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US Embassy in Moscow. It has information on visas as well as other issues. (NAFSA): Association of International Educators promotes the exchange of students and scholars to and from the United States. American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS is an international not-for-profit organization working to advance education, research, and mutual understanding across the United States and the nations of Eastern Europe, Eurasia, and Southeast Europe. The International Research & Exchanges Board activities in Russia focus on academic exchanges, university strengthening, nongovernmental organization (NGO) development, US-Russian partnership building, empowerment initiatives for women, academic advising, and local alumni programming. Information on the programs conducted by the Kennan Institute and Woodrow Wilson Center. Other Kennan Institute activities includes seminars, workshops, and conferences featuring prominent scholars and policymakers from America and Russia with experience in shaping U.S.-Russian policy. The Fulbright Program provides grants for graduate students, scholars, professionals, teachers and administrators. The Institute of International Education (IIE) is a resource for educators and institutions worldwide. The main goals are to promote closer educational relations between the people of the United States and other countries, to increase the number of students, scholars and professionals who have the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research outside of their own country. The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is a private, independent grantmaking institution dedicated to helping groups and individuals foster lasting improvement in the human condition. |