Applications are currently being accepted for the InteRussia Fellowship Program for Journalists 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The InteRussia Fellowship Programme for MENA Journalists is a short-term international media exchange initiative designed to strengthen media dialogue between Russia and MENA countries.
The organizers provide:
Participants must cover the following expenses:
To qualify, applicants must meet all eligibility criteria:
Age Requirement
Between 25 and 35 years old
Nationality & Residency
Citizen of a Middle East or North Africa (MENA) country
Must reside outside the Russian Federation
Professional Criteria
Television journalist
No academic or employment affiliation with Russian institutions at time of application
Language Requirements
Minimum B2 level English proficiency
Native-level fluency in Arabic
Failure to meet any of these conditions results in ineligibility.