Deadline: 1 July 2014
All eligible applicants from India are invited to submit applications Humphrey/National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Fellowship programme offered by United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF). The mission of this programme is to focus on problems of alcohol, drug and tobacco abuse as well as broader areas of public health that relate to substance abuse, such as HIV/AIDS, mental health, medicine, psychology, social work and counseling.
Advantages of grants:
A Humphrey fellowship provides tuition and fees, a monthly maintenance allowance, Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges per U.S. Government guidelines, a modest allowance for books and supplies, round-trip international air travel to the host institution, domestic travel to the Washington, D.C. workshop, and allowances for professional activities such as field trips, professional visits, and conferences.
Eligibility criteria:
- Should 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
- Must be residing in India at the time of application. No applications will be accepted from Indians residing, working or studying outside of India
- Should have a high level of academic/professional achievement
- Should 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)
- Preferably have a master’s degree or a professional degree of at least four years’ duration
- Have at least five years of substantial professional experience in the respective field, and be eligible for leave
- Have demonstrated leadership qualities
- Have a record of public service in the community
- Give an undertaking to return to India on completion of the fellowship
For more information, visit NIDA Fellowships page.
