May 1999

Has your organization considered the tremendous opportunities available in the new markets of the former Soviet Union? Imagine learning about the possibilities directly from business leaders in these expanding free market economies. Or think of the advantages that long-term collaboration with members of elite scientific institutes and laboratories could offer to your company.

The Department of Commerce's Special American Business Internship Training (SABIT) is an innovative grant program that provides funding to U.S. organizations to conduct stateside training for business executives and scientists from the nis.

Through May 31, 1999, U.S. businesses, universities, and other interested organizations are invited to apply for SABIT grants to host English-speaking NIS colleagues for periods of 3-6 months. SABIT reimburses round-trip international airfare, $30 per diem, and up to $500 per month for lodging. U.S. host organizations provide visas, medical insurance, and the actual "hands-on" training.

Grant recipients may select one or more NIS colleagues (up to 10 individuals) from SABIT's pool of highly qualified candidates, or may elect to train their own candidates. SABIT has internship candidates specializing in such areas as biotechnology, medical research, pharmaceuticals, agribusiness, industrial chemicals, power engineering, computer science, environmental protection, and science education.

Intrigued?
For an application or more details, contact Suzanne Thompson, tel: (202) 482-0073, fax (202) 482- 2443, email: suzanne_thompson@ita.doc.gov, or visit the SABIT website at www.mac.doc.gov/sabit/sabit.html.

This report is provided courtesy of the Business Information Service for the Newly Independent States (BISNIS)