Alfa Fellowship Program in Business, Economics, Journalism, Law, and Public Policy

Alfa Fellowship Program: high-level professional program placing 10 qualified Americans per year in work assignments at leading organizations in Russia in the fields of business, economics, journalism, law, and public policy. Key goals are expanding networks of American/Russian professionals and advancing US/Russian relations.

Eligibility Requirements:

• 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, they will need to demonstrate proficiency in a second language to qualify for the program.
• Evidence of leadership potential

The program includes language training, seminar programs, and extended professional experience. Fellows receive travel, free housing, monthly stipends, and insurance. Russian language proficiency is preferred though not required at the time of application.
Application Information: The application deadline for the Alfa Fellowship Program is December 1. Applications can be completed online. Program information and application forms can also be downloaded or requested by mail from the CDS website at: www.cdsintl.org/fromusa/alfa.htm.
For more information about the Alfa Fellowship Program or application process please contact:
CDS International, Inc.
Alfa Fellowship Program
440 Park Avenue South, 2nd Fl
New York, NY 10016
Tel. (212) 497-3510
Fax. (212) 497-3535
Email. alfa@cdsintl.org
Web. www.cdsintl.org
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