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Job: Alfa Fellow – Cultural Vistas (Russia)

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Position: Alfa Fellow
Posted By: Cultural Vistas
Location: Moscow, Russia
Status: Full Time

Summary: The Alfa Fellowship Program is a high-level professional development initiative placing up to 18 American, British, and German citizens per year in work assignments at leading organizations in Russia in the fields of business, economics, journalism, law, public policy, and related areas. Key goals of the Alfa Fellowship Program are expanding networks of American, British, and German professionals, developing greater intercultural understanding, and advancing knowledge of Russian affairs in the West.

The Alfa Fellowship Program begins with language training in the Fellow’s geographic location 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 not required, but is preferred. The Fellowship includes a generous monthly stipend, language training, program-related travel costs, housing and insurance.

Program Benefits: The Alfa Fellowship Program includes the following provisions:

• Round-trip transportation to New York City, London or Berlin and accommodation (if needed) for selection interviews
• U.S./U.K./Germany-based language training as required based on proficiency evaluation
• Orientation seminar in Washington, D.C., including speakers, activities, travel, and accommodation
• Program-related transportation between U.S./U.K./Germany and Russia
• Russia-based language training
• Moscow Seminar Program, including meetings, briefings, assignment planning, and excursions
• A generous monthly stipend during the program in Russia
• All program-related travel within Russia
• Accommodation in Russia
• Limited international health, accident, and liability insurance during the program in Russia

Eligibility Requirements:

• U.S., U.K., or German citizen between the ages of 25 and 35
• Graduate degree and professional experience in business, economics, journalism, law, government or public policy. Candidates without a graduate degree must demonstrate extensive and equivalent professional experience in their field.

Desired Qualifications:

• Outstanding professional achievement and academic qualifications
• Active involvement in community or public service
• Evidence of leadership potential
• Russian language experience is preferred, however not required, at the time of application. Applicants proficient in another second language may be considered.

Application: The Alfa Fellowship Program online application must be submitted by 11:59PM on December 1 and all supporting documents must arrive by the same date. In order to gain access to the online application system, please click here and click the “Apply Now” button on the right to fill out an application request. Documentation required

• Current resume/CV in English
• Statement of objectives and goals (two-page maximum, in English), including career aspirations and anticipated benefits of participation in the Alfa Fellowship Program for both you and host institutions. The statement must also include realistic proposals for specific institutions you believe would be appropriate for your professional assignment.
• Russian writing sample (one-page maximum, in Russian) on a topic of your choice. If you have never studied Russian and do not speak it at all, please submit a statement in English detailing other languages in which you are proficient, and when and where you acquired those languages skills.
• Official graduate transcripts: these may either be emailed to alfa@culturalvistas.org by your university’s registrar or mailed directly to the Alfa Fellowship Program in a sealed envelope.
• Undergraduate transcripts (optional): if you feel it would be in your favor for the Selection Committee to review your undergraduate transcript, please upload it with the online application. Please note: If you do not have a graduate degree completed or in progress, then you must submit an official undergraduate transcript following the instructions for graduate transcripts above.
• Two letters of recommendation (at least one from someone who knows you in a professional capacity), in English: either submitted by the recommender through the online system or mailed in a sealed envelope to the Alfa Fellowship Program. Regardless of the method of submission, letters of recommendation must be on letterhead and bear the author’s original signature.

For more information about the Alfa Fellowship Program or application process please contact:

Cultural Vistas 
Alfa Fellowship Program
440 Park Avenue South, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10016
Tel. (212) 497-3510
Fax. (212) 497-3587
Email. alfa@culturalvistas.org
Web. www.alfafellowship.org