Russia

General Information

Roughly half of the Arctic region is in Russia. Working in the Russian Arctic requires understanding of the culture, both current and those from the past that have shaped the political and social systems of today. The Battelle ARO team understands the environmental logistics challenges of the Russian Arctic, as well as the geopolitical and cultural structures and can facilitate safe execution of research project support.

Battelle ARO's support Services May Include:

Logistics support (transportation, air support, field camps, cargo movement and procurements)
Financial transfers for U.S. researchers and Russian collaborators
Support at established Russian research stations
Interaction and communication with government agencies for customs, permitting and other requirements
Points-of-contact in Russia to meet permitting requirements
Visa and customs support
Sample export/import support
Guidance on local outreach and engagement

The Battelle ARO team will assist researchers in Russia with tailored logistics support plans based on researcher needs and the researcher’s ability for self-sufficiency. For more information on support available for Russia based projects, please reach out to our International Science PM or [email protected].

Photo by: Jorien Vonk

Russia Process Steps

Steps for executing your field season

STEP ONE:
PROPOSAL AND PRE-AWARD

During this process, pIease work with Battelle ARO to develop a proposed logistics plan and review the Suggested Reading by NSF. The PI should also investigate all costs, including permitting and outreach, that need to be included in their proposal submission. Additional information can be found on our Proposal Estimate Support page.

STEP TWO:
NEW FUNDED AWARDS

Battelle ARO securely saves your project record in our system. Records outline your science objectives, along with logistics plans for your fieldwork. If your proposal is recommended for award, the PI reviews the record and the project summary is provided to NSF.

STEP THREE:
PRE-FIELDWORK PLANNING

There are several steps in planning for a successful field season. Teams members should sign up for all applicable Field safety training, acquire all needed permits, review interaction plans and work with your assigned Project Manager to finalize all planning to safely and efficiently execute your fieldwork.

STEP FOUR:
EXECUTE FIELDWORK

Following the plan developed at the pre-fieldwork planning stage, PIs conduct fieldwork according to the planned scope and budget. Communicate any changes or deviations to your Project Manager and they will determine next steps.

STEP FIVE:
INCIDENT REPORTING AND LESSONS LEARNED

Reporting incidents and near misses is integral to NSF's risk management program. Lessons learned are considered anonymously to make improvements in program safety. Report incidents to your Project Manager, via the Gateway, or by contacting NSF directly.

Developing Your Russia Field Plan

Russia Chukotka Science Support Group

Chukotka Science Support Group

Guides
Letters of invitation
Assist with local permission to visit sensitive areas
Permit requirements

Russia Explore Kamchatka

Explore Kamchatka

Guides
Letters of invitation
Assist with local permission to visit sensitive areas,
Permit requirements guides
Food/meals
Rent ATVs, boats, barges, and cars

Russia North East Science Station / Pleistocene Park

North East Science Station / Pleistocene Park

Logistics
Research support
Partner/collaborate with projects
Year-round science technical support
Assistance with proposal estimates
Support at the station and along the Kolyma River north to the Arctic Ocean

Russia South Russian Regional Centre for Preparation and Implementation of International Projects Limited

South Russian Regional Centre for Preparation and Implementation of International Projects Limited (CPPI-S Ltd)

Assist with cargo import/export
Obtain supplies in European
Russia for projects
Transport samples within Russia for export and export
Conduct ongoing sampling and monitoring for long-term projects requiring on year-round measurements.