The Fulbright Program’s Exchange of Senior Scholars is open to Russian scholars who have established themselves in their fields and wish to take advantage of the opportunity to further their professional development through research or lecturing activity in the United States. The candidate must have a kandidatskaya degree (as a minimum requirement), a proven record of research activities and publications, and well-developed English skills. The lecturing and research categories are not mutually exclusive but may be, and often are, combined activities of a single scholar. Applicants must be Russian citizens permanently residing in the Russian Federation.

Grantees are chosen in a competitive process which includes submission of an application and project proposal, peer review of the proposal, interviews in English and final selection by a bi-national commission of Russian and American scholars and professionals. Applicants may submit project proposals for grants from 3 to 8 months in the following disciplines:

American Studies; Architecture and Urban Planning (priority is given to applied aspects); Art History; Arts Management; Business Administration; Cultural Anthropology; Economics; Educational Administration; Environmental Studies (emphasis on environmental policy); Fine and Performing Arts; History (emphasis on 20th century and American History); Journalism; Law; Library/Archival Science; Linguistics; Literature (emphasis on American Literature); Philosophy; Political Science; Psychology; Public Administration; Sociology.

American Studies; Architecture and Urban Planning (priority given to applied aspects); Arts Management; Business Administration; Cultural Anthropology; Economics; Educational Administration; Environmental Studies (emphasis on Environmental Policy); History (emphasis on 20th century and American History); Journalism; Law; Library/Archival Science; Linguistics; Literature (emphasis on American Literature); Philosophy; Political Science; Psychology; Public Administration; Sociology.

APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THIS PROGRAM: DECEMBER 3, 1999.

The Regional Scholar Exchange Program and Freedom Support Act Fellowships in Contemporary Issues Program are merit-based open competitions which provide opportunities to citizens of Russia and other countries of the NIS to conduct research in the United States for three or six months. Participants in these programs must demonstrate a high level of proficiency in written and spoken English and be between age 25 and 55. All participants are affiliated with U.S. host institutions.

The Regional Scholar Exchange Program selects university faculty and scholars at the early stages of their careers and advanced graduate students pursuing dissertation research to consult with their colleagues and conduct research at U.S. institutions. All fellows are matched with host advisors who guide their research.

Candidates must demonstrate a long-term commitment to the advancement of higher education in the social sciences and humanities in their home countries and be working toward or already possess a kandidatskaya degree at the time of their application. Fellows are required to conduct research, write analytical studies, and deliver lectures. The U.S. program can be four or six months.

There are 24 academic disciplines available for the 1999/2000 program including: American Studies; City Planning and Urban Studies; Civic Education; Management and Marketing; Political Science; Sociology and Women’s Studies.

The Contemporary Issues Program selects policy makers, government officials at the national, regional, and local levels, staff of non-governmental associations, lawyers, journalists, bankers and managers, political consultants, public opinion pollsters, judges, and academics for research fellowships at U.S. host institutions. Candidates must be professionally engaged in areas devoted to the building of democracy, free markets and a civil society. Fellows must hold an academic degree equivalent to a U.S. Masters of Arts or Masters of Science degree, have at least three years of professional experience in the proposed field of research, and possess good leadership and communication skills.

APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THIS PROGRAM: NOVEMBER 26, 1999.

The Russian-U.S. Young Leadership Fellows Program was announced by President Clinton and President Yeltsin during the September 1998 summit meeting in Moscow. The program is a new academic exchange program under the Freedom Support Act for outstanding Russian and American college graduates who demonstrate leadership skills and an interest in public service. The objective of the program is to enrich the education and experience of young people who show the promise of contributing to the betterment of their own country and to the increased mutual understanding between Russia and the United States.

The program will provide one year of intensive academic work, plus first-hand experience in community-oriented organizations, to young American and Russian leaders in fields relevant to the social and political health of both societies and the U.S.-Russian historical, political and economic context. Fields of study will include American and Russian area studies, conflict resolution, economics, government studies, history, international relations, and political science. The program includes one year of non-degree graduate-level academic study at qualified universities and colleges, a community service component, and a four to twelve week professional development internship.

APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THIS PROGRAM: NOVEMBER 30, 1999.

The Freedom Support Act Undergraduate Exchange Program provides tuition and living expenses for Russian undergraduate students in their first, second or third year of study to attend an American university or community college for one or two semesters. Fields of study include, but are not limited to, American Studies; Business; Agriculture; Computer Science; Journalism/Mass Communication; Political Science; Sociology; Education (Methodology); Economics. Academic programs are complimented by community service activities, a practical internship and an end-of-year workshop. Applicants are selected through an open competition after meeting age and English proficiency requirements.

APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THIS PROGRAM: NOVEMBER 10, 1999.

The Freedom Support Act Future Leaders Exchange Program (FLEX or “Bradley” Program) brings Russian high school students to the United States to live with American host families, attend high school and experience community life for an academic year. Participants will be chosen for the 1999–2000 school year. Selection is based on English language ability, scholarship, and a personal interview. All students currently enrolled in the ninth or tenth form are eligible to apply. Pre-screening by schools is not necessary and, in fact, discouraged. Recruitment is through an open competition organized by the American Council of Teachers of Russian (ACTR) in conjunction with the Russian Ministry of Education. Successful applicants will have a good command of the English language, a good academic record and the personal skills, qualities, attitude, and motivation.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 17, 2000.

The Partners in Education program targets secondary school teachers of English, the social sciences and civic education, plus school administrators from specific regions to participate in six-week study programs and internships in U.S. secondary schools. Participants from one region in Russia will be clustered in one region in the U.S. to promote the establishment of community-to-community ties in the field of education. The goal of the program is to support curriculum development and efficient school management. Participants are required to speak English and are selected through an open competition. Russian regions targeted for this year’s competition are:

Edmund S. Muskie Fellowship Program and The Freedom Support Act Graduate Fellowship Program provide financial assistance to qualified individuals for one and two-year degree and non-degree graduate-level programs in the United States. The fellowships are offered in the fields of Business Administration; Economics; Public Administration; Public Policy; Education (Including Teacher Training); Environmental Management; International Affairs; Journalism/Mass Communication; Law (Including Law Pedagogy); Library and Information Science, and Public Health. Candidates may apply for only one field of study in either the Edmund S. Muskie Fellowship Program or the FSA Graduate Fellowship Program.

Candidates must be under 40 years of age and have successfully completed an undergraduate degree program. Selection is conducted through an open competition and is determined on the basis of academic excellence, English language proficiency, and professional aptitude. Applicants are required to take the ‘Test of English as a Foreign Language” (TOEFL) and may be required to take the GMAT (test to enter business school) or GRE (general graduate school examination) if applying for degree programs. An interview in English is the final stage of the selection process.

APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THIS PROGRAM: OCTOBER 29, 1999.

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