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Fulbright House, New Delhi

Sketch: Sushanta Guha, 2002 Fulbright Arts Fellow

FELLOWSHIPS
FOR INDIAN CITIZENS
2022-2023

UNITED STATES-INDIA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION


"The essence of intercultural education
is the acquisition of empathy — the
ability to see the world as others see it,
and to allow for the possibility that
others may see something we have failed
to see…"
J. William Fulbright

“Let us be a little humble; let us think


that the truth may not perhaps be
entirely with us."
Jawaharlal Nehru
Executive Director’s Message

The United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF), the Fulbright Commission in India, is
pleased to announce a new round of fellowship competitions open to Indian citizens for 2022-2023.
In addition to providing opportunities for personal, academic and professional growth, Fulbright-
Nehru and other exchanges promote mutual understanding between the people of the United States
and India.
Fulbright-Nehru and other fellowships have, over the years, helped bring people of India and the
United States closer through educational exchanges. Since its inception in 1950, USIEF has
administered over 20,000 grants for Indian and U.S. citizens. USIEF alumni have demonstrated
strong leadership in all walks of life, including agriculture, arts, business, education, environment,
humanities and social sciences, public health, and science and technology.
This e-brochure describes the fellowships, eligibility criteria, and procedures for applying. Once
you find a fellowship of interest, I suggest that you visit the “Current Fellows” page on USIEF's
website to learn about recent proposals that have been successful. Please view the videos
Indian Fulbrighters: Ambassadors of Change on YouTube where alumni share their Fulbright-
Nehru experiences. Visit USIEF Facebook and Twitter pages for regular updates and success
stories of Fulbright scholars and alumni. I also encourage you to talk with Fulbright and other
alumni about their experiences in the United States. USIEF staff can help you get in touch with
people in your field who will be glad to answer questions. When you are ready to apply, you can
download the application material from the USIEF website.
Screening experts and selection committees look for talented individuals whose projects are
important to India and the U.S. and who have the ability to be good cultural ambassadors. The ideal
exchange fellow is one who both contributes important work in his/her field and encourages Indo-
U.S. networking during and after the fellowship.
This year, the Fulbright program participants, partners, and friends celebrate the 75th anniversary
of the worldwide Fulbright program and its mission to forge lasting connections, counter
misunderstandings, and help people and nations work together toward common goals. This
celebration renews USIEF's commitment to fulfil Senator J. William Fulbright's goal of bringing "a
little more knowledge, a little more reason, and a little more compassion into world affairs," as well
as increasing "the chance that nations will learn at last to live in peace and friendship."
Please share this e-brochure with those who may be interested. Best wishes to all of you as you
explore these exciting opportunities.

Adam J. Grotsky February 17, 2021


Executive Director
Fellowships For
Indian Citizens:
2022-2023

The United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) promotes mutual


understanding between the people of the United States and India through
academic and cultural exchange programs. Since 1950, the Fulbright
Program has sponsored Indians from all walks of life to gain a greater
understanding of U.S. society, culture, and values and to foster a deeper
appreciation of India amongst their American colleagues. USIEF is pleased
to announce Fulbright-Nehru and other Fulbright Fellowships for the
academic year 2022-2023.
Contents
Fellowships for Indian Citizens: 2022-2023
Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships
a. Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships 6
b. Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships 9
c. Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Research Fellowships 11
d. Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowships 13
e. Fulbright-Nehru International Education Administrators Seminar 16

Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowships 18


a. Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowships for Doctoral Research
b. Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowships for Postdoctoral Research
c. Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowships for Academic and Professional Excellence

Other Fulbright Fellowships


a. Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program 22
b. Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program 25
c. Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program for International Teachers 27
d. Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program 27
e. Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Program 28

For All Applicants


Fulbright Fellowships for Indian Citizens: General Prerequisites 28
Application Procedure and Guidelines 29
Selection Process 29
The Fulbright Program 30
USIEF - The Fulbright Commission in India 31

Additional opportunities are announced throughout the year. Please visit USIEF's website
www.usief.org.in.

IMPORTANT:
• You can apply for only ONE Fulbright-Nehru fellowship category during a competition cycle.
• Candidates cannot apply for Fulbright-Nehru and Fulbright-Kalam grants in the same academic year.
• Plagiarism in the application will lead to disqualification.
• Unless otherwise specified, Fulbright applications are to be submitted online.
• Application deadlines vary. Applications received after the deadlines will NOT be considered.
• Extensions and transfer of visa sponsorship will not be permitted.
• Prospective Fulbright participants should be aware that public health conditions, availability of consular
services and travel, as well as U.S. institutional operating status and policies may affect their ability to
travel to the U.S. and participate in academic programs.
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Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships
A. Fulbright-Nehru Master's degree, have at least three years professional work
Fellowships experience, and are committed to return and
The Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships are contribute to their communities. The fellowships are
designed for outstanding Indians to pursue a for one to two years.
master's degree program at select U.S. colleges
and universities in the areas of Arts and Culture Grant Benefits
The fellowship will provide the following
Management including Heritage Conservation
benefits:
and Museum Studies; Economics;
Environmental Science/Studies; Higher l J-1 visa support;
Education Administration; International l Round-trip economy class air travel from
Affairs; International Legal Studies; fellow's home city to the host institution in
Journalism and Mass Communication; Public the U.S.;
Administration; Public Health; Urban and l Funding for tuition and fees,* living and
Regional Planning; and Women's related costs; and
Studies/Gender Studies. l Accident and sickness coverage per U.S.
Government guidelines.
These fellowships are for highly motivated
individuals who demonstrate leadership qualities, The Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships provide
have completed the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's no financial support for dependents.

Fulbright-Nehru Master's fellow Pallavi Khare explaining her sketches during the orientation program at Miami
Dade College, Miami, FL
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* USIEF funding may not cover all costs and the course offerings, subspecialties, and academic
fellow may need to supplement grant benefits with requirements.
other resources.
Applications are invited in the following fields
only:
Eligibility Requirements
In addition to the General Prerequisites (page 28), l Arts and Culture Management including
the applicant: Heritage Conservation and Museum
Studies: The study of all aspects of art and
l must have completed an equivalent of a U.S.
culture management, including arts
bachelor's degree from a recognized Indian
administration, heritage conservation and
university with at least 55% marks. Applicants
museum studies, management of profit and
must either possess a four-year bachelor's not-for-profit art institutions, among others.
degree or a completed master's degree; or a These fellowships are not for pursuing
full-time postgraduate diploma from a graduate degrees in fine or applied art and
recognized Indian institution, if the bachelor's design or art history, but for the management
degree is of less than four years' duration; of the arts.
l must have at least three years' full-time (paid)
l Economics: The study of production, demand
professional work experience relevant to the and allocation of resources in society,
proposed field of study by the application economic trends, effects of government
deadline; economic policy on the economy.
l should demonstrate experience in leadership Subspecialties include: development
and community service; economics, international economics,
l must not have another degree from a U.S. macroeconomics, microeconomics, labor
university or be enrolled in a U.S. degree economics, agricultural economics, and public
program; and finance, among others.
l if employed, should follow the instructions l Environmental Science/Studies: The study of
carefully regarding employer's endorsement. the environment in all its complexities.
If applicable, obtain the endorsement from the Subspecialties include: environmental
appropriate administrative authority on the toxicology, natural resource management,
FNMasters Employer's Endorsement Form. pollution prevention, environmental law,
The employer must indicate that leave will be environmental engineering and environmental
granted for the fellowship period. The policy analysis, among others.
applicant can download the FNMasters l Higher Education Administration: The study
Employer's Endorsement Form from the of all aspects of higher education
USIEF website. administration including policy planning and
management, student affairs, academic affairs,
Fields of Study admissions and enrollment management,
Each applicant must choose one field of study curriculum design, learning assessment,
that matches his/her chief area of interest. The financial management, alumni and community
following field descriptions are illustrative, and relations, internationalization of higher
education, quality assurance, and use of
applicants should note that individual academic
technology in higher education, among others.
host institution programs of study may differ in

