Applications are currently being accepted for the InteRussia Fellowship for IR Specialists 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About InteRussia Fellowship for IR Specialists
The InteRussia Scientific and Research Fellowship is an academic programme hosted in Moscow in collaboration with Moscow State Institute of International Relations. It is designed for foreign researchers and professionals working in international relations, political science, and regional studies, with a focus on global geopolitical trends and academic exchange.
Benefits of InteRussia Fellowship for IR Specialists
The organizers will cover:
- travel from a place of residence to Moscow and back;
- single accommodation in the MGIMO dormitory;
- one-time scholarship of RUB 45,000 for the whole duration of the fellowship.
InteRussia Fellowship for IR Specialists Requirements
In order to take part in the selection, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- non-Russian citizenship, residence outside of Russia;
- age between 25 and 39;
- proficiency in English (C1 level and above);
- submission of a research proposal;
- absence of any employment/previous enrollment in academic programs/other relations with MGIMO University;
- a Ph.D. degree or at least 3 years of working experience at academic institutions/think tanks, or Ph.D. studies in progress.
Participants will be selected on a competitive basis
Application Date and Process
- Sign up on the English version of the Gorchakov Fund’s website. If you did not receive a registration verification email, check your spam folder.
- Go to the “My Projects” section, click on the “Create application,” select the “InteRussia IR MGIMO 2026 (Autumn)” competition and and confirm your choice.
- Fill in all mandatory fields.
- Submit the application by clicking the “Submit Application” button in the “Apply” section and wait until the status changes from “Preparing” to “Submitted.”
Application Deadline
01 September, 2026
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