Open Doors Olympiad
Open Doors, with the Russian Government
A free, fully online olympiad. Win and you get a tuition-free quota place plus grant support, with no embassy step.
Last verified 31 Oct 2026. Always confirm details on the official site.
A sub-path of Russian Government Scholarship. Do the shared preparation once, on the main path
Key dates
Registration and portfolio deadline, 2026â27
1 Nov 2026
Stage 1 results
13 Nov 2026
Stage 2 tasks end
21 Dec 2026
Next registration opens
20 Aug 2027 (estimate)
Next deadline
1 Nov 2027 (estimate)
âčïž The 2027â28 dates aren't published. These follow this season's calendar, so confirm on od.globaluni.ru.
Eligibility
- Foreign citizen
- Age: bachelor's 16â23, master's 20â33, PhD 22â35, postdoc 24â39
- A portfolio for one of the 14 subject areas, then online subject tasks
Stipend & benefits
Tuition-free quota place, plus grant support for travel, a monthly allowance, insurance and housing. Postdocs get a research post.
- Free tuition
- Grant support
- No embassy step
Work policy & extra income
The same rules as other international students in Russia. Confirm with your university.
Specific ways scholars earn
- Paid jobs inside your own university
Laureates of this scholarship
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