“The program at the Yale School of Environment taught me how to interpret


environment justice from a multicultural perspective while seeking solutions for
global problems. I had the opportunity to work on a gamut of topics ranging from large
scale urbanization to carbon dioxide removal technologies which enhanced my the
oretical understanding and prepared me for a role in policymaking and analysis.”
- Radhika Sundaresan, 2019 Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellow at Yale University, New Haven, CT
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l International Affairs: The study of housing and real estate development, and
international relations with reference to waste management, among others.
foreign policy, conflict resolution, l Women's Studies/Gender Studies: The study
international security and strategic issues,
of issues relevant to women, feminism, and
international economic policy, environmental
gender including development, health, history,
and energy policy, refugee and migration
issues, human rights, and gender policy, education, sexuality, law, and policy, among
among others. others.

l International Legal Studies: The study of all How to Apply


aspects of international legal studies including Applications must be submitted online. Please
business law, commercial and trade law, refer to Application Procedure and Guidelines
employment and labor law, environmental law, (page 29). Please visit the Fulbright-Nehru
global health law, human rights, intellectual Master's Fellowships webpage at www.usief.org.in
property rights and law, international for fellowship details and Application Instructions.
organizations, securities and financial
regulations, litigation law, and tax law, among Application Deadline: May 17, 2021
others.
Timeline and Placement Process
l Journalism and Mass Communication: The
study of all aspects of journalism and mass Application due date for 2022-2023 awards
communication, including individual and
convergent media platforms such as print, End June 2021
broadcast, and new media. Subspecialties Field-specific experts review applications
include: media management, print journalism,
online journalism, broadcast (radio, television, Late July 2021
internet) journalism, and communications USIEF informs the applicants about the review
research and strategy among others. outcome
l Public Administration: The study of
management as it relates to the government Mid-August 2021
sector (local, state, federal) or organizations National interviews of short-listed candidates
serving the public. Subspecialties include
policy analysis, non-profit management, End August 2021
international development, public sector USIEF notifies principal and alternate nominees.
management, public finance, healthcare Nominees take tests (such as TOEFL and GRE)
management, and city/urban development,
among others. October 2021
USIEF forwards applications of recommended
l Public Health: The study of all aspects of candidates to the U.S. for J. William Fulbright
public health including biostatistics, Foreign Scholarship Board (FFSB) approval and
environmental and occupational health,
placement
epidemiology, health law, bioethics and human
rights, health policy and management, public March/April 2022
health delivery systems, international health, USIEF notifies finalists
and reproductive, maternal and child health,
among others. August/September 2022
l Urban and Regional Planning: The study of Degree program begins
all aspects of urban and regional planning,
including sustainable infrastructure, Placement of successful candidates is done by the
transportation policy, planning and Institute of International Education (IIE), New
improvements, water and sanitation, town and York. Recommended applicants are not required
rural planning, equitability, public space to apply to U.S. institutions on their own.
programing and governance, land use, IIE/Fulbright Program will apply to four different
community visioning, urban resilience, institutions on their behalf, taking into
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consideration the candidates' preferred institutions


and the candidates' competitiveness. If a
recommended candidate has previously applied to
U.S. institutions and has requested a deferral from
the institution, the candidate must notify USIEF
immediately.

B. Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral
Research Fellowships
The Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research
Fellowships are designed for Indian scholars who
are registered for a Ph.D. at an Indian institution.
These fellowships are for six to nine months.

Applications are invited in the following fields


only: Agricultural Sciences; Anthropology;
Bioengineering; Chemistry; 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; Geography (including GIS and Geology);
History; Language and Literature; Materials Science
(with emphasis on environmental applications);
Mathematical Sciences; Neurosciences; Performing Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research fellow Bipasha
Bhattacharjee working with mutant Arabidopsis plants to
Arts; Physics; Political Science (including, but not gauge their infection tolerance level at the University of
limited to, International Security and Strategic Kentucky, Lexington, KY
Studies); Public Health; Public Policy; Sociology;
Urban and Regional Planning (with emphasis on
Grant Benefits
smart cities and waste management); Visual Arts; The fellowships provide J-1 visa support, a monthly
and Women's and Gender Studies. stipend, Accident and Sickness Program for
Exchanges per U.S. Government guidelines, round-
Affiliation
The applicant will be affiliated to one U.S. host trip economy class air travel, applicable allowances
institution. USIEF strongly recommends all and modest affiliation fees, if any. Selected scholars
applicants to identify institutions with which they will have opportunities to audit non-degree courses,
wish to be affiliated and to correspond, in advance, conduct research and gain practical work experience
with potential host institutions. If the applicant has in suitable settings in the U.S. No allowances are
secured a letter of invitation from a U.S. institution, provided for dependents. The grant is not sufficient
s/he must include it as a part of the online to support family members.
application.

“The research experience enhanced my understanding of the art economy in India.


Though every day of the nine-months that I spent in the U.S. marked a new challenge in
terms of adapting to a new culture, yet every bit of the process involved discovering
new things about myself which often left me startled. A fulfilling experience that went
beyond the spaces of classrooms, libraries, and archives!”
12 - Ms. Shatavisha Mustafi, 2019 Fulbright-Nehr u Doctoral Research Fellow
at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA
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A group of Fulbright Visiting Student Researchers from India and other countries during the pre-academic training at
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA

Eligibility Requirements thesis submission date in the Applicant


Annexure. The applicant can download the
In addition to the General Prerequisites (page 28): Applicant Annexure from the USIEF website;
l the applicant should have done adequate l if the applicant is employed, s/he must follow
research in the relevant field, especially in the the instructions carefully regarding employer's
identification of resources in India and the U.S. endorsement. If applicable, please obtain the
Applicant must be registered for Ph.D. at an endorsement from the appropriate
Indian institution on or before November 2, administrative authority on the FNDR
2020. On the online application form, one of Employer's Endorsement Form. The employer
the recommendation letters must be from the must indicate that leave will be granted for the
Ph.D. supervisor that comments on applicants' fellowship period. The applicant can download
research, need for the fellowship, and must the FNDR Employer's Endorsement Form from
indicate the Ph.D. registration date and topic; the USIEF website; and
l this grant is intended for Ph.D. students to l the applicant must upload a copy of original
conduct research essential to their published/presented paper or extracts from the
dissertations/thesis. Therefore, the expected Masters'/M.Phil. thesis on the online application
Ph.D. thesis submission date should atleast be form (not exceeding 20 pages).
three months after the Fulbright-Nehru grant
end date. For example, if May 2023 is the grant Note: These fellowships are for pre-doctoral level
end date, the applicant cannot submit his/her research. Applicants with Ph.D. degrees or those at
thesis before August 2023. Please indicate the the final stage of Ph.D. thesis submission will not be
Ph.D. registration date and the expected Ph.D. considered.
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How to Apply C. Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral


Applications must be submitted online. Please visit Research Fellowships
the Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships These fellowships are designed for Indian faculty
webpage at www.usief.org.in for fellowship details and researchers who are in the early stages of
and Application Instructions. their research careers in India. The Postdoctoral
Research Fellowships will provide opportunities
Application Deadline: July 15, 2021 to talented faculty and researchers to strengthen
their research capacities. Postdoctoral fellows will
Timeline and Placement Process have access to some of the finest resources in
their areas of interest and will help build long-
July 15, 2021
term collaborative relationships with U.S. faculty
Application due date for 2022-2023 awards
and institutions. These fellowships are for eight
Early August 2021 to 24 months.
Field-specific experts review applications

Early September 2021


USIEF informs the applicants about the review
outcome

Late September 2021


National interviews of short-listed candidates

End September 2021


USIEF notifies principal and alternate nominees.
Nominees take TOEFL.

