The InteRussia team announces a call for applications to join the InteRussia fellowship program for foreign specialists in the field of science, technology and engineering, which will be hosted by Skoltech.
The InteRussia program offers young specialists in STEM the opportunity to explore Russia's agenda in the fields of science and innovative technology, work alongside leading experts from the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, and exchange knowledge with peers from around the world.
Fellows will have the opportunity to participate in the Innovation Workshop — an intensive course in technological entrepreneurship and innovation. The program brings together students, faculty, and business mentors to develop practical skills in teamwork, rapid prototyping, and the implementation of innovative solutions in real-world conditions.
The fellowship will take place from August 31 to September 26, 2026.
Location: Moscow, Russia.
Working languages: English.
Who can apply?
The fellowship is open to specialists in the field of science, technology and engineering who meet the following requirements:
How to Apply?
To participate in the competitive selection process, applicants must:
Terms of participation
The organizers provide:
Participants cover the following expenses:
The deadline for submitting applications is June 29, 11:59 p.m. (Moscow time).
All applicants will be informed of the selection results by email. If you have any questions, please contact: info@interussia.com.
More information on the application process is available on the InteRussia website.
The InteRussia fellowship program for foreign specialists in STEM is implemented by the Mezhdunarodniki Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation in cooperation with the Gorchakov Fund and the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology. The program is implemented as part of Rossotrudnichestvo’s flagship New Generation initiative with grant support from the Presidential Grants Foundation.
The InteRussia program offers young specialists in STEM the opportunity to explore Russia's agenda in the fields of science and innovative technology, work alongside leading experts from the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, and exchange knowledge with peers from around the world.
Fellows will have the opportunity to participate in the Innovation Workshop — an intensive course in technological entrepreneurship and innovation. The program brings together students, faculty, and business mentors to develop practical skills in teamwork, rapid prototyping, and the implementation of innovative solutions in real-world conditions.
The fellowship will take place from August 31 to September 26, 2026.
Location: Moscow, Russia.
Working languages: English.
Who can apply?
The fellowship is open to specialists in the field of science, technology and engineering who meet the following requirements:
- non-Russian citizenship;
- residence outside of the Russian Federation;
- no academic or employment affiliation with Russian educational institutions or employers at the time of application (candidates must not be enrolled in Russian educational institutions or employed by Russian organisations);
- age between 21 and 35;
- proficiency in English (minimum of B2 level).
How to Apply?
To participate in the competitive selection process, applicants must:
- Register on the English-language version of the Gorchakov Fund website. If you did not receive a confirmation email, please check your spam folder.
- Go to the “My Projects” section, click “Create Application,” select the competition “InteRussia STEM 2026” and confirm your choice.
- Complete all the required sections of the application form.
- Attach your academic portfolio including links to research articles and projects.
- Submit the application by clicking the “Submit Application” button in the “Apply” section and wait until the status changes from “Preparing” to “Submitted.”
Terms of participation
The organizers provide:
- travel from the participant’s place of residence to Moscow and back;
- accommodation in double rooms at a hotel;
- one-time scholarship of RUB 30,000 for the whole duration of the fellowship;
- medical insurance.
Participants cover the following expenses:
- visa application fee;
- meals during the fellowship period.
The deadline for submitting applications is June 29, 11:59 p.m. (Moscow time).
All applicants will be informed of the selection results by email. If you have any questions, please contact: info@interussia.com.
More information on the application process is available on the InteRussia website.
The InteRussia fellowship program for foreign specialists in STEM is implemented by the Mezhdunarodniki Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation in cooperation with the Gorchakov Fund and the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology. The program is implemented as part of Rossotrudnichestvo’s flagship New Generation initiative with grant support from the Presidential Grants Foundation.
