Name of the Event: BRICS International School
Date: September - November 2024
Place: “COSMOS Paveletskaya Hotel”, Moscow, Russia
Working language: English
Last Date of Application: 30 September 2024
The BRICS International School is a unique scientific and educational program aimed at training young experts specializing in BRICS studies in political, economic, humanitarian fields and other relevant areas of interaction within the five countries and those who are interested in BRICS.
Participants of the BRICS International School are young diplomats, scientists and researchers, journalists, entrepreneurs, students as well as post-graduates from Russia, Brazil, India, China, and South Africa, aged from 18 to 35, are invited to join this program. This year, it is planned to invite representatives of countries within the sphere of influence or sphere of interests of each BRICS country to participate - "outreach." Countries that will officially join the BRICS alliance from 2024 onwards, specifically Argentina, Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates (hereinafter referred to as BRICS+), will also be invited to participate.
Participants are provided with a specially designed and extensive training program, which is structured into thematic modules and delivered in collaboration with partner organizations. These partner organizations are prominent think tanks based in Moscow, Russia.
The mentors at the BRICS International School comprise leading experts and practitioners from both Russia and around the world. They include individuals from governmental and non-governmental organizations, ministries, agencies, and experienced think-tank professionals specializing in BRICS research.
The program is held on an annual basis with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. In 2024, this program is being carried out with the support of the Presidential Grants Fund and the Alexander Gorchakov Public Diplomacy Fund, as well as the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) and as part of the government's "Priority 2030" university support program.
TERMS OF PARTICIPATION
Participation in the program is free of charge
The organizers provide accommodation for foreign and Russian participants from other cities. The organizers provide travel costs for Russian participants and foreign ones who are located in other Russian cities. The travel costs of foreign participants are paid at their expense.
This program is for:
Students and graduate students, young scientists from BRICS countries, BRICS+ and "outreach", aged 18 to 35, who chose the BRICS association as the main object of their scientific and research interest.
Young diplomats and representatives below the age of 35, employed within the pertinent ministries and governmental departments of BRICS nations, whose professional responsibilities include collaboration through international organizations and associations, including those associated with BRICS.
Representatives of NGOs and public associations of BRICS countries, including youth, aged 18 to 35, engaged in the development of international activities in the field of public diplomacy.
Young entrepreneurs from BRICS countries, aged 18 to 35, who are developing socially oriented business projects within BRICS.
International journalists from BRICS countries, aged 18 to 35 years.
To apply you have to:
Fill in the registration form.
Record a 1-minute horizontal video of self-presentation in English, which reflects the language level and gives an idea of the participant's communication skills and professional interests. The video file should be uploaded to an open-access Internet resource (YouTube, social networks, etc.) and a link should be specified in the registration form.
Write a motivational letter in English on the topic “Why I want to take part in the VII BRICS International School” (500 words).
Prepare a presentation of the project on the development of international youth cooperation within BRICS. The presentation should provide information about the original project developed by the participant. The presentation should be made in English in PowerPoint or PDF format and should include the project name, its description, goals and objectives, the target audience of the project and the expected results.
If one of the requirements is not met, the application will be rejected.
Deadline for applications – September 30, 2024, 23.59 (GMT+3).
The list of participants will be published on October 5, 2024. Successful candidates will be notified by e-mail and invited to take part in the VII BRICS International School.
Upon completion, participants who have mastered at least 75% of the educational program and have successfully passed the final testing will receive certificates.
We are not the official organisers of the event. If you have any queries regarding the event, kindly contact the organisers at - brics_school@nkibrics.ru