In 2021, more than 2.5 billion rubles will be allocated for additional payments to young scientists

“We are increasing the number of grant support, along with scholarships that graduate students receive.

We are also introducing another grant support for young scientists, for the most talented, this year more than 2.5 billion rubles will be allocated, "Falkov quotes TASS as saying.

Earlier, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin spoke about the work on defining the status of a young scientist in legislation.