Russia based Alfa bank sponsored Fellowship Program 2012-2013 is currently accepting applications from eligible US and British young professionals. Alfa Fellowship Program offers work assignments to qualified young professionals at leading organizations in Russia.
This is a high-level professional development exchange program that offers fellowships to 10 American and 5 British citizens per year. The fellowship program wishes to expand networks of American, British and Russian professionals and develop greater intercultural understanding among the citizens of US, UK and Russia.
Program Highlights
Owing to its extensive contacts throughout industry, media, government and nonprofit institutions in Russia, the Alfa Fellowship Program works together with participants in identifying suitable work placements at leading institutions in Russia in business, media, and civil society. The Alfa Fellowship Program endeavors to secure positions that meet the interests of both the participants and host institutions. Fellows’ progress is closely monitored by the Fund for International Fellowships and Cultural Dialogue in Moscow.
In addition to individualized professional assignments, the Alfa Fellowship Program includes:
- Four-month Russian language tutoring program in the U.S./U.K.
- Four-month Russian language course in Moscow
- Orientation seminar in Washington, D.C., with accommodation and roundtrip travel included
- Housing in Moscow for the duration of the program
- Monthly stipend
- Limited international health, accident, and liability insurance
- Moscow seminar program
- Three regional excursions throughout Russia and one to a neighbouring country
Program Eligibility
- Candidates for the Alfa Fellowship Program must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- U.S. or U.K. citizen
- 25–35 years old at the application deadline
- Russian proficiency is preferred; qualified candidates with fluency in a second language may be considered
- Graduate-level degree or equivalent training in business, economics, journalism, law, public policy, or government
- At least two years of relevant work experience
- Candidates without graduate degrees must demonstrate extensive and equivalent professional experience in their field, approximately six years, in order to qualify for the Alfa Fellowship Program.
Last date for submitting the applications is December 1, 2011.
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