In late spring 2001, semi-finalists will be notified whether or not they have been selected for finalist or alternate status. IREX will place fellows at host universities throughout the Russian Federation based on their fields of study. Finalists may be asked to accept or decline their fellowship before their host university is known, and once placed, fellows may not change their host university. IREX places fellows in cities in both Eastern and Western Russia. Cities are selected for their proximity to IREX field offices and representations, their host universities, and their ability to adequately meet fellows' academic, community service, and internship requirements.
Fellows are free to determine and locate their own housing.
Past fellows have lived in host university dormitories, their own apartment, and with host families. The program provides funding to cover expenses for fellows only. No additional funds or administrative support are available to support family members remaining in the home country or visiting the fellow in Russia, including the issuance of visas or plane tickets.