Under the framework of the Presidential research funding program, 867 new projects led by early career researchers will be implemented in the next years. 414 young scientists under the age of 33 will be awarded with grants worth of 1.5-2 million rubles per year; 348 youth research groups will be awarded with annual funding of 3-6 million rubles; 105 projects of youth research groups were granted competitive extension for up to two years.
6 projects led by young scientists and implemented at high-tech enterprises, including projects in microelectronics, will be also funded in amount 5-8 million Russian rubles annually.