Application Deadline: Wednesday, January 10. 2024, 12:00 PM Tashkent Time

applicants must

Be a citizen and current resident of Uzbekistan. Applicants living outside Uzbekistan or on a long-term program outside Uzbekistan will not be considered eligible to apply;
Be between 27 and 50 years of age at ANY time of the program period (be born on/after April 9, 1974 and no later than November 8, 1996);
Be a college graduate (equivalent of a Bachelor’s degree or higher);
Be proficient in English; and
Have five years of relevant experience in and commitment to a career in business, entrepreneurship, social media, innovation, social entrepreneurship, or regional economic development.

Individuals NOT eligible to apply

U.S. citizens and permanent residents of the United States
Individuals currently participating in academic, training, research programs, or who are currently working in the United States
Individuals currently residing or working outside Uzbekistan
Individuals who have participated in an exchange visitor program sponsored or funded by the U.S. government (e.g., Public Affairs Sections at U.S. embassies or other U.S. government agency) and who have not fulfilled their two-year home residency requirement by the time of the application
Individuals who have applied for U.S. permanent residency in the past three years and are awaiting for change of status by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (application for Diversity Lottery is NOT a disqualifying)
Persons arrested for, charged with, or convicted of a crime as further detailed by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs

Your resume or CV in English
A high-quality digital copy of your international passport
A high-quality digital copy of your domestic passport
A signed copy of the Participant Terms and Conditions Agreement
A passport-style photo (this photo may be shared with potential host family, worksite and published in orientation and closing program books)
Other supplemental materials