic periodicals indexed by Scopus or Web of Science (only for SCIENCE programs) Previous study in a leading foreign HEI VALUE 1 0,1 0,4

13. EMPLOYMENT The Program participant is obliged to return to Russia within 30 days of graduating The participant is obliged to join one of the employer organizations within 3 month’s time upon returning to Russia The participant can choose any organization from the Program list and make his or her own arrangement on employment terms The employer organizations are not obliged to hire the participants of the Program The operator assists with the employment process (advises on open vacancies, arranges interviews)

14. EMPLOYMENT The number of participants employed in Moscow and Saint Petersburg together should not exceed 10% The participant is obliged to work for an employer organization for a term of at least three years The participant is allowed to switch employer organizations from the Program list no more than twice In case of violation of the Program terms the participant is obliged to return the sum of the grant, and also to pay a penalty twice the sum of the grant

15. LIST OF EMPLOYERS The approved list of employers includes 529 companies: Around 300 Russian companies, including Rostec, Rosatom, Rusnano, UAC, USC, UEC, RUSAL etc. Over a hundred HEIs Over a hundred scientific organizations The list of employers should be extended and renewed on a regular basis

16. Expected Results The Program is aimed at preparing talent for the Russian economy, providing highly qualified professionals who are eager to facilitate the social and economic development of Russian regions. There will be a special focus on the Russian Far Eastern Federal District.

17. CONTACTS The Program official website: www.educationglobal.ru E-mail: globaledu@skolkovo.ru Hot Line: +7(495) 28-00-625 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/globaleduintegration/