Applications for the InteRussia Fellowship Program 2026 are now available. It is a six-week fully funded research stay at MGIMO University in Moscow, Russia for young international experts in international relations, political science or area studies. The theme for 2026 is Security Science and Technology Governance of Change in the Turbulent World. You get airfare to Moscow, free accommodation, a RUB 45,000 monthly stipend, visa help and visits to policy places, think tanks and universities. It runs from March 16 to April 26 2026. Open to non-Russian citizens aged 25 to 39 with PhD or three years work in research.
InteRussia Fellowship Summary
| Host Country | Russia |
| University | MGIMO University, Moscow |
| Duration | 6 weeks |
| Dates | March 16 – April 26, 2026 |
| Coverage | Fully Funded |
| Deadline | February 6, 2026 |
About the InteRussia Fellowship
MGIMO University is a top school in Russia for international relations. The InteRussia program brings young researchers from other countries to do research in Moscow. You work on your project, join talks and meet experts. The 2026 theme is how security science and tech change in a hard world. You visit government offices, think tanks and NGOs. Past fellows studied global policy security and new tech. You go back home with new skills and contacts.
Also See: Reuters Journalism Fellowship 2026 (Fully Funded)
Fellowship Benefits
You get full help.
- Free place to live during the six weeks.
- Round-trip airfare to Moscow.
- Visa support and help.
- RUB 45,000 stipend each month for food and things.
- Chance to join events and network.
- Visits to policy places, universities and organizations.
Eligibility Criteria
You must:
- Not be Russian citizen.
- Have PhD or be doing PhD or have three years work in research think tank or academic place.
- Be 25 to 39 years old.
- Have good research idea that fits the theme.
- Speak English well. Open to all countries.
- Work in international relations political science or area studies.
Required Documents
You upload online.
- Research proposal.
- List of your publications or conferences.
- Recommendation letters.
- CV with your experience.
- Proof of age (passport).
- Other papers like grants or media work.
Fellowship Important Dates / Deadline
- Applications open: Now.
- Deadline: February 6 2026
- Interviews: After deadline.
- Results: Early 2026.
- Program: March 16 to April 26, 2026 Apply soon.
How to Apply For InteRussia Fellowship Program
Online and free.
- Go to the official site.
- Fill the form.
- Upload all papers.
- Submit by deadline.
- Shortlist get online interview.
- Winners told soon after.
- If yes plan your trip.
Apply: https://interussia.mgimo.ru/
