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.