Overview
The United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) invites applications from interested Indian applicants for the International Fulbright Science and Technology Award for outstanding foreign students. This award is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and is designed to be the most prestigious international scholarship in science and technology. The International Fulbright Science and Technology Award reaffirms America's pre-eminence and competitiveness in the fields of science, technology, and engineering, as the U.S. remains the most attractive destination for serious scientific and technological research and study.
The International Fulbright Science and Technology Award is for PhD study at top U.S. institutions in science, technology, or engineering beginning August/September 2011. The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State will fund grants for up to three years under this program. After three years, U.S. universities will cover the remaining expenses toward completion of a PhD. Academic placement (university admission and other formalities) of the selected scholars will be handled by the Institute of International Education (IIE). Fellows will travel to the U.S. on J-1 visas and will be subject to J-visa regulations.
In the fifth year of this program, approximately 45 awards will be offered worldwide for candidates who demonstrate unique aptitude and innovation in scientific fields. Two principal nominees from India will compete with candidates from all over the world for this fellowship. Application deadline: May 1, 2010.
Grant Benefits:
The fellowship will provide the following benefits:
- Tuition and fees for up to three years;
- A monthly stipend for up to three years;
- Book and equipment, and professional conference allowances;
- J-1 visa sponsorship for up to five years;
- Round-trip airfare from fellow's home city to the host institution in the United States;
- Health and accident coverage as per U.S. Government guidelines; and Specially tailored enrichment activities.
After three years, U.S. universities have agreed to cover the remaining expenses toward completion of a Ph.D.
The International Fulbright Science and Technology Fellowship program provides no additional funding to support dependents.
Eligibility Criteria:
The applicant 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 and India;
- have a high level of academic/professional achievement;
- be proficient in English with a recent TOEFL score (or equivalent, like IELTS), of 580 or higher. Candidates who do not have valid TOEFL scores at the time of application but are selected as nominees, will 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 for the interview, if required;
- be eligible for leave, if employed; be in good health;
not be applying for or holding permanent residence (green card) in the United States;
- hold a valid Indian passport no later than May 1, 2010;
- Have completed an equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree from a recognized Indian university with at least 60% marks. Applicants should either possess a four-year bachelor's degree or a completed master's degree, if the bachelor's degree is of less than four years duration, before August, 2011.
Eligible Fields of Study:
Eligible fields include Aeronautics and Astronomics/Aeronautical Engineering, Agriculture (theoretical or research-based focus only), Astronomy/Planetary Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Sciences/Engineering, Energy, Engineering (electrical, chemical, civil, mechanical, ocean, and petroleum), Environmental Science/Engineering, Geology/Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Information Sciences and Systems (engineering focus only), Materials Science/Engineering, Mathematics, Neurosciences, Oceanography, Public Health (theoretical research focus only) and Physics.
A brief description of each field of study is available at http://foreign.fulbrightonline.org/scienceandtech
May 1, 2010 Application Deadline
Carefully follow all application instructions. All employed applicants should apply through proper channel.
In addition to submitting the application online, you must send the following to the Senior Program Officer (Indian Program), USIEF, 'Fulbright House', 12 Hailey Road, New Delhi 110 001, by May 1, 2010. Please write ATTN: Fulbright IFST on the envelope.
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
The United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) invites applications from interested Indian applicants for the International Fulbright Science and Technology Award for outstanding foreign students. This award is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and is designed to be the most prestigious international scholarship in science and technology. The International Fulbright Science and Technology Award reaffirms America's pre-eminence and competitiveness in the fields of science, technology, and engineering, as the U.S. remains the most attractive destination for serious scientific and technological research and study.
The International Fulbright Science and Technology Award is for PhD study at top U.S. institutions in science, technology, or engineering beginning August/September 2011. The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State will fund grants for up to three years under this program. After three years, U.S. universities will cover the remaining expenses toward completion of a PhD. Academic placement (university admission and other formalities) of the selected scholars will be handled by the Institute of International Education (IIE). Fellows will travel to the U.S. on J-1 visas and will be subject to J-visa regulations.
In the fifth year of this program, approximately 45 awards will be offered worldwide for candidates who demonstrate unique aptitude and innovation in scientific fields. Two principal nominees from India will compete with candidates from all over the world for this fellowship. Application deadline: May 1, 2010.
Grant Benefits:
The fellowship will provide the following benefits:
- Tuition and fees for up to three years;
- A monthly stipend for up to three years;
- Book and equipment, and professional conference allowances;
- J-1 visa sponsorship for up to five years;
- Round-trip airfare from fellow's home city to the host institution in the United States;
- Health and accident coverage as per U.S. Government guidelines; and Specially tailored enrichment activities.
After three years, U.S. universities have agreed to cover the remaining expenses toward completion of a Ph.D.
The International Fulbright Science and Technology Fellowship program provides no additional funding to support dependents.
Eligibility Criteria:
The applicant 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 and India;
- have a high level of academic/professional achievement;
- be proficient in English with a recent TOEFL score (or equivalent, like IELTS), of 580 or higher. Candidates who do not have valid TOEFL scores at the time of application but are selected as nominees, will 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 for the interview, if required;
- be eligible for leave, if employed; be in good health;
not be applying for or holding permanent residence (green card) in the United States;
- hold a valid Indian passport no later than May 1, 2010;
- Have completed an equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree from a recognized Indian university with at least 60% marks. Applicants should either possess a four-year bachelor's degree or a completed master's degree, if the bachelor's degree is of less than four years duration, before August, 2011.
Eligible Fields of Study:
Eligible fields include Aeronautics and Astronomics/Aeronautical Engineering, Agriculture (theoretical or research-based focus only), Astronomy/Planetary Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Sciences/Engineering, Energy, Engineering (electrical, chemical, civil, mechanical, ocean, and petroleum), Environmental Science/Engineering, Geology/Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Information Sciences and Systems (engineering focus only), Materials Science/Engineering, Mathematics, Neurosciences, Oceanography, Public Health (theoretical research focus only) and Physics.
A brief description of each field of study is available at http://foreign.fulbrightonline.org/scienceandtech
May 1, 2010 Application Deadline
Carefully follow all application instructions. All employed applicants should apply through proper channel.
In addition to submitting the application online, you must send the following to the Senior Program Officer (Indian Program), USIEF, 'Fulbright House', 12 Hailey Road, New Delhi 110 001, by May 1, 2010. Please write ATTN: Fulbright IFST on the envelope.
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
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