Funding: American Councils Academic Fellowships in Russia (AFR)

Deadline: February 15th, 2021

The application deadline has been extended to February 15th for fully-funded Academic Fellowships in Russia. 

Provided by a grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York, the American Councils Academic Fellowships in Russia program (AFR) will support U.S. graduate students, faculty, and independent scholars as they conduct research for three to nine consecutive months on topics within the disciplines of the social sciences in Russia. 

The total value of each fellowship ranges from $10,000 - $45,000, with actual level of support depending on the duration of the overseas research period and the academic rank of the awardee. Typical awards include: 

• International airfare 
• Academic affiliation with a leading local university or educational institution 
• Visa(s) arranged by American Councils in collaboration with host institutions 
• Housing and living stipends 
• Health insurance 
• Ongoing logistical support from American Councils 
• 24-hour emergency assistance 

Research conducted on AFR must strengthen and broaden current scholarship in the social sciences related to Russia and U.S.-Russian relations. AFR fellows will be expected to share their research findings through presentations at conferences, briefings, or other means. 

The application deadline is February 15, 2021. For further details and to apply, please visit the program website. Questions? Contact us at outbound@americancouncils.org.