Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships and other Opportunities in the U.S.

1. Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships and other Opportunities in the U.S.

2. History • USIEF is a bi-national entity, established by a treaty between the Governments of India and the U.S. on February 2, 1950. • With the new agreement signed on July 4, 2008 to strengthen educational exchanges between the two countries, the Governments of India and the U.S. are now equal partners for the Fulbright Program in India. • USIEF awards Fulbright-Nehru and other fellowships.

3. USIEF’s Mission and Vision • Mission: promote mutual understanding through educational and cultural exchange • Vision: USIEF as • Education gateway to the U.S. and India • Clearinghouse of education information on both • Advocate for Indo-U.S. educational collaboration • Supporter of quality in and access to education

4. Mandate • Administration of Fulbright-Nehru and other fellowships for Indian and American students, faculty and professionals • Promotion of dialogue among Fulbrighters and their communities as an outgrowth of educational exchange • Educational Advising Services for Indian students interested in pursuing higher education in the U.S., and U.S. students in India

5. The Fulbright Program History and Philosophy • Established in 1946 by former Senator J. William Fulbright to: • Increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries • Create a large academic and cultural network around the world

6. The Fulbright ProgramWorldwide • Operates in 155 countries • Administered by bi-national Fulbright Commissions in 50 countries and by U.S. Embassies in others • Since its inception, approximately 300,000 scholars have participated in the Fulbright Program • 7,000 grants are awarded annually

7. Fulbright in India • Since 1950, USIEF has administered over 16,800 fellowships, primarily Fulbright Fellowships to Indians and Americans. • 18 Fulbright Alumni Chapters all over India. Chapters actively organize events for new and returning Fulbrighters, advising sessions for Indian students interested in Fulbright and in U.S. higher education, conduct seminars, workshops, social welfare activities, and reunions.

8. Fellowship Themes • All disciplines including: Agricultural Sciences; Business Studies, Management and Leadership Development; Economics; Education; Energy, especially alternative and renewable energy; Environment; Governance and Democracy; Law and Civic Engagement; Media and Communications; Public Administration; Public Health; Science and Technology; Society and Development; Study of India; and Study of the United States (American Studies) • Capacity-building within education systems - fields of study (South Asian studies, American studies) - English language teaching, learning and training - South Asian languages - Secondary school teacher development

9. Fulbright Connection with Science & Technology Fulbright grantees 2009-10: 20% Fulbright scholars in the area of S&T 2010-11: 29% Fulbright scholars in S&T nominated. • Key Areas: Aerospace Engineering, Astrophysics, Agricultural Sciences, Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Cell & Developmental Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment Science, Materials Science & Metallurgical Engineering, Cancer Research, Ocean Engineering • Organizations in India: Bangalore University, NPL, IITs, IISc, AIIMS, JNU, Jadavpur, Manipal University, IARI, University of Pune etc.

10. Fulbright-Nehru FellowshipsDistinctive Features • Funded jointly by USG and GOI • Open to all disciplines – unless otherwise specified • Open to at-large applicants (independent scholars and professionals) • For 2009, USIEF awarded 160 Fulbright-Nehru grants • For 2010, USIEF will offer approximately 240 Fulbright-Nehru grants

11. Prerequisites for Fulbright Applicants – Indian Nationals • High level of academic/professional achievements • Proficiency in English language • Present in India at the time of submitting the application • If employed, applications should be routed through proper channel • Not be residing in the U.S. • Not be applying for or holding permanent residence (green card) in the U.S. • Not have been in the U.S. during the past three years on a teaching/research/study assignment for a continuous period of three months or more

12. Fulbright-Nehru Grant Categories • Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships for Leadership Development • Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral and Professional Research Fellowships • Fulbright-Nehru Visiting Lecturer Fellowships • Fulbright-Nehru Senior Research Fellowships • Fulbright-Nehru Environmental Leadership Program

13. Fellowships for Students

14. Fellowship for Researchers, Students and Mid-Career Professionals

15. Fellowships for Researchers

16. Fellowships for Lecturers

17. Fellowships for Researchers, Mid-Career Professionals

18. Fellowships for Students, Researchers, Mid-Career Professionals

19. What the Selection Committees Look for • Leadership potential • Academic and professional excellence • Viability of the proposal and its usefulness to India and the U.S. • Commitment to return to India upon completion of grant • “Cultural ambassador” role • Proficiency in written and spoken English

20. National interviews at which principals and alternates recommended Screening and short listing of applications Core program announcement for lecturers, researchers, professionals, teachers, policy planners, administrators, and students Application deadline 18-20 weeks 4-6 weeks 4-6 weeks Mid-July August-Sept Sept-Nov February-March 4-6 weeks Online application completion. Forwarding Dossiers sent for IIE, CIES, AED, and FSB approval 20-24 weeks FSB approval 4-16 weeks Issuance of terms and awards and DS 2019 forms March-May Scholars depart to the U.S. Visa processing Placement confirmation from co-op agencies (IIE, CIES, AED) 1-4 weeks 1-4 weeks 24-32 weeks July-Sept July-Sept or later for Spring departures 4-16 weeks June-Sept March-May Oct-Jan Selection Process Timeline

21. Fulbright Senior Specialists Program • Under the Fulbright Senior Specialists Program, Indian Universities and other institutions of higher learning can collaborate with a US faculty member or professional for a period of two to six weeks • The potential collaborations include: curriculum planning, short-term lecturing stays, leadership of or participation in special conferences or workshops, faculty training programs, development of educational materials. • Indian host institutions will have to pick up the board and lodging, local transportation costs. • Program is not for research purposes. • For 2011-12, the awards will be announced in March-April 2010. For more information visit USIEF website http://www.usief.org.in and http://www.cies.org

22. Hosting US Lecturer for a Semester • Indian Universities can apply to host a U.S. Lecturer under Fulbright-Nehru Visiting Lecturer Program for a period of four to six months. • USIEF pays for all expenses of the scholar and there is no financial liability to the university. • Complete details and application forms are available at USIEF website http://www.usief.org.in, for hosting a U.S. Lecturer in 2011-12. • Last date for receiving application at USIEF: November 30, 2009. • For more information visit: http://www.cies.org/ or write to ap@usief.org.in

23. USIEF - Other Activities • Alumni strength of over 4,000 • 18 Alumni Chapters functioning in various cities • Organizes Round Tables, Conferences, Workshops and Seminars on important contemporary topics of relevance to Indian and other South Asian countries • Brings out a quarterly newsletter, ‘Indian Fulbrighter’ to share news and views of scholars and on special programs and events

24. Southern Region USIEF Regional Office American Consulate Building Mount Road Chennai 600 006 Tel: 044-2811 2049 Fax: 044-2811 2075 Email: usefichennai@fulbright-india.org Western Region USIEF Regional Office The American Center 4, New Marine Lines Mumbai 400 020 Tel: 022-2262 4603 Fax: 022-2266 3956 Email: usefibom@bom3.vsnl.net.in USIEF OFFICES

25. Head Office & Northern Region “Fulbright House” 12, Hailey Road New Delhi 110 001 Tel: 011-4209 0909, 2332 8944 Fax: 011-23329718 E-mail:ip@usief.org.in Eastern Region USIEF Regional Office The American Center 38 A Jawaharlal Nehru Road Kolkata 700 071 Tel: 033-3984 6310 Fax: 033-2288 1636 E-mail: usefical@dataone.in USIEF OFFICES

26. USIEF Website www.usief.org.in