November 2021
USIEF forwards applications of recommended
candidates to the U.S. for J. William Fulbright
Foreign Scholarship Board (FFSB) approval and
placement

March/April 2022
USIEF notifies finalists

August/September 2022
Program begins

Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Research scholar Priyanka


Joshi working on salinity tolerance in legumes at the
USDA-ARS Greenhouse, Washington State University,
Pullman, WA

"It's not just a grant but more like an extended family encouraging me to achieve my
personal, academic and professional goals. I gained valuable experience while
working with the best minds in my area of expertise. As a chemist, I have sharpened my
skills in solving environmental issues during my stay at the University of California at
Berkeley."
12 - Syamantak Roy, 2019 Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Research Scholar
at University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
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Applications are invited in the following fields degree certificate/provisional Ph.D. or D.M.
only: Agricultural Sciences; Anthropology; certificate on the online application;
Bioengineering; Chemistry; Computer Science
(including, but not limited to, cyber security, digital l the applicant must have publication in
economy, quantum computing, artificial intelligence, reputed journals and demonstrate evidence
machine learning and big data analytics); of superior academic and professional
Economics; Education Policy and Planning; Energy achievement. S/he must upload a recent
Studies; Geography (including GIS and Geology); significant publication (copy of
History; Language and Literature; Materials Science paper/article) on the online application (not
(with emphasis on environmental applications); exceeding 30 pages); and
Mathematical Sciences; Neurosciences; Performing
Arts; Physics; Political Science (including, but not l if applicant is employed, please follow the
limited to, International Security and Strategic instructions carefully regarding employer's
Studies); Public Health; Public Policy; Sociology; endorsement. If applicable, obtain the
Urban and Regional Planning (with emphasis on endorsement from the appropriate
smart cities and waste management); Visual Arts; administrative authority on the FNPostdoc
and Women's and Gender Studies. Letter of Support from Home Institution.
The employer must indicate that leave will
Affiliation be granted for the fellowship period. The
The applicant will be affiliated to one U.S. host applicant can download the FNPostdoc
institution for his/her grant. USIEF strongly Letter of Support from Home Institution
recommends all applicants to indicate affiliation from the USIEF website. Candidates
preference and to correspond, in advance, with working under government-funded projects
potential host institution. The letter of invitation are also required to get endorsement from
should indicate the duration of visit, preferably with their affiliating institutions in India.
dates. If the applicant has secured a letter of
invitation from a U.S. institution, it should be Note: In the application, the applicant is
included as a part of the online application. required to indicate the period in which s/he can
complete the proposed project in the United
Grant Benefits States. The applicant must determine grant
These fellowships provide J-1 visa support, a duration carefully. Should s/he be selected for a
monthly stipend, Accident and Sickness Program grant, it will be for the period specified in
for Exchanges per U.S. Government guidelines, his/her application. The duration cannot be
round-trip economy class air travel, a modest changed.
settling-in allowance, and a professional allowance.
Subject to availability of funds, a dependent How to Apply
allowance and international travel may be provided Applications must be submitted online. Please visit
for one accompanying eligible dependent provided the Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Research
the dependent is with the grantee in the U.S. for at Fellowships webpage at www.usief.org.in for
least 80 per cent of the grant period. fellowship details and Application Instructions.

Eligibility Requirements Application Deadline: September 15, 2021


In addition to the General Prerequisites (page 28):
Timeline and Placement Process
l the applicant must have a Ph.D. or a D.M.
degree within the past four years or D.M. September 15, 2021
degree. S/he must have obtained Ph.D. Application due date for 2022-2023 awards
degree between July 15, 2017 and
Mid-October 2021
September 14, 2021. The applicant is
Field-specific experts review applications
required to upload his/her Ph.D. or D.M.
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End November 2021


USIEF informs the applicants about the review
outcome

Mid-December 2021
National interviews of short-listed candidates

End December 2021


USIEF notifies principal and alternate nominees

Early January 2022


USIEF forwards applications of recommended
candidates to the U.S. for J. William Fulbright
Foreign Scholarship Board (FFSB) approval and
placement

March/April 2022
USIEF notifies finalists

August/September 2022
Program begins

D. Fulbright-Nehru Academic and


Professional Excellence Fellowships
The Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional
Excellence Fellowships aim to provide Indian
faculty, researchers, and professionals the Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence
Scholar Madhu Kushwaha (right) with her University of
opportunity to teach, conduct research, or carry Maryland faculty host during the Women's March 2020 in
out a combination of teaching and research at a Washington, DC
U.S. institution. Depending on the U.S. host
institution, it is likely that the grantee may
analytics); Economics; Education Policy and
contribute towards developing curriculum and
Planning; Energy Studies; Geography (including
conducting workshops and seminars. These
GIS and Geology); History; Language and
fellowships are for four to nine months. If you
Literature; Materials Science (with emphasis on
are applying for a Flex Award, the minimum
environmental applications); Mathematical
length of the total grant is four months and the
Sciences; Neurosciences; Performing Arts; Physics;
maximum is six months.
Political Science (including, but not limited to,
Applications are invited in the following fields International Security and Strategic Studies); Public
only: Agricultural Sciences; Anthropology; Health; Public Policy; Sociology; Urban and
Bioengineering; Chemistry; Computer Science Regional Planning (with emphasis on smart cities
(including, but not limited to, cyber security, digital and waste management); Visual Arts; and Women's
economy, quantum computing, artificial and Gender Studies.
intelligence, machine learning and big data

“This fellowship offered me a unique chance to teach in one of the largest and best public
universities, helping me combine academic endeavours with social and cultural interactions
and critique. My American students still write to me, as do the wonderful faculty, forging
lifetime bonds across time and space. My lectures in Ferrum College, Virginia and the South
Asia Centre in UCLA, and some of the tantalising debates they engendered is helping me
immensely in completing my book on 'New Feminisms'.”
- Meena T. Pillai, 2019 Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Scholar
at University of California, Los Angeles, CA
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Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence scholar Padmini Bhuyan Boruah (first row, extreme right)
with graduate students in education at the University of San Diego, San Diego, CA

Research and teaching activities at the U.S. host institution.


