Alfa Fellowship Program

  Russia

• Moscow: 
Moscow (Moskva)

Term: Not Applicable 
Dates: Application Deadline is December 1

Description: The Alfa Fellowship Program is a high-level professional development exchange program placing qualified American citizens in work assignments at leading Russian organizations in the fields of business, economics, journalism, law, public policy, and government.

Key goals of the Alfa Fellowship Program are expanding networks of American and Russian professionals, developing greater intercultural understanding, and advancing U.S./Russian relations.

The program includes language training, seminar programs, and extended professional experience. Fellows receive travel, free housing, monthly stipends, and insurance. Annual application deadline is December 1.

Please visit our website for more information and to apply online.

Highlights: Drawing upon extensive contacts throughout industry, media, government, and nonprofit institutions in Russia, the Alfa Fellowship Program works together with participants to identify suitable professional assignments at leading Russian institutions 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 Center for International Fellowships in Moscow.

In addition to individualized professional assignments, the Alfa Fellowship Program includes:

* Four-month Russian language tutoring program in the U.S.
* Four-month intensive 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 in a neighboring country

Qualifications:
- U.S. citizen between the ages of 25 and 35
- Graduate degree and professional experience in business, economics, journalism, mass communications, law, international relations, political science, government, or public policy. Candidates without a graduate degree must demonstrate extensive and equivalent professional experience in their field
- 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/she will need to be proficient in a second language to qualify for the program.
- Evidence of leadership potential

OJSC Alfa-Bank is incorporated, focused and based in Russia, and is not affiliated with U.S.-based Alfa Insurance.

Cost in US$: Fellowship

Experience Required: yes

Graduate degree or equivalent training and experience and at least two years of relevant work experience

This Program is open to American Participants.

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview Required
• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

CDS International, Inc.'s Mission Statement: We are a nonprofit organization that supports intercultural understanding through professional development programs in Argentina, Germany, Russia, Spain, and the United States. Our programs include international internships, professional fellowships, State Department public diplomacy initiatives, J-1 visa services, work-study programs, and study tours. We have over 40 years of experience working with participants from more than 80 countries.

Year Founded: 1968