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Junior Fellowship Program

The CRRC-Georgia Junior Fellowship Program (JFP), launched in 2009, is a 5-9 month program offering extensive work experience and training to selected fellows. It is a unique opportunity for social science-oriented youth looking to gain skill sets that are largely missing in Georgia, such as the ability to analyze complex issues quickly and comprehensively, proficiency in essential computer programs (including statistical programs), and the opportunity to work with extraordinarily experienced and committed colleagues and superiors. Junior Research Fellows are required to contribute to complex research projects on issues that are important to Georgia’s future, write analytical policy papers, be active team members, and work hard.

Melor Shengelia

Melor Shengelia earned his Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University. Currently he is pursuing a Master’s degree in Sociology at the Tbilisi State University. He has worked on various academic research projects. His research interests include public policy issues, media and healthcare.

Davit Lursmanashvili

Davit holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the International Black Sea University. He has participated in Erasmus Mundus and Future Leaders Exchange programs in the Netherlands and USA. He has worked as an intern in the PR department at his university, as well as an English-speaking tour guide. His research interests include extremism and extremist movements in Europe and Georgia, effects of religion on social development, and democratization processes in Caucasus.

Mariam Mamatsashvili

Mariam Mamatsashvili holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, with minor in Psychology (GPA: 3.7) and Master’s degree in Education Sciences (GPA: 4.0) from Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University. Before joining the Junior Fellowship Program at CRRC-Georgia, Mariam worked as an intern at the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia and the Tbilisi State University. Her research interests are related to the educational as well as cultural processes.

Avto Dolidze

Avto Dolidze holds a BA and an MA in Sociology from Tbilisi State University. Prior to joining CRRC-Georgia he was a member of the research organization “We Research” and project assistant and researcher at DVV International Georgia Country Office. He has worked on: gender research, media monitoring, market research, needs and satisfaction studies in projects for organizations. His research interests are related to culture, Europeanization and urbanization.

Elene Ergeshidze

Elene Ergeshidze holds a BA in Sociology from the Tbilisi State University. Currently, she is pursuing her Master’s degree in Public Administration at TSU. Prior to joining CRRC as a Junior Fellow, she was an intern at the Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure and participated in the preparatory work of the Regional Development Program. During her bachelor studies, she participated in a number of research projects organized by the faculty of social and political sciences. Elene’s research interests include democratic transition in newly democratized countries, public policy issues, development of local self-government and civic engagement.

Otto Saldadze

Otto holds BA in Sociology from the Tbilisi State University and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Social and Cultural Anthropology there. Prior to joining CRRC-Georgia as a Junior Fellow, he participated in a number of sociological and anthropological research projects. He has worked with the Students’ Initiative Group on different projects targeting rural problems. His research interests mainly relate to social and cultural issues.

Makhare Atchaidze

Makhare is currently studying for his M.A. in Social and Cultural Studies at the Tbilisi State University. He earned his B.A. in sociology with a minor in journalism from the Tbilisi State University. He has experience working on different research projects both as an interviewer and as a database manager. Makhare is a co-founder of the youth non-governmental organization, “Novatio”. Makhare’s research interests include culture, mass media and communications.

Natia Mosiashvili

Natia graduated from Ilia State University in 2016 and possesses a BA degree in Sociology. Because of the broad academic and research interests, she decided to get some practical experience and specify for her future studies afterwards. Natia’s research interests include democratic transition in newly democratized countries, public policies, education, structural inequalities and gender issues. 
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