Cooperation of Tomsk Oblast and Russian Foundation for Basic Research
For the Tomsk Oblast as a region with a high concentration of research and development the cooperation with the Russian Foundation for Basic Research is not only one of the forms of mutually beneficial cooperation but also an effective tool for implementing the federal and international projects throughout the region. Since 1998, for 20 years, the results of projects, supported by the RFBR, made a significant contribution to the socio-economic development of the Tomsk Oblast and the region establishment as a scientific, educational and innovation center. The RFBR’ regional contests allow Tomsk Oblast Administration to attract the russian and international professionals to the region in order to respond to global challenges, as well as to ensure that the Russian Federation is among the leading countries in the world in terms of the quality of research and