The Gorchakov Fund

How to get a grant for a socially significant project? 💵

On 14 October at 15:00 (Moscow time), the Presidential Grants Foundation will host a webinar for foreign citizens and non-profit organisations planning to apply for the competition offering support for socially significant projects.

The session will cover:

🔘 who is eligible for grant support;
🔘 which categories the competition includes;
🔘 which international projects have already received funding;
🔘 how to prepare an application and what to look out for;
🔘 how applications are submitted and reviewed.

Participants will be able to explore funding opportunities for their initiatives and put questions to the experts.

➡️ Registration is open until 10:00 (Moscow time) on 13 October via the link.

Please note that applications for the competition will be accepted until 30 October. Foreign citizens and NPOs from around the world are invited to take part.

Maximum grant:

➡️ up to RUB 3 million for foreign citizens;
➡️ up to RUB 5 million for NPOs.

Find out more on the organiser's website.

#grants #NPOs #announcements

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Young researchers from 20+ countries came together in Kazan☪️

From 30 September to 3 October, Kazan hosted the 4th Youth Scientific Congress of Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Countries, bringing together around 100 young researchers, scientists and students from more than 20 countries.

The Congress received over 2,500 applications from 100 countries. Finalists presented research across five tracks:

➡️ biomedicine and biotechnology
➡️ environmental sustainability and green tech
➡️ AI and digital solutions in education
➡️ architecture, design and art
➡️ international relations and international law

This year saw the introduction of a project track, where young researchers joined forces to create practical solutions and presented these to a panel of experts.

The research topics were wonderfully diverse, ranging from critical perception of AI-generated content to producing plant protein from green biomass and using bamboo in construction. Participants also looked at how microplastics affect soil and plants, how design can preserve cultural memory, and even how walkable Tashkent's urban environment is.

🏆Winners in each category were offered the opportunity to participate in scientific mentorship, work placements and short-term educational programmes at research centres in OIC member states. Several participants were invited to study at Kazan Federal University.

The Congress was organised by Kazan Federal University and the Academy of Youth Diplomacy, with support from the Government of the Republic of Tatarstan, the OIC Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH), the Russia – Islamic World Strategic Vision Group and the Gorchakov Fund.

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Have an idea for a project? The Presidential Grants Foundation is ready to support it!

The Presidential Grants Foundation is now accepting applications for an international grant competition open to foreign citizens and non-profit organisations.

Participants can receive funding to implement projects in their home countries in one of three areas:

1️⃣ Public-Interest Content — projects that help people in Russia and other countries learn more about each other.
2️⃣ Community and Family Support — socially significant initiatives for parent, family and patient communities, focused on communication, mutual support, sharing practical knowledge and social inclusion.
3️⃣ Environmental Protection — projects aimed at wildlife conservation.

Application period: 1-30 October
Results announced: November 2026
Project start: from 1 December 2026

Maximum grant:
➡️ RUB 3 million — for foreign citizens;
➡️ RUB 5 million — for foreign non-profit organizations.

Have questions?
Join an open webinar with representatives of the Presidential Grants Foundation on 2 October at 3:00 PM (Moscow time, UTC+3).
The experts will explain the eligibility requirements, competition areas, application process and submission requirements, and answer participants’ questions.

✈️ For questions about participation: support@sozidateli.ru

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Russian experts in the Balkans 🇷🇸 🇲🇪

As part of a visit to the Balkans in late September, Russian experts held meetings in Serbia and Montenegro.

➡️ On September 18–19, Ragusa Hub in Belgrade hosted a lecture series on European and Eurasian integration models, with Mark Entin – Head of the Department of Integration and Human Rights Law at MGIMO and former Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Luxembourg – among the keynote speakers.

The agenda included:

✅ different models of integration and the role of international law;
✅ how integration processes intersect with state sovereignty;
✅ the evolving trajectories of the Eurasian Economic Union and BRICS.

Branko Rakić, Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Belgrade, moderated the discussion.

➡️ On September 21, Russian and Montenegrin researchers convened at the Institute of History at the University of Montenegro in Podgorica for an academic exchange session.

Among those taking part were Mark Entin and Ekaterina Entina, Director of HSE University's Mediterranean Studies Centre and Advisor to the Gorchakov Fund. Alexander Lukashik, Russia's Ambassador to Montenegro, opened the event with welcoming remarks.

The discussion centered on:

▪️ Eurasian integration;
▪️ the development of cooperation between Balkan countries and foreign partners;
▪️ prospects for academic cooperation between Russian and Montenegrin research centers.

