Deadline: 23-Aug-2026
The InteRussia Fellowship Program is designed to strengthen international cooperation and knowledge exchange in the energy sector. It brings together young professionals and specialists from ASEAN countries to study Russia’s energy systems and global energy transition challenges.
Participants engage in academic sessions, expert lectures, institutional visits, and independent research focused on energy sector developments.
Program Focus Areas
The fellowship covers key energy-related themes, including:
- Development of the Russian fuel and energy sector
- Global energy architecture and transition trends
- Energy policy and regulatory frameworks
- Energy infrastructure systems
- Transport and logistics energy systems
- Industrial energy consumption and enterprises
- Comparative energy studies in ASEAN countries
Program Activities
Participants will take part in:
- Expert-led lectures and seminars
- Training sessions on energy systems and policy
- Institutional and company visits
- Research discussions and group work
- Independent research project development
Key Institutions to be Visited
Participants may visit leading Russian institutions and companies, including:
- Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation
- Moscow Government Department of Transport
- Mosenergo
- Rosseti
- Transneft
- Rosatom
These visits provide practical exposure to energy policy, infrastructure management, and industrial energy systems.
Fellowship Duration and Location
- Dates: November 9 – December 12, 2026
- Location: Moscow and St. Petersburg, Russia
- Language of instruction: English
Final Output Requirement
At the end of the fellowship, participants must:
- Prepare an individual research project
- Focus on the energy sector in their home ASEAN country
- Analyze current conditions and future development prospects
Funding and Benefits
The program provides full or partial support, including:
- Round-trip international travel (participant’s home country to St. Petersburg)
- Accommodation in double rooms at UNECON dormitory
- One-time scholarship of RUB 30,000 for the fellowship period
Costs Not Covered
Participants must independently cover:
- Medical insurance
- Visa application fees
- Daily meals during the program
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be citizens of an ASEAN country
- Reside outside the Russian Federation
- Not be enrolled in Russian educational institutions
- Not be employed by Russian organizations at the time of application
- Be aged between 21 and 40 years
- Have at least B2-level English proficiency
Program Objectives
The fellowship aims to:
- Strengthen energy sector expertise among ASEAN professionals
- Promote international cooperation in energy policy and research
- Support understanding of global energy transition trends
- Encourage comparative research between Russia and ASEAN countries
- Build professional networks in the global energy sector
Why This Program Matters
This fellowship is important because it:
- Builds capacity in the energy sector among ASEAN professionals
- Encourages global knowledge exchange in energy systems
- Supports research on energy transition and sustainability
- Strengthens international academic and policy collaboration
- Provides exposure to large-scale energy infrastructure systems
- Helps develop future energy policy leaders
Conclusion
The InteRussia Fellowship Program offers ASEAN energy specialists a structured learning and research opportunity in Russia. Through expert training, institutional visits, and independent research, the program strengthens professional expertise and promotes international cooperation in energy policy, infrastructure, and global energy transition studies.
For more information, visit InteRussia.