National research universities - the future of the high technical school in Russia

In article the basic criteria with which should satisfy Research University are determined. One of the major tasks of Research University will consist in development of mechanisms and infrastructures contractual and integration of scientific - educational activity with branch and academic scientific research institutes. Influence of national, the major element of national innovative system, on social and economic development of region, profile industries and systems of vocational training is considered. The list of parameters of an on which the competitive offer of the high school applying for the status research should be based is resulted. System effects and expected results of realization of the program of creation of national Research Universities are designated.