Competition for the programs is merit-based and selection will be made on the basis of academic excellence, leadership potential, knowledge of English and the designated fields of study and preparedness for study in the United States. 2001-2202 academic exchange programs in Belarus are sponsored by Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Belarus. Applications are available at no charge from the administering organizations and Educational Advising Centers . Fellows from the NIS are affiliated with U.S. universities where they are matched with host advisors guiding their research and professional development. The participants of the program write academic papers, articles and books, and deliver lectures with the goal of contributing to the further development of higher education in their home countries.
RSEP fellowships are four to six months in length.
Deadline for submitting applications November 27, 2000. CIF is a merit-based open competition that selects government officials, NGO leaders and other professionals who are engaged in the political, economic, social and educational transformation of their countries. All fellows conduct research on the designated topics. Fellows will be placed at U.S. universities, think tanks, NGOs, or U.S. Government offices and will be matched with U.S. host advisors who guide their research, writing professional development and advocacy skills. Fellowships are for a duration of four months with an optional internship for the fourth month.