THE ROLE OF RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE IN INNOVATION OF THE METALLURGICAL INDUSTRY OF RUSSIA

Abstract

Research infrastructures play a vital role in advanced scientific research. At the same time they are an important element of innovative development of the Russian metallurgical industry. Its modernization and improved competitiveness on global markets can be facilitated by the opportunities of the open access both to Russian and European research infrastructures. The paper describes the types and rules of access. Transnational access to European research infrastructures is possible only on a competitive basis where up to 20% of the test time is provided to user teams from Russia and some other countries. Virtual access ensures free of charge access to e-Infrastructure, namely to powerful computers, networks and databanks in various fields. In addition, the paper describes information resources providing all necessary data about the main European research infrastructures.