The Research Institute of State Anti-Corruption Policy at Lomonosov Moscow State University is honored to invite faculty members, young scientists, postgraduate researchers, and students from your university to participate in the annual All-Russian Competition of Scientific Research and Practical Developments in the Field of Anti-Corruption.

The competition is an official event of the Decade of Science and Technology in the Russian Federation (2022–2031) and is implemented as part of the “Science to Win” initiative.

KEY COMPETITION DETAILS

• Application Deadline: September 1, 2025.
• Results Announcement: December 9, 2025, on International Anti-Corruption Day.

Nomination Categories and Eligible Submissions:

1. Scientific Research:
   • Final qualifying works (theses/dissertations) and course projects (Bachelor’s, Specialist’s, Master’s levels).
   • Published scientific articles from the preceding calendar year.
2. Practical Developments (New Category):
   • Educational curricula and professional development programs in the anti-corruption field.
   • Implemented or proposed anti-corruption projects (including student-led initiatives) with high potential for practical application.

New International Status:

Beginning in 2025, the competition is open to international participants. Submissions in Russian are accepted from partner universities and scientific organizations in CIS member states and other countries.

A WORD FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Vyacheslav E. Shorokhov, Scientific Director of the Research Institute of State Anti-Corruption Policy at MSU:

“Our competition is a platform for advancing cutting-edge ideas in the fight against corruption. This year, by expanding to an international level and introducing a category for practical developments, we aim to integrate scientific achievements into real-world practice. Participation offers not only a chance to win but also an opportunity to contribute to the national knowledge base and, for the best, to join the research school at the MSU ‘Compliance’ Research and Education Center. We invite all who strive to make the world a better place and wish every participant success!”

OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPANTS

• Recognition: Become a winner in one of the nominations of a prestigious national competition.
• Publication: Have your work included in the National Database of Scientific, Methodological, and Practical Developments in Anti-Corruption.
• Career: Opportunity to be selected as a research intern at the research school of the MSU “Compliance” Research and Education Center.

Informational Resources:

• Information page on the Decade of Science and Technology portal: наука.рф
• Official page on the MSU “Lomonosov” scientific network.