The Freedom Support Act Fellowships in Contemporary Issues Program selects highly qualified government officials, NGO leaders, and other professionals from the Newly Independent States who are engaged in the political, economic, social and educational transformation of their countries to receive fellowships at U.S. universities, think tanks, NGOs and U.S. Government offices. Fellows conduct research on topics that help advance the transition to democracy, free markets and the building of a civil society in their countries.
Fellowships are for a duration of four months and include a one-month optional internship.
Fellows are matched with U.S. host advisors who guide their research, writing and professional development. ECA will award one grant for this program. Should an applicant organization wish to work with other organizations in the implementation of this program, a subgrant agreement must be arranged. Programs and projects must conform with Bureau requirements and guidelines outlined in the Solicitation Package. ECA programs are subject to the availability of funds.