Participant Profile

PARTICIPANT PROFILE

  • Fellows have a demonstrated interest in Russian, European, and Eurasian affairs, exceptional academic and professional credentials, proven personal initiative, and clear goals and expectations for their professional assignments
  • Fellows are early to mid-career professionals with experience in business, economics, journalism, law, public policy, arts/cultural management, human development or other fields
  • Fellows possess leadership potential and are active in community and/or public service
  • Fellows value being part of an international network of individuals with diverse backgrounds and a common interest in Russia and the region
  • While Russian language skills vary, most fellows have studied Russian for at least two years at the post-secondary level

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Early to mid-career professional from the United States, United Kingdom, or Germany*
  • Bachelor’s degree and relevant professional experience related to desired field of work placement
  • Demonstrated interest in Russia and the region with clearly defined career trajectory
  • Committed to being an active contributor to an international network
  • Previous study of a second language, preferably Russian

*Russian citizens are ineligible to apply, including individuals who are also citizens of the United States, United Kingdom, or Germany

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Graduate degree related to desired field of work placement
  • Outstanding professional achievement and academic qualifications
  • Active involvement in community and/or public service
  • Evidence of leadership potential
  • Russian language experience is preferred, however not required, at the time of application.

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.