The programme also featured the presentation of two books on pivotal moments in recent Balkan history: Lasting Echo of 1999 and 30 Years After Dayton: How Are You, Bosnia?

Throughout the trip, the experts met with members of Serbia's and Montenegro's academic communities to explore avenues for future cooperation.

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While Delhi hosts the BRICS Summit, the Asian Dialogue is discussing what the new world order will look like 🌐

The second day in Delhi focused on the key factors that are reshaping the global economy and international relations today.

We discussed:

🟠who will benefit most from the technological revolution;
🟠whether sustainable development can be reconciled with energy security, and how the global energy market will evolve;
🟠what is happening to key transport routes and energy hubs;
🟠whether global trade is heading towards new rules of the game and, if so, what role states and international institutions will play.

The discussions brought together experts from Russia, India, Indonesia, Iran, and Kyrgyzstan. They represented organizations and research centers including IMEMO RAS, Observer Research Foundation, Esya Centre, ICRIER, Manav Rachna University, the Institute for Iran and Eurasia Studies, and others.

And in the evening, it was time to leave the conference room behind and explore Delhi. We’ll be sharing all about it soon!

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From Tashkent straight to Delhi! 🇮🇳

On September 9, our scientific and educational programme Asian Dialogue — 2026 kicked off in the Indian capital. The programme is organised by the Gorchakov Fund in partnership with the Observer Research Foundation (ORF).

✅ This year’s programme focuses on the shifting balance of power and the emergence of a new world order.

The participants include young researchers, journalists, analysts and international affairs experts from Russia, India and other Asian countries.

The first day featured the opening ceremony, followed by discussions on the transformation of the global system and the role of the Global South.

Welcome remarks were delivered by:

🟠Vladimir Ladanov, Minister Counsellor at the Embassy of Russia in India;
🟠Sunjoy Joshi, Chairman of the ORF;
🟠Pankaj Saran, former Deputy National Security Adviser of India;
🟠Elena Remizova, Head of the Representative Office of Rossotrudnichestvo in India;
🟠Sergey Orlov, Deputy Executive Director of the Gorchakov Fund.

What was on the agenda?

➡️The prospects for a polycentric world order and the role of international organisations
➡️The concept of civilisation-states and the influence of non-state actors on shaping public narratives
➡️The prospects for cooperation between Russia and South Asian countries across various fields

Following the expert discussions, participants moved on to the youth track. More discussions, new ideas and a joint search for practical solutions lie ahead as the programme continues!

➡️Find out more on the Fund’s website.

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South Asia is emerging as one of the key centres of the developing polycentric world. Yet alongside economic growth, countries in the region are facing a variety of challenges, ranging from technological competition to social change.

➡️ In what ways are these processes reshaping South Asia? What opportunities do they create for cooperation between Russia and the region's countries?

Explore the Gorchakov Fund’s new analytical report, “Between Technology, Energy and Crises: South Asia in the New World”, prepared for the “Asian Dialogue — 2026”.

👤 Author — Alexey Kupriyanov, PhD in History, Head of the Centre for the Indo-Pacific Region at IMEMO RAS.

The expert explores:

🟠 how South Asian countries are responding to competition between technological systems and seeking to preserve their sovereignty;
🟠 why the energy transition presents both a challenge and an opportunity for development in the region;
🟠 how crises and the vulnerability of traditional trade routes affect the region’s economies;
🟠 what prospects are emerging for Russia–India and broader regional cooperation.

📎 Read the analytical report and share them with others!

#AsianDialogue #Analytics #SouthAsia

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International BRICS School: New Generation — Registration Is Still Open!

The BRICS–Russia Expert Council invites young professionals to take part in the 10th International BRICS School: New Generation.

Over the past ten years, the School has brought together more than 1,000 young professionals from 60+ countries, building an international community of young experts interested in the development of BRICS.

🗓️ 27–29 October

📍Moscow

The working language is English.

What awaits participants?

⏩️ lectures and expert sessions;
⏩️ workshops, business simulations and debates;
⏩️ meetings with representatives of government, academia, business, think tanks and international organisations;
⏩️ an opportunity to exchange experiences and build professional connections with participants from around the world.

Who can apply?

✅ researchers and innovators;
✅ diplomats and government officials;
✅ political scientists and analysts;
✅ entrepreneurs;
✅ journalists;
✅ representatives of NGOs and youth organisations.

Age: 18–35.

📱 Submit your application by 15 September.

📎 Find more details on the organiser’s website.

#announcements

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