Russian Academic Renewal and Exchange Program: U.S.-RAR
Join us in developing the future of Russian higher education!
Apply by December 26, 2025
Apply now to contribute to cutting-edge courses designed to foster knowledge, critical thinking, and collaboration across borders.
Russian faculty will be provided with four key resources:
Who we are
About the Program
U.S.-RAR is a unique initiative designed to support the creation of university courses that open new doors for Russian students. Through collaboration with U.S. faculty, Russian university teachers will develop courses that engage students with diverse perspectives on global issues.
These courses, offered by select institutions in exile, will cover a range of subjects that are relevant to Russians and Americans. With a focus on academic freedom, the U.S.-RAR Program equips students with the tools they need to thrive in a globalized world and engage with complex, real-world dynamics.
Highlights
Program Highlights
- Free University (Latvia)
- Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences (Montenegro)
- Smolny Beyond Borders (Germany)
- Bazaleti University (Georgia)
- Charles University Boris Nemtsov Center (Czech Republic)
Additional partner institutions are eligible if they work as institutions in exile.
-Mentors from Bard College, Stanford University, Harvard University, Columbia University, Duke University, Dartmouth College, University of Maryland, University of Kansas, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of San Francisco, University of Richmond, and others
-3 months of mentorship, one hour of consultation per month
-Feedback on course design and teaching
Activities
Timeline of Activities
RECRUITMENT
SELECTION
FELLOWSHIP PERIOD
U.S.-RUSSIA PROFESSOR PAIRING
U.S. COURSE DEVELOPMENT AND TEACHING SUMMER WORKSHOP
COURSE LAUNCH
U.S. Peer Partners
20 U.S. faculty members from institutions including Stanford University, Columbia University, George Washington University, City College of New York, University of Richmond, University of Maryland and Bard College are supporting fellows through one-on-one collaboration.
Through this collaboration, U.S. peer partners will offer feedback on the course learning objectives and outcomes, syllabus structure, assessment strategies, key readings, multimedia resources, case studie and instructional materials to ensure alignment between course content and international academic standards.
Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
We are looking for passionate educators who are dedicated to advancing higher education and expanding opportunities for Russian students. To be eligible for the U.S-RAR Program, you must:
- Free University (Latvia)
- Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences (Montenegro)
- Smolny Beyond Borders (Germany)
- Bazaleti University (Georgia)
- Charles University Boris Nemtsov Center (Czech Republic)
Or other appropriate institutions in exile.
Why Choose Us
Why Participate?
How to Apply
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