Applicants must demonstrate the relevance of the They must specify the percentage of the grant for
proposed research to India and/or the U.S., its each activity and define this in the project
benefit to the applicant's institution, the feasibility of statement. For instance, if the plan is to spend 60
accomplishing the research goal within the per cent of the grant duration for research and 40
stipulated period, and the need to carry out the per cent for teaching, the project statement should
research in the U.S. demonstrate this allocation. Teaching could include
courses (individually or team-taught) or a series of
Teaching seminars at the U.S. institution.
Indian academics and professionals contribute to the
internationalization of the curriculum at their U.S. Flex Awards
host institutions and the understanding of recent Flex Awards are designed for scholars who require
developments not just in India but globally. The multiple visits to the U.S. and for those who find it
recipient will be affiliated as a visiting scholar at a difficult to leave their home institutions during the
U.S. institution, and will teach courses individually academic year. This option allows grants to be
or team-teach. conducted over short segments, preferably during
the fall and/or spring semesters. Interested
Teaching applications are especially welcome. applicants should clearly indicate plans for Flex in
their project statement, including a project timeline.
Research and Teaching
Applicants will carry out a combination of research
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Flex grant parameters: Subject to availability of funds, in case of grantees


l Offered for research grants only. on eight or nine-month grants, a dependent
l Minimum length of the total grant is four allowance and international travel may be provided
months and the maximum is six months; for one accompanying eligible dependent provided
l The grant must have two segments. Minimum the dependent is with the grantee in the U.S. for at
length for any grant segment is one month and least 80 per cent of the grant period. Flex grantees
the maximum is three months; are not eligible for dependent benefits.
l Applicants may propose one-month segment
only once; Eligibility Requirements
In addition to the General Prerequisites (page 28):
l Grant segments may be spread over two
consecutive years; l faculty/researchers must have a Ph.D.
l Grants may begin any time from August 2022. degree or equivalent published work with at
Grants must begin but not later than March 31, least five years of relevant teaching/research
2023; experience;
l Grant activities must be completed by August l professionals outside academe must have a
31, 2024; master's degree or equivalent published
work with recognized professional standing
No more than 25 per cent of the total Fulbright- and at least five years relevant experience;
Nehru Academic and Professional Awards will be
considered for the Flex option. A maximum of two l the applicant should upload a recent
round-trip economy class air tickets for the grantee significant publication (copy of
only will be provided (one ticket per trip). In paper/article) in the online application (not
addition to the research activities, Flex scholars exceeding 30 pages); and
agree to undertake activities recommended by l if the applicant is employed, s/he must
USIEF, including engaging with the host institution follow the instructions carefully regarding
academic community, participating in seminars, employer's endorsement. The employer
giving public talks, and mentoring students. must indicate that leave will be granted for
Applications that propose grant periods during the the fellowship period. The applicant must
host institution's academic year are preferred. obtain the endorsement from the appropriate
Scholars who wish to visit the host institution administrative authority on the Letter of
outside of the academic year will need to Support from Home Institution. The
demonstrate clearly how they will engage with the applicant can download the Letter of
host institution community. Support from Home Institution from the
USIEF website.
Affiliation
The applicant will be affiliated to one U.S. host How to Apply
institution. USIEF strongly recommends all Applications must be submitted online. Please visit
applicants to indicate affiliation preference, and to the Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional
correspond, in advance, with potential host Excellence Fellowships webpage at
institutions. If the applicant has secured a letter of www.usief.org.in for fellowship details and
invitation from a U.S. institution, s/he must include Application Instructions.
it as a part of the online application.
Application Deadline: July 15, 2021
Grant Benefits
The fellowships provide a J-1 visa support, a Timeline and Placement Process
monthly stipend, Accident and Sickness Program
for Exchanges per U.S. Government guidelines, July 15, 2021
round-trip economy class air travel (two round-trip Application due date for 2022-2023 awards
economy class air tickets for Flex), a modest
September 2021
settling-in allowance, and a professional allowance. Field-specific experts review applications
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Early October 2021 international dimension of their institutions and who


USIEF informs the applicants about the review wish to build capacity of their faculty and students
outcome through international collaborations and exchange
and innovative curricular design.
November 2021
National interviews of short-listed candidates Grant Benefits
Selected participants will receive J-1 visa support,
End November 2021 Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges per
USIEF notifies principal and alternate nominees
U.S. Government guidelines, round-trip economy
December 2021 class air travel from India to the U.S., travel within
USIEF forwards applications of recommended the U.S., lodging and a per-diem. Dependents are
candidates to the U.S. for J. William Fulbright not allowed to accompany during the seminar.
Foreign Scholarship Board (FFSB) approval and
Eligibility Requirements
placement In addition to the General Prerequisites (page 28),
the applicant:
March/April 2022
USIEF notifies finalists l should be mid to senior-level college or
university administrators (vice-chancellors,
August/September 2022 deans, department heads, directors of
Program begins international centers/offices, foreign student
advisors, or registrars etc.) working at Indian
E. Fulbright-Nehru International institutions;
Education Administrators Seminar
The Fulbright-Nehru International Education l must have at least two years' experience in the
relevant field;
Administrators Seminar (IEAS) aims to provide
Indian college and university administrators the l should have responsibility of enhancing the
opportunity to familiarize themselves with the international dimension of their institutions and
U.S. higher education system. should wish to build capacity of their faculty
and students through international
The two-week U.S. visit in October/November 2022 collaborations and exchange and innovative
will enable participants to learn about various facets curricular design; and
of U.S. higher education, including the types of l should have a high level of
institutions, accreditation, curriculum development, academic/professional achievement.
fund-raising, student services and international
education on U.S. campuses, as well as share How to Apply
knowledge on Indian higher education. Topics Applications must be submitted online. Please visit
addressed during visits and meetings at select the Fulbright-Nehru International Education
campuses and organizations will also include Administrators Seminar webpage at
research collaborations, faculty and student www.usief.org.in for fellowship details and
exchanges, and study abroad. Application Instructions.

This seminar is designed for Indian college and Application Deadline: October 14, 2021
university administrators with at least two years of
Timeline and Placement Process
experience in international program development
and management at their institutions in India. October 14, 2021
Applicants must be middle to senior-level college or Application deadline for 2022-2023 awards
university administrators (vice-chancellors, deans,
directors of international centers or offices, foreign Early December 2021
Experts review applications to short-list
student advisors, registrars etc.) who have
candidates for interviews
substantial responsibility for enhancing the
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Fulbright-Nehru International Education Administrators Seminar scholars at Loyola University, Chicago, IL

Early January 2022 Mid-February 2022


USIEF informs the applicants about the review Principal and alternate nominees are notified
outcome
October/November 2022
Early February 2022 Program begins
National interviews of short-listed candidates
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Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowships

