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Friday, February 18, 2011

Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

Overview

These fellowships, for a maximum period of 12 months, are designed for Indian scholars and professionals who are in the early stages of their research careers. The Postdoctoral Research Fellowships will provide opportunities to talented scholars and professionals to strengthen their research capacities; have access to some of the finest resources in their areas of interest; and help build long-term collaborative relationships with U.S. faculty and institutions.

Applications from all disciplines will be considered. Priority fields are: 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.


Grant Benefits

These fellowships provide round-trip economy class air travel from India to the U.S., a monthly stipend, Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges per U.S. Government guidelines, a modest settling-in allowance, and a professional allowance.

Eligibility Requirements

In addition to the General Prerequisites:

-scholars and professionals should have a Ph.D. degree from an Indian institution within the past four years. Applicants must have obtained their Ph.D. degrees between July 2007 and July 2011;
-candidates must be published in reputed journals and demonstrate evidence of superior academic and professional achievement;
-should enclose a recent significant publication (copy of paper/article);
-if employed, applications should be routed through proper channel; and
preferably be 45 years of age or under.

How to Apply

Please refer to Application Procedure and Guidelines and
Download Application Material:

Application Form
Reference Report

Application Due Date: July 15, 2011

New Delhi - Headquarters

United States-India Educational Foundation
12 Hailey Road
New Delhi 110 001
E-mail: info@usief.org.in
Tel.: +91-11-4209-0909/2332-8944
Fax: +91-11-2332-9718
http://www.usief.org.in/Scripts/ForIndianNationalsForLecturersandTeachersFulbright-NehruPostdoctoralResearchFellowships.aspx


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