Steering of university research in the Russian Federation

Abstract

The field of science in the Russian Federation has been undergoing a chain of reforms since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Within the other sub-sectors of state science university research sector plays a significant role in all reforms being the link between education and research. Russian government intends to intensify its role and efficiency by encouraging and supporting its participation as an active member in the development of the national innovation system. The gradual transfer of predominant funding of science from the federal budget into the competitive funding allocation method based on results, the government’s support of the creation of research and innovative universities, state research centers contribute to the implementation of the national objectives aimed at modernization and increase of quality and efficiency of the higher education system and research of the Russian Federation. These positive initiatives require more efforts from the government to create necessary conditions and offer financial and legislative support to higher education institutions, research institutes and innovation-oriented enterprises.

Key words: steering, university research, Russia, funding, science policy