Lifelong Transition Trajectory for the International Researcher

The paper discusses recent changes occurring in the sphere of research worldwide. A special accent is made on the difficulties that face Russian scholars within adaptation to Bologna Agreements, European Framework for Research Careers and the necessity to integrate into the world research market characterized by transparency, international cooperation, active mobility and worldwide scientific interdependence. The paper provides theoretical analysis of the mentioned changes, highlights the most significant barriers and constraints to becoming an internationally recognized researcher as pointed by the Russian scholars within the case-study of Southern Federal University in Russia. Eventually the author's conclusions and offers are made concerning the tactics for overcoming these constraining factors when planning contemporary researcher‘s lifelong transition trajectory at the international level.