Actual problems of attracting funding for scientific and educational activities

Abstract

The article aims to analyze the changing role of higher education teachers both in general and in the context of their necessity and ability to participate in fund raising for scientific and educational activities. Using methods of analysis and systematization, the authors examined the role of a teacher in the light of the concept of sustainable development goals developed by the UN General Assembly. Namely, we consider its impact on achieving at least three goals that can also be achieved via raising additional funding to the scientific and educational spheres. The most relevant sources of such additional funding were identified and studied in detail from the authors’ point of view: crowdfunding, targeted capital (endowment fund), and the Russian Science Foundation (RSF). The essence, features, advantages, and relevance of each funding method were studied. As a result of the research, the importance of the participation of higher education teachers in attracting additional funding to higher education institutions was emphasized, and the need for them to acquire new competencies was identified. Based on this, we developed a structure for a professional development course. The course is aimed at increasing the level of awareness of teachers about funding opportunities and mastering tools for fund raising

Keywords

• the role of a higher education teacher
• fundraising
• sustainable development
• crowdfunding
• endowment
• eternal capital
• russian science foundation
• new teacher competencies
• advanced training