Nuclear technology specialists from around the world are invited to a FREE internship in Russia
The ‘InteRussia’ fellowship will take place from November 2 to 29, 2026, in as many as three Russian cities: Moscow, St. Petersburg and Obninsk. Knowledge of Russian is not required, as the working language of the program will be English.
The internship is aimed at international specialists interested in studying Russian nuclear technologies, their applications in energy, medicine and agriculture, as well as modern approaches to the development of the nuclear industry and the design of specialized educational programs.
You can participate if you:
- are between 21 and 40 years old
- do not hold Russian citizenship and reside outside the Russian Federation
- At the time of application, have no ties to Russian educational institutions and do not have an employment contract within the Russian Federation
- have an English proficiency of at least B2 level
What awaits participants?
As part of the educational block, participants will immerse themselves in a wide range of topics related to the nuclear field: the economics of nuclear energy, the application of nuclear technologies in medicine, modern reactor technologies, nuclear power plant safety, waste management and much more.
The internship also includes technical visits to enterprises and facilities of the Russian nuclear industry: the Leningrad NPP-2, the Elemash plant, the Obninsk Institute of Nuclear Energy, the world's first nuclear power plant, as well as the Medical Radiological Research Center.
In addition to the academic component, the internship includes a cultural and sightseeing program: tours of Moscow and St. Petersburg, a visit to the ‘Russia’ National Center, as well as meetings with representatives of the Russian expert and scientific community.
The application deadline is August 9, 2026.
For more details about the program and to submit an application, visit interussia.com.
The internship is implemented by the NGO ‘Mezhdunarodniki’, in partnership with the Gorchakov Fund and the Rosatom Technical Academy.
The Gorchakov Fund is a non-profit organization that promotes the development of ties between Russian and foreign civil societies. Over 15 years, more than 90,000 people from over 150 countries have taken part in the Fund's programs and projects, and more than 500 international initiatives have received grant support.
