This is an academic exchange program, established in 1998 for outstanding Russian and American college graduates who demonstrate leadership skills and an interest in public service. The program will provide one year of intensive academic and professional training to young American and Russian leaders. Russian students will select a concentration in either Community Affairs, Governmental Affairs or Corporate Affairs. American students will focus on Russian studies. Approximately 65 fellowships will be awarded in 2001.
Fellowships are four to six months in length.
In consultation with their host advisers, RSEP scholars conduct research in the humanities and social sciences in order to make meaningful contributions to the advancement of higher education in their specific fields of study in their home countries. ACTR and the Kennan Institute receive grants to administer the program. Approximately 91 fellowships will be awarded in 2001. This program awards fellowships to government officials, NGO leaders, and other professionals from the NIS engaged in the political, economic, social, and educational transformation of their countries. Fellows are placed at U.S. universities, think tanks, NGO's or U.S. Government offices.