Russian Science Foundation. Field of knowledge: Chemistry and Materials Sciences

Abstract

The main principles of activity of the Russian Science Foundation (RSF) as a key tool for the support of fundamental and exploratory research in the Russian Federation are described. The opportunities provided by the RSF for project implementation at diferent levels, in particular, for the Presidential Research Project Program, are presented. The expert evaluation of proposed projects is considered in detail. Data on grant support for the Chemistry and Materials Science research field, which accounts for 13.6% of the whole amount of RSF financing, are given. Characteristic features of expert evaluation and performance indicators are outlined.