USIEF Fellowships for Indian Citizens 2015-16

Deadline: 1 July 2014

United States India Educational Foundation (USIEF) is inviting Indian students to apply for various fellowship opportunities it offers. There are different deadlines for different fellowship awards.

Categories of Fellowship Awards –

1. Student Awards to pursue a master’s degree or attend a US university as a visiting student researcher
2. Scholars and Teacher Awards for academics, teachers and professionals to teach or conduct research in the US
3. Professional Development Programs for leadership and skill development.

Fellowship Opportunities –

1. Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships
   1. Master’s Fellowships
   2. Doctoral Research Fellowships
   3. Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowships
   4. Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
   5. CII Fellowships for Leadership in Management
   6. International Education Administrators Seminar
2. Other Fulbright Fellowships
   1. Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowships
   2. Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program
   3. Fulbright Scholar-in Residence Program
   4. Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program
3. Non Fulbright Fellowships
   1. International Leaders in Education Program
   2. Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program
4. Institutional Awards
   1. Fulbright Specialist Program

Eligibility Criteria –

• Each individual program has its own eligibility criteria and requirements. Interested applicants must visit Fellowships for Indian Citizens page and look for the opportunity s/he is interested to apply.

While selecting the fellows, evaluation is made on the following reference –

• Academic credentials and professional ability
• Merit of the proposed Fulbright project
• Motivation, maturity, leadership and adaptability
• Ability to contribute as a cultural ambassador beyond the specific field of study
• Communication skills
• Commitment to community or national service
• Relevant professional/work experience
• Commitment to return to India after completion of the program

For more information, please visit Fellowships for Indian Citizens page.

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