Abstract:

Operation system and characteristics of Russian national science foundations are in-depth analyzed from the financing situation, international cooperation, project evaluation in this paper. It’s  found that Russian national science foundations aim to build competitive atmosphere in academic circles through project; support young scientists through special plan and policy to ensure the continuous development of national science and technology talent reserve; attach importance to internationalization and  promotion of the project achievements; directly responsible to the President, which is internally beneficial to put the national  strategy and willing topractice through the foundations, balance the interests of different regions, and externally promote the‘ scientific diplomacy’,enhance the international influence and the national soft power.

Key words: Russia, science foundation, foundation for basic research