DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: March 1, 2021.
OPEN TO: citizen or permanent resident of the Russian Federation or the United States.
BENEFITS: participants will receive a stipend of up to $1,200 + more.
U.S. – Russia Social Expertise Exchange (SEE) Fellowship Program 2021 is calling for applications. SEE’s Independent Professional (INP) initiative supports collaboration among U.S. and Russian social experts in Arctic and Environmental Conservation, Indigenous Peoples’ Empowerment, Disability and Inclusion, and Public Health.
Past participants have worked to:
- Reduce violence against women in Seattle and Samara;
- Increase the capacity of mentors in Tyumen, Los Angeles, and Phoenix;
- Launch an educational course on volunteer fundraising in Richmond and Moscow; and
- Many more projects in the U.S. and Russia!
Selected INPs travel individually to their host country (Russia or the U.S.) to collaborate for 2-3 weeks with partner organizations, which they have independently contacted and selected prior to applying, to seek new solutions for social challenges. Upon their return home, independent professionals implement activities to convey and apply their new knowledge and expertise for the benefit of their colleagues and local communities.
The INP initiative offers a unique opportunity for applicants to expand their professional networks and gain international perspectives on their social projects.
Who can Apply for U.S. – Russia Social Expertise Exchange (SEE) Fellowship Program
Candidates must meet the following criteria to be eligible:
- Be a citizen or permanent resident of the Russian Federation or the United States.
- Have a proven academic and/or professional track-record in one or more of SEE’s thematic areas (Arctic and Environmental Conservation, Indigenous Peoples’ Empowerment, Disability and Inclusion, and Public Health).
- Be actively affiliated with organizations or institutions that relate to one or more of SEE’s thematic areas.
- Must not have a project that directly engages in political activism, public policy reform, or the influence of public opinion.
- Demonstrate professional proficiency in both the English and Russian languages or provide a plan to overcome linguistic barriers while traveling and communicating with host organization counterparts.
- Must not be affiliated with federal, regional, and local government bodies or federal academic and research institutions if applying from Russia (except for full-time students).
U.S. – Russia Social Expertise Exchange (SEE) Fellowship Program Benefits
Participants will receive a stipend of up to $1,200 and will travel to the counterpart country (Russia or the U.S.) for a period of three weeks or longer (pending COVID-19 pandemic).
How to Apply for U.S. – Russia Social Expertise Exchange (SEE) Fellowship Program
Applicants should submit a comprehensive online application form, including a budget form, resume, and letter(s) of support.
The application can be accessed using the Eurasia Foundation’s Grant Management System. To view the form, applicants will need to enter an access code.
Please use the following access code to access the application form: SEEINP. Interested applicants can apply below.