It is A 2-4 week fellowship programme for non-Russian specialists aimed at exchanging experience with counterparts from around the world and immersing oneself in the Russian expert agenda in seven areas: Russian studies, journalism, medicine, advanced technologies, energy, and theatre

The interussia is funded by The Alexander Gorchakov Public Diplomacy Fund, which was established on February 2, 2010. The mission of the Fund is to encourage development of public diplomacy and support creation of a public, political, and business climate abroad, favorable for Russia.

The Gorchakov Fund undertakes activities in the following areas:

• provides support to development of social, cultural, educational, research and management programs in the area of international relations;
• engages in the analysis of the state of economy and public policy, investment and innovation potential of Russia abroad, consulting and monitoring of current processes in the area of public diplomacy;
• provides financial, methodological and organizational support to interested national organizations submitting initiative proposals, which comply with the statuary goals of the Fund;
• organizes and coordinates conferences and workshops, symposia, business meetings and lectures;
• participates in the educational process;
• establishes information centers on the topics of the Fund’s expertise;
• implements international cooperation and provides support to development of international ties;
• provides assistance in creating a favorable public opinion of Russia abroad

Fellowships

Fellowship duration ranges from 4 to 6 weeks, depending on its area

The duration of the fellowship ranges from 2 to 6 weeks, depending on the area.

The costs of accommodation and travel to the fellowship venue are borne by the organisers. Participants are paid a scholarship for the fellowship period.

What programmes are open for applications?

• InteRussia fellowship in Electric Power
•  InteRussia fellowship in International Relations
•  InteRussia fellowship in Oriental Studies
•  InteRussia fellowship in Journalism for specialists from South Asia
•  InteRussia fellowship in Russian Studies
•  InteRussia fellowship in Medicine
•  InteRussia fellowship in Journalism for specialists from MENA countries
•  InteRussia fellowship in Engeneering: Artificial Intellegence and Medicine
•  InteRussia fellowship in Archeology
•  InteRussia fellowship in Journalism for specialists from Africa
•  InteRussia fellowship in Energy for Specialists from Latin America
•  InteRussia fellowship in Theatre Arts

Fellowship is organised at Russian major research centers, leading educational institutions, international business companies, corporations, and media outlets
Travel expenses to the fellowship venue and accommodation of the participants are borne by the organizers. Participants are paid a scholarship for the fellowship period

Participation benefits

• Undertake a fellowship in Russia’s largest companies and institutions
• Get to know the Russian scientific and expert agenda
• Learn about Russian practices of professional activity in the field of research, culture, technology and medicine and exchange experience with counterparts from around the world
• Participate in projects by leading think tanks, universities and community-based organisations