USIEF administers the Fulbright-Kalam Climate fellowships are for four to nine months. If
Fellowships to build long-term capacity to address you are applying for a Flex Award, the
climate change related issues in India and the minimum length of the total grant is four
U.S. The objective is to promote further mutual months, and the maximum is six months.
understanding between the two peoples by a
wider exchange of knowledge and professional (i) Research
talents – intend to partner to build long-term Applicants must demonstrate the
capacity in the United States and India by relevance of the proposed research
engaging scientific and technical research scholars to India and/or the U.S., its benefit
from both countries related to climate research to the applicant's institution, the
feasibility of accomplishing the
and education.
research goal within the stipulated
Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowship fields period, and the need to carry out the
include, but not limited to, Energy Studies, Earth research in the U.S.
Sciences, Geology, Environmental Sciences, (ii) Teaching
Renewable Energy, Smart Cities, Agriculture, Indian academics and professionals
Public Policy, Environmental Engineering, and contribute to the internationalization
Disaster Resilient Infrastructure. of the curriculum at their U.S. host
institutions and the understanding of
Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowships are offered recent developments not just in
for: India but globally. The recipient
will be affiliated as a visiting
a. Doctoral Research: These fellowships are scholar at a U.S. institution, and
designed for Indian scholars who are will teach courses individually or
registered for a Ph.D. at an Indian team-teach.
institution. These fellowships are for six
to nine months. Teaching applications are especially
welcome.
b. Postdoctoral Research: These fellowships
are designed for Indian faculty and (iii) Research and Teaching
researchers who are in the early stages of Applicants will carry out a
their research careers in India. Fulbright- combination of research and
Kalam Climate Fellowships will provide teaching activities at the U.S. host
opportunities to talented faculty and institution. They must specify the
researchers to strengthen their research percentage of the grant for each
capacities. Postdoctoral fellows will have activity and define this in the
access to some of the finest resources in project statement. For instance, if
their areas of interest and will help build the plan is to spend 60 per cent of
long-term collaborative relationships with the grant duration for research and
40 per cent for teaching, the project
U.S. faculty and institutions. These
statement should demonstrate this
fellowships are for eight to 24 months.
allocation. Teaching could include
c. Academic and Professional Excellence: courses (individually or team-taught)
or a series of seminars at the U.S.
These fellowships aim to provide Indian
institution.
faculty, researchers, and professionals the
opportunity to teach, conduct research, or (iv) Flex Awards
carry out a combination of teaching and Flex Awards are designed for
research at a U.S. institution. These scholars who require multiple visits
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to the U.S. and for those who find it Grant Benefits


difficult to leave their home These fellowships provide J-1 visa support, a monthly
institutions during the academic stipend, Accident and Sickness Program for
year. This option allows grants to Exchanges per U.S. Government guidelines, round-
be conducted over short segments, trip economy class air travel between India and the
preferably during the fall and/or U.S., a modest settling-in allowance, and a
spring semesters. Interested professional allowance. Selected doctoral scholars
applicants should clearly indicate will have opportunities to audit non-degree courses,
conduct research and gain practical work experience
plans for Flex in their project
in suitable settings in the U.S.
statement, including a project
timeline. In case of Postdoctoral Research, and Academic and
Professional Excellence grantees, subject to
Flex grant parameters:
availability of funds, a dependent allowance and
l Offered for research grants only. international travel may be provided for one
l Minimum length of the total grant is accompanying eligible dependent provided the
four months and the maximum is dependent is with the grantee in the U.S. for at least 80
six months; per cent of the grant period.
l The grant must have two segments.
Minimum length for any grant Flex grantees are not eligible for dependent benefits.
segment is one month and the
a. Eligibility Requirements for Fulbright-
maximum is three months;
Kalam Climate Fellowships for Doctoral
l Applicants may propose one-month Research. Flex grantees are not eligible
segment only once; for dependent benefits.
l Grant segments may be spread over
two consecutive years; In addition to the General Prerequisites (Page 28)
l Grants may begin any time from
I. applicants registered for their Ph.D.
August 2022. Grants must begin but
should have conducted adequate research
not later than March 31, 2023;
in the relevant field, especially in the
l Grant activities must be completed identification of resources in India and the
by August 31, 2024; and U.S. Applicant must be registered for a
Ph.D. at an Indian institution on or before
Affiliation
November 2, 2020. On the online
The selected candidate will be affiliated to one
application form, one of the
U.S. host institution.
recommendations should be from the
USIEF strongly recommends all applicants to Ph.D. supervisor that comments on the
identify institutions with which they wish to be applicant's research, the need for the
fellowship, and must indicate the Ph.D.
affiliated, and to correspond, in advance, with
registration date and topic.
potential host institutions. If the applicant has
secured a letter of invitation from a U.S. II. this grant is intended for Ph.D. students to
institution, it should be included as a part of the conduct research essential to their
online application. The letter of invitation should dissertations/thesis. Therefore, the
indicate the duration of visit, preferably with expected Ph.D. thesis submission date
dates. should at least be three months after the
Fulbright-Kalam grant end date. For
example, if May 2023 is the grant end
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date, the applicant cannot submit his/her paper/article) on the online application
thesis before August 2023. Please indicate (not exceeding 30 pages); and
the Ph.D. registration date and the III. if applicant is employed, please follow the
expected Ph.D. thesis submission date in instructions carefully regarding employer's
the Applicant Annexure. The applicant endorsement. If applicable, obtain the
can download the Applicant Annexure endorsement from the appropriate
from the USIEF website; administrative authority on the Letter of
Support from Home Institution. The
III. If the applicant is employed, s/he must employer must indicate that leave will be
follow the instructions carefully regarding granted for the fellowship period. The
employer's endorsement. If applicable, the applicant can download the Letter of
applicant must obtain the endorsement Support from Home Institution from the
from the appropriate administrative USIEF website. Candidates working under
authority on the “Employer's Endorsement government-funded projects are also
Form.” The employer must indicate that required to get endorsement from their
leave will be granted for the fellowship affiliating institutions in India.
period. Applicants can download the
“Employer's Endorsement Form” from the c. Eligibility Requirements for Fulbright-
USIEF website; and Kalam Climate Fellowships for Academic
and Professional Excellence
IV. the applicant must upload a copy of
original published/presented paper or I. faculty/researchers must have a Ph.D.
extracts from the Masters'/M.Phil. thesis degree or equivalent published work
in the online application form (not with at least five years of relevant
exceeding 20 pages). teaching/research experience;
Note: These fellowships are for pre-doctoral level II. professionals outside academe must
research. Applicants with Ph.D. degrees or those at have a master's degree or equivalent
the final stage of Ph.D. thesis submission will not be
published work with recognized
considered.
professional standing and at least five
years relevant experience;
b. Eligibility Requirements for Fulbright-
Kalam Climate Fellowships for
III. the applicant should upload a recent
Postdoctoral Research
significant publication (copy of
In addition to the General Prerequisites: paper/article) in the online application
(not exceeding 30 pages); and
I. applicants must have a Ph.D. degree
within the past four years. S/he must IV. if the applicant is employed, s/he
have obtained a Ph.D. or D.M. degree must follow the instructions carefully
between July 15, 2017 and September 14, regarding employer's endorsement.
2021. The applicants are required to The employer must indicate that leave
upload his/her Ph.D. or D.M. degree will be granted for the fellowship
certificate/provisional Ph.D. or D.M. period. The applicant must obtain the
degree on the online application; endorsement from the appropriate
administrative authority on the Letter
II. applicants must have a publication in of Support from Home Institution.
reputed journals and demonstrate evidence The applicant can download the Letter
of superior academic and professional of Support from Home Institution
achievement. S/he must upload a recent from the USIEF website.
significant publication (copy of
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In addition to the General Prerequisites: Mid-November 2021


