The Oriental studies fellowship programme
The program is for international specialists from post-Soviet countries, the Middle East, and North Africa in the fields of Oriental Studies, archaeology, history, and political science.
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
At the end of the internship, participants will prepare a scientific research project of 15,000–25,000 characters (including spaces) based on an individual research plan in English
Fellowship results
The InteRussia fellowship program for specialists in Oriental Studies was launched by the Gorchakov Foundation in collaboration with the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences in 2025.
Programmes of 2025
The deadline for applications is February 16, 11:59 p.m. Moscow time (UTC +3).
About programme
InteRussia is an opportunity for young specialists in archaeology, history, and political science to immerse themselves in Russia's academia. Participants will visit leading museums and archaeological sites, take part in expert sessions at universities and analytical centers, and exchange experiences with colleagues from various countries.
The main advantage of the program is the opportunity to work under the guidance of leading Russian experts from the Institute of Oriental Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences.
Research Focus Areas:
The main advantage of the program is the opportunity to work under the guidance of leading Russian experts from the Institute of Oriental Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences.
Research Focus Areas:
- Archaeology
- History
- Political Science
Programme partners
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The Institute of Oriental Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences -
Alexander Gorchakov Public Diplomacy Fund
- Working language
English - Number of participants
10 fellows - Duration
4 weeks - City
Moscow
Eligibility
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countries of the post-Soviet space, the Middle East, or North Africa - age 24-39
- 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
- the absence of any employment or other connections with the Institute of Oriental Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences (including enrollment in postgraduate studies or dissertation defense)
- 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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