Applicants

The Gaidar Institute for Economic Policy Foundation is carrying out admission to training programs for scientific and scientific-pedagogical personnel in the postgraduate group of 5.2. Economics scientific specialties:

5.2.1. Economics theory;
5.2.2. Mathematical, statistical and instrumental methods in economics;
5.2.3. Regional and sectoral economics by specialization: regional economics, industrial economics, innovation economics;
5.2.4. Finance.

Persons with higher professional education proved by a specialty degree or master's degree are eligible for the postgraduate program of the Gaidar Institute. Admission to full-time postgraduate studies is carried out on a competitive basis within the admission control figures (budget-funded places) and under contracts on provision of paid educational services.

 
Duration of study: full–time education – 3 years.
 

The number of places for enrollment of postgraduate students of the Gaidar Institute

Economics
Code: 5.2.
Places on a contractual basis
25
 

Applications and documents for postgraduate studies are accepted

Deadlines for submitting documents
June 20 till September 19 (until 17:00 Moscow time)
Entrance tests
September 22 till September 26
Contract completion date
September 29 (until 16:00 Moscow time)
Issuance of enrollment orders
September 30
Beginning of the academic year
October 1

Entrance tests are conducted in person, in Russian. The minimum score based on the results of entrance tests:
In specialty: 4 points
In a foreign language: 4 points
The minimum sum of competitive points for all entrance tests is 8 points.
Retaking entrance tests is not allowed.

Applicants have the right to provide information about their individual achievements, which results are taken into account when applying for training. The points awarded for individual achievements are included in the sum of competitive points.

 

Name of individual achievements:

scientific publications in scientific journals included in the databases of WOS, Scopus, Springer Russian Science Citation Index (RSCI), "white list" ( https://journalrank.rcsi.science/ru/record-sources/), corresponding to the scientific specialty stated in the application for admission — 10 points;

scientific publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals included in the relevant list of the Higher Attestation Commission in K1 and K2 categories (https://vak.minobrnauki.gov.ru/), corresponding to the scientific specialty stated in the application for admission (awarded in the absence of points under paragraph 1 of this section) — 6 баллов;

Participation in research works, projects, grants corresponding to the scientific specialty stated in the application for admission, with inclusion in the list of performers confirmed — 6 баллов;

interview sheet with a potential scientific adviser5 баллов;

diploma of higher education (specialty, master's degree) with honors corresponding to the scientific specialty stated in the application for admission — 1 баллов.

The ranking of admission lists is based on the following additional criteria (in order of priority):

  • the number of points for the entrance test in a special discipline;
  • the number of points for the entrance test in a foreign language;
  • the number of points for individual achievements;
  • statement of consent for enrollment.

For foreign citizens and stateless persons, admission conditions are established in accordance with the existing legislation of the Russian Federation. Citizens with disabilities take entrance exams in accordance with the established procedure taking into account the specifics of psychophysical development, individual capabilities and the state of health of such applicants in conformity with the existing legislation of the Russian Federation. There is no dormitory at the Gaidar Institute.

 

List of documents required for admission to the postgraduate department


The application for admission to postgraduate studies is submitted to the Chairman of the admission committee of the Institute with the following documents attached:

identity document(s), citizenship (passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation);

document on education and qualifications (with an attachment) certifying the education of the appropriate level – specialty degree, master's degree (hereinafter referred to as the standard document). The applicant can provide one or more standard documents. A certificate of recognition of a foreign education (if necessary) is provided within the same time frame as a standard document.;

document certifying registration in the system of individual (personalized) accounting (SNILS) (if available);

if it is necessary to create special conditions for conducting entrance examinations, a disability – proving document is required. The specified document is accepted by the Institute if its validity expires no earlier than the day of application for admission; if the validity period is not specified, the document is valid for one year, starting from the date of issuance;

documents certifying the applicant’s individual achievements, which results are taken into account when applying for training (submitted at the applicant’s discretion);

two photos of the applicant (3x4 cm) (one in an electronic jpg format) - Photo requirements;

other documents (to be submitted at the applicant’s discretion);

military ID (attached registration certificate) (for those liable for military service);

the applicant’s taxpayer identification number (INN);

consent to personal data processing;

The documents required for admission are submitted to the Institute in one of the following ways:

documents can be handed in by an applicant or a trusted person to the Postgraduate Department at the following address: 125993, Moscow, Gazetny Pereulok, 3-5, building 1, entr. 8, office 537 during the opening hours of the Admission Committee: Monday-Friday from 10.30 to 17.00, lunch break from 13.00 to 14.00;

documents can be sent to the Institute through public postal service operators at the following address: 125993, Moscow, Gazetny Pereulok, 3-5, building 1, IEP, Postgraduate Studies Department, Admission Committee;

documents can be sent in electronic form via the Institute's electronic information system by e-mail to voloshina@iep.ru, as well as through the Single Portal of State Services (ЕGPU).

The texts and details of all scanned or photographed documents must be legible.

 

ENTRANCE EXAMS

Postgraduate entrance exams programs:

 

Postgraduate Department: 125993, Moscow, Gazetny Pereulok, 3-5, building 1, entr. 8, office 537.
Tel.: (495) 629-94-64, (495) 629-47-13. Tatiana Voloshina – voloshina@iep.ru

The Institute has a pass system in place, to order a pass and arrange an appointment time, please call: +7(965)134-79-36.