The international relations fellowship programme
The programme is aimed at young foreign specialists in history and theory of international relations, as well as political science and foreign regional studies
About participants
- immersion in the work of the Russian research community
- tours of government agencies
- participation in expert sessions held at universities, think tanks, and community-based organisations
- sharing experiences with fellow specialists from different countries
Opportunities
During the fellowship, its participants will draft research papers on topics of their interest under the guidance of academic advisors from the MGIMO Institute for International Studies and Institute of World Economy and International Relations of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Fellowship results
InteRussia fellowship programme for specialists in international relations was launched jointly by the Gorchakov Fund, Federal Agency for the Commonwealth of Independent States, Compatriots Living Abroad, and International Humanitarian Cooperation, and MGIMO University in 2021. This programme knows no equals in Russia.
Programmes of 2025
Fellowship period: March 19 — April 30, 2025
Submission process for fellowship is closed.
Submission process for fellowship is closed.
About programme
The Political Dynamics of the Global South programme, implemented in partnership with MGIMO Institute for International Studies, is an opportunity for non-Russian researchers to learn about the Russian agenda firsthand, attend lectures and workshops by our leading partners, exchange experience with counterparts from different countries, and visit educational, research, and socio-political venues.
Programme participants not only meet with officials and representatives of various academic schools and areas of study, but also work under the guidance of MGIMO academic advisors while drafting their own research papers.
Programme participants not only meet with officials and representatives of various academic schools and areas of study, but also work under the guidance of MGIMO academic advisors while drafting their own research papers.
Programme partners
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MGIMO Institute for International Studies -
Alexander Gorchakov Public Diplomacy Fund
- Working language
English - Number of participants
10 fellows - Duration
6 weeks - City
Moscow
Eligibility
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non-Russian citizenship - age 25-39
- place of residence outside of Russia
- professional command of English (CEFR C1 and higher)
- submission of a research proposal on the selected topic in accordance with the requirements specified in the application form
- absence of any employment and other relations with MGIMO (including part-time external jobs; an applicant also must not be studying at the postgraduate programme or defending a thesis at MGIMO)
- PhD degree or at least 3 years of working experience in academic institutions/think tanks or postgraduate studies in progress
Fellowship period: October 21 — December 01, 2025
The application process will be announced later.
The application process will be announced later.
About programme
The InteRussia programme in international relations, implemented in partnership with MGIMO University, is an opportunity for non-Russian researchers to learn about the Russian agenda firsthand, attend lectures and workshops by our leading partners, exchange experience with counterparts from different countries, and visit educational, scientific and research, and socio-political venues.
Programme participants not only meet with officials and representatives of various academic schools and areas of study, but also work under the guidance of MGIMO academic advisors while drafting their own research papers.
Programme participants not only meet with officials and representatives of various academic schools and areas of study, but also work under the guidance of MGIMO academic advisors while drafting their own research papers.
Programme partners
-
MGIMO Institute for International Studies -
Alexander Gorchakov Public Diplomacy Fund
- Working language
English - Number of participants
10 fellows - Duration
6 weeks - City
Moscow
Eligibility
- non-Russian citizenship
- age 25−39
- place of residence outside of Russia
- professional command of English (CEFR C1 and higher)
- submission of a research proposal on the selected topic in accordance with the requirements specified in the application form
- absence of any employment and other relations with MGIMO (including part-time external jobs; an applicant also must not be studying at the postgraduate programme or defending a thesis at MGIMO)
- PhD degree or at least 3 years of working experience in academic institutions/think tanks or postgraduate studies in progress
Participation instructions
Navigate to "My projects" section using your member area, then choose the "Create an application" item, tick the name of the programme you are interested in, and fill in an application form
The selection process is of competitive nature and based on professional experience of a candidate. It implies procedures that are participatory (the online interview) and those in absence of a candidate.
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