Briefly
Program description
The program is designed to give Ukrainian entrepreneurs, innovators and business leaders hands-on experience through individual fellowship placements in the USA. Participants gain modern business tools, leadership skills and networking opportunities. The program includes workshops, lectures and site visits.
Main Information
Eligibility
To be eligible for the UBL PIE program, applicants must:
- be a citizen and current resident of Ukraine. Applicants living outside Ukraine or on a long term program outside Ukraine will not be considered eligible to apply;
- be 21 years of age or above at time of the application period;
- be proficient in English; and
- have relevant experience in and commitment to a career in business, entrepreneurship, innovation, social entrepreneurship, or regional economic development.
Financing
All expenses related to travel, stay, J-1 visa and basic living costs are covered by the program.
Supported Activities
The UBL PIE will bring Ukrainian business leaders aged 21 and over to the United States to gain practical experience through individual fellowship placements at a U.S. host organization in line with their professional interests and professional experience. Placements could include a wide variety of:
- for-profit and non-profit local and international organizations;
- university business departments;
- business incubators and accelerators;
- relevant government economic development offices.
It is expected that one fellow be placed at one organization throughout his/her fellowship.
It will provide participants with an array of modern business tools, concepts, and principles that will strengthen their leadership and technical abilities through interactive and personalized projects, as well as build enduring professional relationships between Americans and Ukrainians who share an interest in driving economic development forward. The program will also include professional enrichment activities such as workshops, lectures and site visits.
How to Apply
Candidates can apply via the online application for the Ukrainian Business Leaders program.
Required Documents
- Resume or CV in English
- Three essays (including a video essay)
- Digital copy of international passport
- Digital copy of domestic passport
- Signed Participant Terms and Conditions Agreement
- Signed Privacy Policy
- Passport-style photo
FAQ
Strong upper-intermediate skills are a must. All fellows are expected to actively participate in daily activities that involve speaking, listening, writing and reading in English and won’t be provided with interpreters.
No, you don’t. However, if you have a valid TOEFL/IELTS score, you can indicate that in the online application.
Yes, you can. If you do not have an international passport, then please provide a high quality digital copy of your domestic passport. We also strongly encourage you to apply for an international passport as soon as you are selected as a semi-finalist.
Your application must include two (2) letters of reference. Applications without reference letters will not be considered. These letters must be submitted online. An eligible reference includes colleagues, advisers, supervisors, and other professionals who are familiar with your professional abilities. Applicants may not submit letters on their own behalf. In Section 5 of your online application, please provide your two (2) references’ names and email addresses. Press the “Request Recommendation” button for each of your recommenders to send the request by email. They should receive the emails with a secure link to our confidential online reference form within one hour. Confirm with your recommenders that they received these email messages and can access their online forms. Your references must then use that link to complete and submit their letters online. Be sure to inform your recommenders to expect this email message. It will be sent from “ais_accounts@americancouncils.org”. Such emails are often misdirected to a spam or junk mail box. Inform your recommenders of this possibility.
Fellows are selected through an open, merit-based competitive nationwide search that involves an extensive online application and interviews in English.
Legal Terms
The online application includes consent to personal data processing and program terms.