Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowships

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Category :
Research Fellowships
Research Areas :
Agricultural Sciences, Computer Science, Mathematical Sciences, Urban and Regional Planning etc
Fellowship Provided by :
USIEF
Provided to :
Indian faculty, researchers, and professionals to teach, conduct research, or carry out a combination of lecturing and research at a U.S. institution.

United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) provides Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowships for Indian faculty, researchers, and professionals the opportunity to teach, conduct research, or carry out a combination of lecturing and research at a U.S. institution.

Depending on the U.S. host institution, it is likely that the grantee may contribute towards developing curriculum and conducting workshops and seminars.

These fellowships are for four to nine months. If you are applying for a Flex Award, the minimum length of the total grant is four months and the maximum is six months.

Research Areas

Agricultural Sciences; Anthropology; Bioengineering; Climate Change Sciences; Computer Science (including, but not limited to, cyber security, digital economy, quantum computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning and big data analytics); Economics; Education Policy and Planning; Energy Studies; History; International Law; International Security and Strategic Studies; Materials Science (with emphasis on environmental applications); Mathematical Sciences; Neurosciences; Performing Arts; Physical Sciences; Public Health; Public Policy; Sociology; Urban and Regional Planning (with emphasis on smart cities and waste management); Visual Arts; and Women’s and Gender Studies.

Grant Benefits

The fellowships provide

J-1 visa support;
Round-trip airfare from fellow's home city to the host institution in the US;
a monthly stipend, a modest settling-in allowance, and a professional allowance
Accident and sickness coverage per U.S. Government guidelines.

Subject to availability of funds, in case of grantees on eight or nine month grants, a dependent allowance and international travel may be provided for one accompanying eligible dependent provided the dependent is with the grantee in the U.S. for at least 80% of the grant period. Flex grantees are not eligible for dependent benefits.

Eligibility

The applicants should have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent published work with at least five years of relevant teaching/research experience
Professionals outside academe should have a master’s degree or equivalent published work with recognized professional standing and at least five years relevant experience;
The applicant should upload a recent significant publication (copy of paper/article) in the online application

If employed, at the time of submitting the application, please follow the instructions carefully regarding Letter of Support from Home Institution. The employer must indicate that leave will be granted for the fellowship period. Please obtain the endorsement from the appropriate administrative authority on the Letter of Support from Home Institution. You can download the Letter of Support from Home Institution from the USIEF website.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online at: https://iie.embark.com/apply/visitingscholars

Please carefully review the FNAPE Applicant Instructions before starting your online application

Please refer to FNAPE Applicant Checklist before submitting the application.

In addition, you must complete and upload the following documents on your online applicaiton:

FNAPE Applicant Annexure
FNAPE Letter of Support from Home Institution

Contact

USIEF
Fulbright House
12 Hailey Road
New Delhi 110001
E-mail: Contact I
Phone: +91-11-4209-0909/2332-8944
Fax: +91-11-2332-9718
Website: www.usief.org.in

Regional Offices

Chennai

USIEF Regional Office
American Consulate Building
Mount Road, Anna Salai
Chennai 600 006
Email: Contact I
Phone: +91-44-2857-4423/ 4131
Fax: +91-44-2811-2075

Kolkata

USIEF Regional Office
The American Center
38A, Jawaharlal Nehru Road
Kolkata 700 071
E-mail: Contact I
Phone: +91-33-3984 6300
Fax: +91-33-2288-1636

Mumbai

USIEF Regional Office
Maker Bhawan 1
IInd Floor New Marine Lines
Mumbai 400 020
Email: Contact I
Phone: +91-22-2262-4603
Fax: +91-22-2266-3956

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