The Alfa Fellowship Program is a professional-level initiative designed to foster 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. Throughout the summer and into the fall, Alfa Fellows attend a seminar program with key government, public, and private sector officials to discuss current issues facing Russia. Fellows then work at leading organizations in Russia, including private companies, media outlets, think tanks, and NGOs. The Fellowship includes a monthly stipend, language training, program-related travel costs, housing,and insurance. Fellows are competitively chosen from the fields of business, journalism, law, public policy, or closely related areas. Russian language proficiency is preferred, though not required, at the time of application.

Application Deadline: December 1
Online Application: www.culturalvistas.org/alfa
Contact: alfa@culturalvistas.org

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

Submitted by Madeline Chauvin