Deadline: August 23, 2026
Applications are open for the InteRussia Fellowship in Energy 2026 for Specialists from ASEAN Countries. The program offers participants an opportunity to learn about the key areas of development of the Russian fuel and energy sector and the current energy agenda amid the transformation of the global energy architecture.
Fellows will take part in training on relevant topics, attend lectures and expert sessions, and visit government institutions, industrial enterprises, and major energy infrastructure facilities. These include the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation, the Moscow Government’s Department of Transport, facilities of Mosenergo, Rosseti, Transneft, and Rosatom state corporation.
The final result of the program will be the preparation of a research project based on the analysis of the current state and development prospects of the energy sector in the participant’s country in ASEAN. The fellowship will take place from November 9 to December 12, 2026.
Costs
The organizers provide:
- travel from the participant’s place of residence to St. Petersburg and back;
- accommodation in double rooms at the UNECON dormitory;
- one-time scholarship of RUB 30,000 for the whole duration of the fellowship.
Participants cover the following expenses:
- medical insurance;
- visa application fee;
- meals during the fellowship period.
Eligibility
Specialists in the field of energy who meet the following requirement are invited to apply:
- citizenship of one of the countries of ASEAN;
- residence outside of the Russian Federation;
- no academic or employment affiliation with Russian educational institutions or employers at the time of application (candidates must not be enrolled in Russian educational institutions or employed by Russian organizations);
- age between 21 and 40;
- professional proficiency in English (a minimum of B2 level).
Application
To participate in the competitive selection process, applicants must:
- Register on the English-language version of the Gorchakov Fund website. If you do not receive a confirmation email, check your spam folder.
- Go to the “My Projects” section, click “Create Application,” select the competition “InteRussia Energy ASEAN 2026”, and confirm your choice.
- Fill out all required sections of the application form.
- Submit the application by clicking the “Submit Application” button in the “Apply” section and wait until the status changes from “Preparing” to “Submitted.”
For more information, visit InteRussia Fellowship in Energy.
