InteRussia Fellowship for IR Specialists 2026

Deadline: Sep 01, 2026

phd | other

NULL (duration)

partially funded

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

📖 About InteRussia Fellowship for IR Specialists

The InteRussia Scientific and Research Fellowship is an academic program hosted in Moscow in collaboration with the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO). 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 the Fellowship

The organizers will cover the following:

Travel from the participant's place of residence to Moscow and back.
Single accommodation in the MGIMO dormitory.
A one-time scholarship of RUB 45,000 for the entire duration of the fellowship.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To participate in the selection process, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Non-Russian citizenship and residence outside of Russia.
Age between 25 and 39.
Proficiency in English (C1 level or above).
Submission of a research proposal.
No prior employment, enrollment in academic programs, or other relations with MGIMO University.
A Ph.D. degree, at least 3 years of working experience at academic institutions/think tanks, or ongoing Ph.D. studies.

Note: Participants will be selected on a competitive basis.

📝 Application Process

Follow these steps to apply:

Sign up on the English version of the Gorchakov Fund’s website. If you do not receive a registration verification email, check your spam folder.
Go to the “My Projects” section, click on “Create application”, select the “InteRussia IR MGIMO 2026 (Autumn)” competition, and confirm your choice.
Fill in all mandatory fields in the application form.
Submit the application by clicking the “Submit Application” button in the “Apply” section. Ensure the status changes from “Preparing” to “Submitted.”