The Impact of Professional Fellowships: An Evening of Networking and Discussion

Please join us on the evening of July 16 at Cultural Vistas' office in Washington, DC, for a discussion on the impact of international professional development fellowships. Meet alumni of the Robert Bosch Foundation and Alfa Fellowship Programs and current participants from the Edmund S. Muskie Internship Program, learn about the opportunities afforded to individuals through these programs and network with like-minded professionals.

Schedule:

5:30 - 6:00 pm Information Session for Prospective Alfa & Bosch Fellowship Applicants

6:00 - 7:00 pm Welcome Reception

7:00 - 7:45 pm Panel and Q & A with:

Moderators:

- Yolanda McGill (XVIII), outgoing Co-President of the Robert Bosch Foundation Alumni Association & Managing Counsel at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

- Nadezhda Mouzykina (AFP#6), Alfa Fellowship Alumni Association President, Program Manager at the National Democratic Institute

Panelists:

- Bosch Alumnus, Riley Ohlson (XXX), Economic Policy Fellow at the US Senate

- Alfa Alumnus, Zachary Witlin (AFP#11), Associate at Eurasia Group

- Muskie Participant, Ielyzaveta Shchepetylnykova, Intern at Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities

7:45 - 8:30 pm Networking

About the Alfa and Bosch Fellowship Programs:

The Robert Bosch Foundation and Alfa Fellowship Programs are distinguished international initiatives that each year offer accomplished young Americans the opportunity to complete paid high-level professional development programs in either Germany (Bosch) or Russia (Alfa). Fellows work at leading institutions, attend professional seminars, and receive intensive language training. The fellowships provide a monthly stipend, health insurance, all program-related travel costs, language training in Germany or Russia, and private tutoring prior to departure as needed. Please note that British and German citizens are also eligible for the Alfa Fellowship Program. Deadline for Bosch: Nov. 1, deadline for Alfa: Dec. 1.

About the Edmund S. Muskie Internship Program:

The Edmund S. Muskie Internship Program is a summer internship program funded by the US Department of State that provides emerging leaders from Eastern Europe, the Caucuses and Central Asia with the opportunity to gain real-world experience complementing and enriching their graduate studies in the United States. Participating host organizations are not only at the forefront of bringing innovative talent to the American workplace but also play a critical role in fostering mutual understanding.