The ASEEES Internship Grant supports graduate students in Russian studies to undertake unpaid or underpaid internships in non-academic fields related to Russia and its international relations.
Funder: Association for Slavic East European and Eurasian Studies
Due Dates: May 1, 2027 (full application due by 11:59 PM Hawaii Time)
Funding Amounts: $2,000/month for 2 or 4 months (unpaid/underpaid internships); paid directly to grantee.
Summary: Supports graduate students and recent graduates in unpaid or underpaid internships related to Russia or its international relations.
Key Information: Internship must be in the US or remote (not at home institution); ASEEES membership required upon acceptance.
The ASEEES Internship Grant Program enables incoming, current, and recent (within two years of graduation) MA, PhD, and professional school students to pursue unpaid or underpaid internships in fields broadly connected to Russia, including its interactions with other regions or countries. The program is designed to foster professional development by supporting internships in non-academic sectors such as NGOs, government, media, arts, business/trade councils, and more, with the aim of expanding career pathways for those with expertise in Russian studies.