USIEF informs the applicants about the review
Note: In the application, the applicant is outcome
required to indicate the period in which s/he
can complete the proposed project in the Mid-November 2021
United States. The applicant must determine National interviews of short-listed candidates
grant duration carefully. Should s/he be
selected for a grant, it will be for the period End November 2021
USIEF notifies principal and alternate nominees.
specified in his/her application. The duration
Doctoral research nominees take TOEFL
cannot be changed.
End December 2021
How to Apply
USIEF forwards applications of recommended
Applications must be submitted online. Please
candidates to the U.S. for J. William Fulbright
visit the Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowships
Foreign Scholarship Board (FFSB) approval and
webpage at www.usief.org.in for fellowship
placement
details and Application Instructions.
March/April 2022
Application Deadline: September 15, 2021
USIEF notifies finalists
Timeline and Placement Process
August/September 2022
Program begins
September 15, 2021
Application due date for 2022-2023 awards

Mid-October 2021
Field-specific experts review applications
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Other Fulbright Fellowships

A. Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship professional advancement. Candidates should


demonstrate the required experience, skills, and
Program commitment while also indicating how they can
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, benefit from this program in ways that they have not
which is a Fulbright program, brings experienced previously and are not likely to
accomplished young and mid-career professionals experience without the Humphrey program.
from developing countries to the United States for
ten months of non-degree graduate study and Candidates should be proficient in both written and
related practical professional experiences. The spoken English and will be required to take Internet-
Humphrey program was initiated in 1978 to honor based Test (iBT) of English as a Foreign Language
the memory and accomplishments of the late (TOEFL).
Senator and Vice-President of the United States,
The Humphrey program is now offering a Long-
Hubert H. Humphrey.
Term English (LTE) language training opportunity
to facilitate the participation of candidates from non-
The program is designed to meet the requirements of
elite populations, rural areas, minority groups and
policy makers, planners, administrators, and
others who may be excellent candidates but lack the
managers in the government, public and private
necessary language skills. LTE participants will be
sectors, and non-governmental organizations, who
brought to the U.S. for an intensive 4-month pre-
have a public service commitment, demonstrated
academic program to improve their language
leadership potential, and commitment to their own
skills.
country's development. The fellowships are
awarded in the fields of Agricultural and Rural
The Humphrey fellows undertake master's level
Development; Communications/Journalism;
work directly related to their professional needs and
Contagious and Infectious Diseases; Economic
fields of interest but does not result in the awarding
Development; Educational Administration,
of a degree. They are assigned in clusters of 8-15 to
Planning and Policy; Finance and Banking;
the institution offering the most appropriate program
Higher Education Administration; HIV/AIDS
in their area of interest. These clusters are balanced
Policy and Prevention; Human Resource
geographically, permitting interaction among
Management; International Religious Freedom;
fellows from various countries. The host universities
Law and Human Rights; Natural Resources,
are chosen for their excellence in the Humphrey
Environmental Policy, and Climate Change;
fields and for the resources and support they offer
Public Health Policy and Management; Public
Humphrey Fellows. For 2020-2021, host
Policy Analysis and Public Administration;
universities are: American University,
Substance Abuse Education, Treatment and
Washington College of Law; Arizona State
Prevention; Teaching of English as a Foreign
University; Boston University; Cornell
Language (Teacher Training or Curriculum
University; Emory University; Massachusetts
Development); Technology Policy and
Institute of Technology; Michigan State
Management; Trafficking in Persons, Policy and
University; Pennsylvania State University;
Prevention; Urban and Regional Planning. In
Syracuse University; University of Minnesota,
case of 'Teaching of English as a Foreign Language,'
Humphrey School of Public Affairs; Vanderbilt
applications are invited from curriculum specialists
University; Virginia Commonwealth University.
and teacher trainers who work in teacher training
Placement at a specific university requested by a
institutes, public or private organizations concerned
candidate cannot be arranged.
with English language teaching and development.
Applications from all the listed fields are welcome.
Programs arranged for the Humphrey fellows will
Qualified women and candidates from minority
begin in August 2022. They include academic
and disadvantaged groups are encouraged to
course work at the master's level, and place
apply.
considerable emphasis on activities such as
seminars, special projects, field trips, attendance at
Appropriate candidates are young and mid-career
professional meetings and conferences, networking
professionals in leadership positions who have a
with professional counterparts, and professional
commitment to public service and the potential for
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Hubert H. Humphrey fellow Lalchhanhima Ralte (fifth from left) with fellows from eight countries during the Global Leadership
Forum at the Harry S. Truman Federal Building, Washington, DC

affiliations with appropriate organizations. These Humphrey/National Institute on Drug Abuse


activities provide fellows with practical experience (NIDA) Fellowships
in their fields outside the university setting. Each These fellowships are designed to provide training in
fellow designs his/her individual program with the prevention research, epidemiology, treatment and
Humphrey coordinator's assistance. substance abuse policy research. Candidates in this
field may be focused on problems of alcohol, drug
During their Humphrey year, fellows are expected to and tobacco abuse as well as broader areas of public
be resourceful, display initiative, and network with health that relate to substance abuse, such as
U.S. organizations and professionals. HIV/AIDS, mental health, medicine, psychology,
social work and counseling. Previous Humphrey
All selected fellows participate in a one-week recipients in the substance abuse field have come
workshop in Washington, D.C. in the Fall of 2022 from universities, community-based treatment and
prevention program, hospitals, criminal justice
settings and local or national policy agencies.

"The Fulbright Humphrey journey which began from Mizoram gave me a broader
understanding on substance use disorders. The lectures, field trips, interaction with
peers and the experience of living in Virginia will forever shape my personal and
professional life."
- Dr. Lalchhanhima Ralte, 2019 Hubert H. Humphrey fellow
at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
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Grant Benefits l Individuals with dual U.S. citizenship or


A Humphrey fellowship provides tuition and fees, U.S. permanent resident status.
a monthly maintenance allowance, Accident and
Sickness Program for Exchanges per U.S. How to Apply
Government guidelines, a modest allowance for Applications must be submitted online. Please visit
books and supplies, round-trip international air the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
travel to the host institution, domestic travel to webpage at www.usief.org.in for fellowship details
the Washington, D.C. workshop, and allowances and Application Instructions.
for professional activities such as field trips,
professional visits, and conferences. These Application Deadline: June 15, 2021
fellowships do not provide an allowance for
Timeline and Placement Process
dependents, and the stipend provided under the
grant is not sufficient to support family members.
June 15, 2021
The program will involve a number of activities Application due date for 2022-2023 awards
where it will be difficult to include dependents.
Late July 2021
Eligibility Requirements Screening applications to short-list candidates
In addition to the General Prerequisites (page 28),
the applicant: End July 2021
l must have a master's degree or a USIEF informs the applicants about the review
professional degree of at least four years' outcome
duration;
l must have at least five years of substantial Mid-August 2021
professional experience (prior to August National interviews of the short-listed candidates
2022) in the respective field, and be eligible
for leave; End August 2021
l should have demonstrated leadership USIEF notifies the nominees. Nominees take
qualities; TOEFL.
l should have a record of public service in the October 2021
community; and USIEF forwards applications of nominees to the
l must give an undertaking to return to India Humphrey Program Office, in Washington, D.C.
on completion of the fellowship.
February/March 2022
USIEF expects to receive the Humphrey selection
Candidates meeting any of the following cable from Washington, D.C.
descriptions will be rendered technically
ineligible to participate in the Humphrey February/March 2022
Program: USIEF notifies the finalists
l Individuals with less than five years of full-
time professional experience prior to August April 2022
2022. Four months intensive English program begins for
l University teachers with no management or fellows requiring Long-Term English Training
policy responsibilities, except for teachers
of English as a foreign language and June/July 2022
specialists in substance abuse prevention Pre-academic training in the U.S. begins for fellows
and treatment. requiring 8-weeks English Training (if required)
l Individuals who have attended a graduate August - September 2022
school in the United States for one academic Humphrey program begins
year or more during the seven years prior to
August 2022. Visit https://www.humphreyfellowship.org/ for more
l Individuals who have had more than six details on Humphrey Fellowship Program.
months of U.S. experience during the five
years prior to August 2022.
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Fulbright Language Teaching Assistant Shenoor Shan (first row, fourth from left) with Fulbright fellows from other countries
during the orientation program at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR

