Incoming Mobility
HSE University is a leader in Russian education, setting itself apart with its international presence and cooperation. Our faculty, researchers, and students represent over 90 countries and are part of HSE University’s drive to internationalize and combine Russian education traditions with the best international teaching and research practices.
International faculty and researchers make an outstanding contribution to HSE University's educational programmes and research (the university is ranked among top 100 institutions worldwide in Politics & International Studies, Sociology, Economics & Econometrics in the QS – World University Rankings by Subject).
If you are interested in exploring opportunities for cooperation with the Graduate School of Business, there are many forms of short- and mid-term academic mobility, available for international faculty and researchers
International specialists now have the opportunity to join our faculty to carry out research or educational activities, including:
- visiting professorship or lectureship;
- contributing to our current educational and research programs with guest lectures and workshops;
- participating in our conferences and seminars;
- contributing to our research projects, adding new emphases or expanding our current expertise
Qualifications and application
To apply for visiting professorship or lectureship positions generally it is sufficient to have a university degree (under certain circumstances a doctorate is required) and several years of academic activity and teaching experience. A tenured position at one of our partner business schools will be an advantage.
Depending on the project you are applying for, you may be expected to demonstrate a specific standard of excellence and academic competence.
Below are the technical guides that will help you to better understand administrative procedures you will have to go through to be able to work in Russia and the timelines for applications. Please note that we will take care of the most of processes.
- For remote contracts, please view the following guide.
- For onsite contracts, please check the following guide.
Guide for remote interaction
This guide sets out steps to be taken to invite an international specialist to teach classes or carry out research project remotely.
| # | Step | Responsible Person | Deadline |
| 1. | Expression of the interest in taking part in academic mobility programs | Applicant | n/a |
| 2. | Getting in touch with a visiting faculty (a faculty member, an academic director of an educational program, a leader of a research project or a lab) to set up the framework of expected cooperation | Applicant | n/a |
| 3. | Submission of CV, copies of all passport pages, bank details and other information required to complete the contract, written consent to conclude a contract to the International Office | Applicant | 50 days before |
| 4. | Submission of the project application to the Research Committee | GSB Mobility Coordinator | 45 days before |
| 5. | Upon the approval of the application by the Research Committee, finalizing the contract work You can find contract templates on the Legal Affairs Department's website: https://legal.hse.ru/fizik | GSB Mobility Coordinator | 15 days before |
| 6. | Signing contract documents, mailing the signed documents to Moscow by post / delivery service | Applicant | 10 days before |
| 7. | Delivery of the services under the contract | Applicant |
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Guide for onsite interaction
This guide sets out steps to be taken to invite an international specialist to teach classes or carry out research project on campus in Moscow.
| # | Step | Responsible Person | Deadline |
| 1. | Expression of the interest in taking part in academic mobility programs | Applicant | n/a |
| 2. | Getting in touch with a visiting faculty (a faculty member, an academic director of an educational program, a leader of a research project or a lab) to set up the framework of expected cooperation | Applicant | n/a |
| 3. | Submission of CV, copy of main passport page, bank details and other information required to complete the contract, written consent to conclude a contract to the International Office | Applicant | 80 days before |
| 4. | Submission of the application to the Research Committee | GSB Mobility Coordinator | 75 days before |
| 5. | Upon the approval of the application by the Research Committee, applying for a visa invitation and finalizing the contract work | GSB Mobility Coordinator | 60-50 days before |
| 6. | Getting a Russian visa in a Russian Embassy or Visa Center | Applicant | 20 days before |
| 7. | Reservation of accommodation and tickets (with Applicant's approval) | GSB Mobility Coordinator | 15 days before |
| 8. | Visa registration | GSB Mobility Coordinator / Applicant | Arrival day / next day |
| 9. | Signing original contract documents, scanning all passport pages You can find contract templates on the Legal Affairs Department's website: https://legal.hse.ru/fizik | GSB Mobility Coordinator / Applicant | Arrival day / next day |
| 10. | Delivery of the services under the contract | Applicant |
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| 11. | Signing certificate of services rendered, signing a statement on the status of resident / non-resident in the Russian Federation You can find contract templates on the Legal Affairs Department's website: https://legal.hse.ru/fizik | GSB Mobility Coordinator / Applicant | 2 days before the end of the project |
Requirements for a CV
A CV should be written in Russian for citizens of the Russian Federation and CIS countries and in Russian or English for foreign nationals; surname, first name and patronymic according to the passport shall be indicated in full. For foreign citizens - in English and native language. For citizens of the Russian Federation and CIS countries - in Russian;
A CV should contain:
- a photograph;
- full date of birth;
- preferred method of communication (telephone or email);
- information on education and advanced training, including dates and details of educational documents;
- information about the degree and (or) PhD, academic rank (if any);
- information on the place of employment with the position held and dates of employment;
- other forms of cooperation with Russian and international organizations and authorities with dates (if any);
- English language proficiency;
- other foreign languages proficiency, including Russian for foreign nationals;
A CV may include the following information (if available):
- the main scientific metrics and identifiers (SPIN-RSCI, ResearcherID, Scopus AuthorID, Google Scholar, etc.);
- scientific awards and prizes received;
- publications, monographs and other results of intellectual activity created personally or in co-authorship with third parties;
- presentations at conferences, seminars, round tables and other events or their organisation;
- projects carried out;
- participation in legal entities as a founder (participant, member) and the management bodies of legal entities;
- membership in professional communities, associations, organisations;
- participation in collegial and expert groups;
- other information confirming qualifications and experience.
Calculation of tax deductions
The following is a calculation of the tax deductions in Russia for service contracts, depending on the status of the contractor.
| Foreign national | Citizen of the Russian Federation | |
| Delivery of services in the Russian Federation | Personal income tax in Russia - 30% (if staying in Russia less than 183 days during the last year - non-resident) or 13% (if staying more than 183 days during the last year - resident) Insurance contributions - 22% | Personal income tax in Russia - 30% (if staying in Russia less than 183 days during the last year - non-resident) or 13% (if staying more than 183 days during the last year - resident) Insurance contributions - 27.1% |
| Delivery of services outside the Russian Federation | Personal income tax in Russia - 0% Insurance contributions - 0% | Personal income tax in Russia - 0% (if staying in Russia for less than 183 days during the last year - non-resident) or 13% (if staying more than 183 days during the last year - resident) Insurance contributions - 0% |
Note: Personal income tax is deducted from the contract amount and insurance contributions are charged "in excess" of the contract amount.
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