Olga Koshman, Head of the KarRC RAS Doctoral Studies Department, informed that the entrance exams will be held from September 1 to 8, and for those who pass them successfully and get enrolled, studies will begin on October 1, 2026. Depending on the chosen scientific specialization, the duration of study will be 3 or 4 years. Throughout the entire study period, doctoral students will be supervised by leading scientists of the Karelian Research Centre RAS and are also expected to do scientific research.
Olga Sergeevna reminded that, in accordance with the law, doctoral students admitted to state-funded positions and studying successfully are paid a stipend.
Admissions are being conducted for the following scientific specialisations: Набор ведется на поступление по следующим научным специальностям:
• 1.2.2. Mathematical Modeling, Numerical Methods and Software Suites;
• 1.6.9. Geophysics;
• 1.6.10. Geology, Exploration, and Prospecting for Solid Commercial Minerals, Minerageny;
• 1.6.21. Geo-ecology;
• 5.2.3. Regional and Sectoral Economics;
• 5.6.3. Archeology.
Questions regarding admission can be addressed to the Doctoral Studies Department by calling 8(8142)76-55-91, 8(8142) 78-03-55, e-mailing at aspirantura@krc.karelia.ru or in person – off. 416b, 11 Pushkinskaya St., Petrozavodsk.
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June 25, 2026
Admissions for 2026/2027 doctoral studies at KarRC RAS are underway
On June 20, Karelian Research Centre began accepting applications for doctoral studies. A total of 8 full-time positions are available this year, 6 of which are state-funded. The submission deadline is July 2.
Applicants willing to take a doctoral course at the Karelian Research Centre RAS can submit their papers between June 20 and July 2.
On June 20, Karelian Research Centre began accepting applications for doctoral studies. A total of 8 full-time positions are available this year, 6 of which are state-funded. The submission deadline is July 2.
Applicants willing to take a doctoral course at the Karelian Research Centre RAS can submit their papers between June 20 and July 2.
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August 19, 2026
The seventh issue of the journal Transactions of KarRC RAS, ecological studies, released
The 2026 seventh issue of the journal Transactions of the Karelian Research Centre RAS (Ecological Studies series) has been released. The issue contains 16 original articles covering a wide range of scientific topics, such as modeling under-canopy radiation regime, diversity of coastal plant communities in the estuaries of the White and Barents Seas, Sphagnum productivity dynamics in mid-boreal mires of Karelia, etc. The Bereavements feature commemorates the outstanding Russian geobotanist and mire scientist, Tatyana Yurkovskaya.
The 2026 seventh issue of the journal Transactions of the Karelian Research Centre RAS (Ecological Studies series) has been released. The issue contains 16 original articles covering a wide range of scientific topics, such as modeling under-canopy radiation regime, diversity of coastal plant communities in the estuaries of the White and Barents Seas, Sphagnum productivity dynamics in mid-boreal mires of Karelia, etc. The Bereavements feature commemorates the outstanding Russian geobotanist and mire scientist, Tatyana Yurkovskaya.
August 14, 2026
Unique expedition to Balto-Finnic peoples of Siberia
Senior Researcher Alexey Blandov of NORDICA Interdisciplinary Research & Education Center, KarRC RAS, has conducted a unique expedition to Siberia. The key objective of the expedition was to document the current state of idioms and traditional culture among Balto-Finnic ethnics who, during the 19th and 20th centuries, found themselves thousands of kilometers away from their historical homeland
Senior Researcher Alexey Blandov of NORDICA Interdisciplinary Research & Education Center, KarRC RAS, has conducted a unique expedition to Siberia. The key objective of the expedition was to document the current state of idioms and traditional culture among Balto-Finnic ethnics who, during the 19th and 20th centuries, found themselves thousands of kilometers away from their historical homeland
August 12, 2026
Young geologist from Karelia awarded a medal from the Russian Academy of Sciences for research on geochronometer minerals
In July, the Russian Academy of Sciences announced the winners of the competition among scientific works by young scientists and students across 21 research fields. A RAS medal was awarded to Maria Sukhanova, doctoral student at the Institute of Geology KarRC RAS and Junior Researcher at the Institute of Precambrian Geology and Geochronology RAS. Maria engages in dating and determining the formation environments of geochronometer minerals, which help geologists to pinpoint the time and reconstruct the conditions under which rocks and ores formed. We congratulate Maria Sukhanova on this well-deserved award!
In July, the Russian Academy of Sciences announced the winners of the competition among scientific works by young scientists and students across 21 research fields. A RAS medal was awarded to Maria Sukhanova, doctoral student at the Institute of Geology KarRC RAS and Junior Researcher at the Institute of Precambrian Geology and Geochronology RAS. Maria engages in dating and determining the formation environments of geochronometer minerals, which help geologists to pinpoint the time and reconstruct the conditions under which rocks and ores formed. We congratulate Maria Sukhanova on this well-deserved award!