The Contest Committee was headed by Viktor Khristenko, Chairman of the Supervisory Council, SUSU alumnus and founder of the Step into the Future grants program.
This support program is distinguished by its flexibility. The funding will depend on the talents and enthusiasm of the candidates themselves, including on their contribution to the development of science at South Ural State University. Researchers will also be provided with an opportunity to take internships and go on various science trips.
"We received 33 applications, carefully examined them all and selected 10 best ones. We have high hopes and rely on this project's participants in terms of the future development of our university," noted in his welcome speech the SUSU Rector Alexander Wagner.
The presented reports highlighted the details of such projects as: digital twins of materials; technology of high-functional cement composites for the Arctic; developing models for predicting the unplanned downtime of industrial equipment; developing a technique for calculating the design of valveless piston pumps, etc.
"Many of the presented works are very interesting, just like the guys themselves, who defended them. Soon we will make a decision and announce the names of the grants winners! I wouldn't point out certain projects right now as there should be an intrigue in any contest," shared Viktor Khristenko.
Program of the Step into the Future includes several tacks:
1. Students and Postgraduates
For winners of the project works tournament. Teams include 3 to 5 students and postgraduates aged under 30, who passed exams with only "good" and "excellent" marks and have no outstanding program requirements.
2. Young Scientists
Fulfilment of an initiative project for young people. Yearly support of 10 projects in two categories of funding: "silver" and "gold". Candidates can include the project managers and 50+% of the team members aged under 39.
3. Leading Scientists
Fulfilment of a project guided by a leading scientist. Creation of a new point of growth at SUSU: a new laboratory for conducting of advanced research. Funding is allocated in the course of the year as provided for by the university.
Potential grant holders are winners of the Megagrants program for young scientists; leading scientists attracted to solve tasks at the operating laboratories, launched under such programs as Priority 2030, Advanced Engineering School, Youth Laboratories, and Youth Design Bureaus.
For details on this project, please visit this website: pmn.susu.ru