Admission to doctoral (PhD) programs for the training of scientific and pedagogical staff in 2026
The Institute's doctoral school trains highly qualified researchers in the emerging discipline of "interdisciplinary brain research" to support both existing and nascent fields of neuroscience.
In 2026, SRINM has been allocated 4 state-funded places (Appendix No. 3.738 to Order No. 1098 of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation of December 30, 2025) for full-time admission in the following specialties:
5.3.7 — Developmental Psychology — 1
5.12.2 — Interdisciplinary Brain Research — 3
5.12.2 — Interdisciplinary Brain Research — 3
Admission to the SRINM PhD Program in 2026
Information on the breakdown and/or redistribution of the target quota for the 2026/27 academic year
If vacancies remain after admission, an additional enrollment of doctoral (PhD) students at SRINM will be announced.
Admission is competitive based on the results of two entrance examinations (exams are taken in Russian): a specialized discipline corresponding to the chosen scientific specialty, and English (interview).
For the 2026/2027 academic year, SRINM offers the opportunity to apply for doctoral (PhD) programs in research and teaching staff training using the "Admission to University Online" super‑service through the federal state system "Unified Portal of State and Municipal Services (Functions)."
Admission is competitive based on the results of two entrance examinations (exams are taken in Russian): a specialized discipline corresponding to the chosen scientific specialty, and English (interview).
For the 2026/2027 academic year, SRINM offers the opportunity to apply for doctoral (PhD) programs in research and teaching staff training using the "Admission to University Online" super‑service through the federal state system "Unified Portal of State and Municipal Services (Functions)."
List of documents required for submitting an application to the SRINM PhD program competition.
- Application addressed to the Director of SRINM, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences L.I. Aftanas
- Consent to the processing of personal data
- Consent to enrollment
- State-issued diploma of higher education (Specialist’s or Master’s degree) with transcript of completed courses and grades (original and copy)
- Personal records form with photograph, certified by the place of work or study
- Reference letter from the place of work or study
- Autobiography
- List of published scientific works, inventions (if any)
- Abstract on the chosen specialty (for applicants with no scientific works or inventions in the chosen specialty), reviewed by the prospective research supervisor
- Identification document (passport) – original and copy of the photo page and registration page
- Two photographs
- Documents confirming individual achievements (submitted at the applicant’s discretion)
- If special conditions are required for entrance examinations – a document confirming limited health capacity or disability necessitating such conditions
- For persons with disabilities of groups I and II, disabled since childhood, or disabled due to military trauma or illness acquired during military service – a report from a federal medical‑social expert commission confirming no contraindications for studying in the relevant educational organizations.
Method of document submission
By Russian Post to the address:
Admissions Committee, PhD Studies,
SRINM, 630117, Novosibirsk, Timakova St., 4
SRINM, 630117, Novosibirsk, Timakova St., 4
In person or via an authorized representative at the address:
Novosibirsk, Timakova St., 4, SRINM, Research Division
Document submission hours:
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM on working days
Document submission hours:
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM on working days
Submission of documents in electronic form is not provided.
Documents sent by mail must be received by the Institute no later than the established document submission deadlines. An authorized representative must have a notarized power of attorney specifying the powers granted to the representative.
No dormitory accommodation is provided to admitted doctoral (PhD) students.
Entrance Examination Programs