B. Fulbright Foreign Language Fulbright FLTA participants have the opportunity


to refine their teaching skills, increase their
Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program
English language proficiency and extend their
The Fulbright FLTA Program, an integral part of knowledge of the society and culture of the
the Fulbright Student Program, funded by the United States, while being teaching assistants for
U.S. Department of State, is a nine-month, non- their native language to U.S. students and
degree program for early career English teachers strengthening foreign language instruction at U.S.
teaching at college level or professionals in colleges and universities. The participants also
related fields. The program invites applications interact with their host communities in
from early career English teachers teaching at conversation groups, extracurricular activities, and
college level or training to become a teacher of community outreach projects. India is one of the
English, or a young professional in related fields countries participating in the 2022 competition.
(e.g., American Studies, American/English
The FLTA program promotes cross-cultural
Literature, etc.). Selected FLTAs from India will
understanding in the U.S. and in the home
teach Bengali, Hindi, or Urdu at select U.S.
countries of the FLTA fellows. U.S. universities
campuses during their nine-month grant
benefit from the presence of a native speaker on
beginning August/September 2022.

During my Fulbright year in Washington, D.C., I taught and studied at the prestigious
Johns Hopkins University. My apartment was 15 minutes from the White House. I
attended numerous conferences, met senior diplomats and travelled widely across the
country. The leadership skills that I gained in the U.S. will enable me to make
meaningful contributions to society.
– Gaurav Laha, 2018 FLTA fellow at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
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their campuses. FLTA fellows provide teaching l Fluency in English is mandatory. A score
assistance, by serving in various capacities, which of no less than 79-80 on the internet
may include teaching up to two classes per based TOEFL is required. TOEFL scores
semester, and typically facilitate cultural events, are not required at the time of application.
language clubs and language tables. FLTA fellows Candidates recommended by the selection
are required to enroll in at least two courses per committee will have to appear for the
semester, one of which must be in U.S. Studies. TOEFL in November 2021. USIEF will
As a result of the program, FLTA alumni return provide fee vouchers towards the TOEFL
with a high proficiency in English and are able to exam.
speak with authenticity and authority about the l Indian applicants must have at least a
United States, its values and its people. master's degree by June 2022 with a good
academic record. The master's degree
Grant Benefits
All FLTA fellows receive a monthly stipend, should be in fields such as English
health insurance and travel support. U.S. host language, English/American Literature,
institutions provide tuition awards to support the American Studies, Linguistics,
required coursework. The FLTA program does not Comparative Literature, and related areas.
provide J-2 visas for spouses or dependents. l A young teacher of English at the college
level or training to become a teacher of
Eligibility Requirements English or is a young professional in a
In addition to the General Prerequisites (Page 28), the related field.
applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
l Prior teaching experience is preferred.
l Be citizens of India. Applicants must be
residing in India throughout the Important: The FLTA Program is a NON-DEGREE
application, nomination, and selection and non-renewable program and those wishing to
process. pursue degree studies in the United States should not
l Must clearly demonstrate maturity, apply. All FLTA fellows must return to their home
dependability, integrity, and countries upon completion of the nine-month
professionalism. program. No extension requests will be supported.

