Applications are invited for the Alfa Fellowship Programme for the year 2022. German, US and UK students are eligible to apply for this fellowship program.

The key goals of the Alfa Fellowship Program are expanding networks of American, British, and German professionals in Russia, developing greater intercultural understanding and advancing knowledge of Russia in the West.

Candidates should ideally have a graduate degree in business, economics, journalism, law, public policy, or a related field.

Brief Description

• Course Level: The Alfa Fellowship Program is designed to address this problem by providing a new and exciting opportunity for young professionals from the U.S., U.K., and Germany to live and work in Russia and to enable them to develop genuine expertise through individualized professional assignments.
• Scholarship Award: Varies
• Nationality: Applicants from U.S., U.K. or German citizens are eligible to apply for this fellowship.
• Scholarship can be taken in Moscow, Russia

Eligibility

The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the scholarship:

• U.S., U.K., or German citizen between the ages of 25 and 35 (Russian citizens are ineligible to apply, including individuals who are also citizens of the United States, United Kingdom or Germany)
• Graduate degree and at least two years of relevant professional experience in business, economics, journalism, law, public policy or a related field. Candidates without a graduate degree completed or in progress must have an undergraduate degree and approximately 5-6 years of professional experience in their field.

Desired Qualifications

• Outstanding professional achievement and academic qualifications
• Active involvement in community or public service
• Russian language experience is preferred, however not required, at the time of application. If an applicant does not speak Russian, he or she will need to demonstrate proficiency in a second language to qualify for the program
• Evidence of leadership potential

The Alfa Fellowship Program is a professional-level initiative focused on the Fellows’ assignments in Russia. The Alfa Fellowship Program will not sponsor independent or academic research.

College Admission Requirement: Applicants should be between the ages of 25 and 35.

Additionally, the applicant must be proficient in a second language to qualify for the program. Where the Russian writing sample is required in the application, applicants who do not speak Russian should upload a statement in English detailing other languages in which they are proficient and where and when those language skills were acquired. Statements in languages other than English or Russian will not be reviewed.

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How to Apply

• How to Apply: The mode of application is online. The online application and all supporting materials, including transcripts and letters of recommendation, must be received by this date. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. We encourage candidates to submit applications as early as possible.
• English language Requirements: Russian language experience is preferred, however not required, at the time of application. If an applicant does not speak Russian, he/she will need to demonstrate in the personal statement a connection to Russia – be it professional or personal – and how he/she could be successful on the program with limited language skills.

Application Form

Benefits

The Alfa Fellowship Program includes the following provisions:

• Round-trip transportation to New York City, London or Berlin, and accommodation (if needed) for selection interviews
• U.S./U.K./Germany-based language training as required based on proficiency evaluation
• Orientation seminar in Washington, D.C., including speakers, activities, travel, and accommodation
• Program-related transportation between U.S./U.K./Germany and Russia
• Russia-based language training
• Moscow Seminar Program, including meetings, briefings, assignment planning, and excursions
• A generous monthly stipend during the program in Russia
• All program-related travel within Russia
• Accommodation in Russia
• Limited international health, accident, and liability insurance during the program in Russia

Application Deadline: December 1, 2021

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