Deadline- 1 July 2013
The United States – India Educational Foundation (USIEF) are inviting all eligible applicants for Fulbright-Nehru doctoral research fellowships program. The fellowships provide a monthly stipend, Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges per U.S. Government guidelines, round-trip economy class air travel, applicable allowances and modest affiliation fees, if any.
Fellowship is offered in the areas of-
Agricultural Sciences; Economics; Education; Energy, Sustainable Development and Climate Change; Environment; International Relations; Management and Leadership Development; Media and Communications with focus on Public Service Broadcasting; Public Administration; Public Health; Science and Technology; Study of India with focus on contemporary issues; and Study of the United States. For Study of India or the Study of the United States (American Studies) the areas could include: language and literature, history, government, economics, society and culture, religion, and film studies.
Eligibility & Criteria-
- be a responsible Indian citizen who can contribute to a full and fair picture of the culture and civilization of India, and thereby help to promote understanding and friendship between the peoples of the United States of America and India
- have a high level of academic/professional achievement
- demonstrate proficiency in the English language to undertake the proposed project/program and adjust to life in the US. The applicant may be required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL);
- be present in India at the time of submitting the application and interview, if required. If you will be abroad, please keep us informed.
- be eligible for leave, if employed
- be in good health
- not be residing in the United States
- not be applying for or holding permanent residence (green card) in the United States
- preference will be given to candidates who have not had extensive recent US experience
- should give an undertaking to return to India on the completion of the fellowship.
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