Fulbright Language Teaching Assistant Kanishka Jain participating in a story recitation competition organized by the India
Association of Rhode Island for Humanities Day, Providence, RI
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No dependents are allowed to accompany fellows on designed for full-time Indian teachers teaching
this program. any subject at any level (primary, middle or
secondary) at a school in India. This program is
How to Apply also open to primary and secondary level library
Application must be submitted online. Please visit the media specialists, guidance counselors, curriculum
Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant specialists, special education coordinators, and
Program webpage at www.usief.org.in for program administrators who spend at least fifty percent of
details and application instructions. their time teaching or working directly with
Employed applicants need to submit their applications students. Teacher trainers are also eligible. The
through proper channel by the application deadline. program brings teachers from Bangladesh,
Botswana, Brazil, Finland, Greece, India,
Application Deadline: August 5, 2021 Indonesia, Israel, Kenya, Mexico, Morocco, New
Zealand, Philippines, Senegal, Singapore, Taiwan,
Timeline and Placement Process Uganda and United Kingdom for a semester-long
program at a U.S. university. Up to four teachers
August 5, 2021
from India participate in the program. The
Application Deadline
program provides with a unique opportunity to
End September 2021 pursue individual or group projects, take courses
Paper screening of the applications for professional development at a host university,
and observe and share their expertise with
Early November2021 teachers and students at the host university or
Interviews of short-listed candidates and proficiency local primary and secondary schools. Cultural
test in the language of nomination enrichment, mentoring, and support is provided
throughout the program.
End November 2021
Nominees take iBT TOEFL How to Apply
Application materials and program details for the
December 1, 2021 academic year 2021-2022 are available on the
USIEF forwards applications of recommended USIEF website www.usief.org.in.
candidates to the U.S. for J. William Fulbright
Foreign Scholarship Board (FFSB) approval and Application Deadline: April 15, 2021
placement
D. Fulbright Teaching Excellence
March/April 2022 and Achievement Program
USIEF notifies finalists The Fulbright Teaching Excellence and
Achievement (FTEA) Program is a six-week
August/September 2022
nondegree, non-credit academic program at a U.S.
U.S. Program begins
University which provides selected teachers with
Applications of recommended candidates will be a unique opportunity to develop greater expertise
forwarded to the U.S. for further review. The final in their subject areas, enhance their teaching
selection is dependent on the ability to match requests skills, and increase their knowledge about the
of U.S. host institution with language skills of the United States. The international participants travel
candidates. to the United States for one of two six-week
professional development programs in either
C. Fulbright Distinguished Awards in spring or fall of an academic year. The Fulbright
Teaching Program for International TEA program provides academic seminars on
teaching methodologies and strategies, curriculum
Teachers
The Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching development, lesson planning, and instructional
Program for International Teachers (FDAI) is technology training. Intensive English language
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instruction is offered to teachers who need Application Deadline: March 10, 2021
additional practice. The program also includes a
practicum of at least 40 hours with a U.S. partner Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships for
teacher in a U.S. secondary school near the host Indian Citizens: General
university to actively engage participants in the Prerequisites
U.S. classroom environment. Cultural enrichment,
mentoring, and support is provided to participants The applicant:
throughout the program. For India, the program is
l must be a responsible Indian citizen who can
open for full-time school teachers (6th to 12
th
contribute to a full and fair picture of the
grades) teaching English, English as a Foreign culture and civilization of India, and thereby
Language (EFL), Social Studies, Mathematics, help to promote understanding and friendship
Science, or Special Education at schools in India. between the peoples of the United States of
America and India;
How to Apply
Application materials and program details for the l must not be residing in U.S. during
academic year 2021-2022 are available on the recruitment and placement cycle (January
USIEF website www.usief.org.in. 2021-July 2022);
l must have a high level of
Application Deadline: March 10, 2021
academic/professional achievement;
E. Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence l must demonstrate proficiency in the English
Program language to undertake the proposed
The Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence (SIR) project/program and adjust to life in the U.S.;
Program brings scholars and professionals from l there will be an interview round for
other countries to lecture at U.S. colleges and shortlisted candidates;
universities that do not often host visiting l must inform USIEF well in advance if s/he
scholars. Under this program, interested U.S. needs to travel abroad (e.g. conference)
institutions submit proposals to invite scholars for during the application cycle July 2021 – June
one or both terms of the academic year to teach 2022;
courses in area studies, in inter-disciplinary
l must be eligible for leave, if employed;
programs that focus on global issues, or in
courses where participation of the foreign scholar l must be in good health;
can provide a cross-cultural or international l must not be applying for or holding
perspective. The SIR program is especially permanent residence (green card) in the
appropriate for small liberal arts colleges, United States; and
minority-serving institutions and community l must give an undertaking to return to India on
colleges in the U.S. the completion of the fellowship.
How to Apply Note: Preference will be given to candidates who
This is a program for which U.S. institutions of have not had extensive recent U.S. experience.
higher education apply. They can either name a Some fellowship programs may have prerequisites
scholar or request recruitment of one through the and guidelines in addition to those described
Fulbright agencies worldwide. Therefore, Indian above. Please review the eligibility criteria for
scholars should draw the SIR program to the specific fellowships carefully.
attention of their U.S. counterparts. Further
information is available on the link:
Application Procedure and Guidelines
https://www.cies.org/program/fulbright-scholar-
Applicants for the following fellowship categories
residence-program
have to complete an online application.
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application instructions can be downloaded from required to appear for an interview with the
the website www.usief.org.in. Please visit the USIEF National Selection Committee.
webpages of these fellowship categories for
specific details. Selection panels will generally use the following
1. Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships criteria to evaluate applications:
2. Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research l Academic credentials and professional ability
Fellowships l Merit of the proposed Fulbright project
3. Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Research l Communication skills
Fellowships
l Commitment to community or national service
4. Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional
Excellence Fellowships l Need to conduct research in the U.S.
5. Fulbright-Nehru International Education l Outcomes, potential impact and benefits
Administrators Seminar l Motivation, seriousness of purpose, maturity,
6. Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowships leadership, cultural adaptability
7. Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program l Ability to contribute as a cultural ambassador
8. Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching beyond his/her specific field of study
Assistant Program
Decisions taken by the reviewers/committees in
9. Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching connection with the selection process will be final
Program for International Teachers and requests for reconsideration will NOT be
10. Fulbright Teaching Excellence and entertained.
Achievement Program
USIEF is not in the position to offer individual
You can apply for only ONE Fulbright-Nehru feedback to each of the applicants.
fellowship category during a competition cycle.
Applicants are encouraged to seek guidance from
Incomplete or late applications will not be Fulbright alumni on basic preparation for a
accepted. Fulbright application such as:
l familiarity with resources in India before
If you are employed, please follow the proposing research abroad;
instructions carefully regarding employer's
endorsement. The employer must indicate that l a proposal with a clear focus;
leave will be granted for the fellowship period. l a sense of how the proposed work is relevant
Please obtain the endorsement from the to the Indian context;
appropriate administrative authority. l identification of resources in the U.S.; and
Applicants are also advised to request three l the role of an exchange participant as a
referees to send in their recommendations as per cultural ambassador of India beyond his/her
the instructions by the application due date. specific field of study.
Applicants completing online forms should
request referees to submit their reference letters USIEF offices organize Fulbright mentoring
online. workshops for potential applicants. These
workshops guide applicants on the elements of a
Selection Process
Experts will review all eligible applications. strong application. Please contact the USIEF
Applicants recommended by the experts will be office in your region for information on the
mentoring workshops.
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The Fulbright Program


The U.S. Government-funded Fulbright Program was established in 1946,
soon after World War II, under legislation introduced by former Senator J.
William Fulbright. Designed to “increase mutual understanding between the
people of the United States and the people of other countries…,” the program
has grown into one of the largest academic and cultural exchange programs in
the world. The Fulbright Program offers grants to U.S. citizens and nationals
of other countries for teaching, advanced research, graduate study and
professional development. Since its inception, over 400,000 scholars have
participated in the Fulbright Program. The Fulbright Program awards
approximately 8,000 new grants annually.
The primary sources of funding for the Fulbright Program are annual
appropriations made by the U.S. Congress to the U.S. Department of State and the
U.S. Department of Education. In addition, participating governments, private
organizations and host institutions in many countries and in the U.S., contribute
financially through cost-sharing and other forms of support. In the U.S.
Department of State, the program for foreign and U.S. scholars is administered by
the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs http://exchanges.state.gov under
policy guidelines established by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship
Board (FSB) http://eca.state.gov/fulbright/about-fulbright/j-william-fulbright-
foreign-scholarship-board-ffsb/ffsb-policies. The Board is a Presidentially
appointed independent body of educational and public leaders responsible for the
final selection of all Fulbright grantees and the formulation of the policies,
procedures, and selection criteria governing the program. Currently, the program
operates in 160 countries. It is administered by binational Fulbright Commissions
and Foundations in 49 countries and by U.S. Embassies in others. Under a
cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of State, the Institute of
International Education (IIE) www.iie.org also assist in administering the
Fulbright Program for students, teachers and professionals worldwide.
Visit http://eca.state.gov/fulbright for more information on the Fulbright Program.
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USIEF - The Fulbright Commission in India


The Indo-U.S. agreement on educational exchange, signed by Prime Minister
Jawaharlal Nehru and U.S. Ambassador Loy Henderson on February 2, 1950
in New Delhi, established the United States Educational Foundation in India
to administer the Fulbright Program in India. On July 4, 2008, the
Government of India (GOI) and the U.S. Government (USG) signed a new
agreement to strengthen educational exchanges between the two countries.
The Foundation was renamed as United States-India Educational Foundation
(USIEF) awarding Fulbright-Nehru Scholarships and Grants. USG and GOI
are now equal partners for implementing Fulbright Program in India. A 10-
member Board of Directors, five Americans living in India nominated by the
U.S. Diplomatic Mission and five Indians nominated by the Government of
India, governs USIEF.
Since 1950, USIEF has awarded approximately 11, 796 Fulbright Fellowships
to Indians and Americans. In addition to these programs sponsored by the
U.S. Department of State www.state.gov, USIEF has also administered
approximately 8,752 fellowships funded by the U.S. Department of Education
www.ed.gov, the East-West Center www.eastwestcenter.org and other entities.
USIEF's activities may be broadly categorized as follows:
l Administration of Fulbright-Nehru and other fellowships for Indian and
American students, faculty, researchers and professionals.
l Promotion of dialogue among Fulbrighters and their communities as an
outgrowth of educational exchange.
l EducationUSA Advising Services for Indian students interested in pursuing
higher education in the U.S., and for U.S. students in India.
l Serving as a resource for fostering linkages between institutions of higher
education in the U.S. and India.
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USIEF OFFICES
United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) has headquarters in
New Delhi and four regional offices in Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai.

l USIEF Headquarters – New Delhi


Fulbright House
12 Hailey Road
New Delhi 110 001
Phone: 011 4209 0909
E-mail: [email protected]
(For Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Punjab, