Alfa-Bank and Cultural Vistas are pleased to announce a call for applications for the Alfa Fellowship Program. Now celebrating its tenth year, the program is an 11-MONTH PROFESSIONAL-LEVEL initiative designed to create a new generation of American and British leaders with meaningful professional experience in Russia.
The program begins with LANGUAGE TRAINING in the U.S. or U.K., followed by a language course in Moscow starting in mid-June. Throughout the summer, Alfa Fellows attend a SEMINAR PROGRAM with key public and private sector officials to discuss current issues facing Russia. Fellows then WORK AT PROMINENT ORGANIZATIONS IN RUSSIA, including private companies, media outlets, think tanks, and foundations.
Eligible candidates must have a graduate degree and professional experience in business, economics, journalism, law, public policy, or a related field. Russian language proficiency is preferred. The Fellowship includes a GENEROUS MONTHLY STIPEND, LANGUAGE TRAINING, PROGRAM-RELATED TRAVEL COSTS, HOUSING, AND INSURANCE.
Deadline to apply for the 2014-2015 program year:
December 1.
Additional details and the online application can be found at: www.culturalvistas.org/alfa.
For more information, please contact:
alfa@culturalvistas.org or +1 212 497 3510.
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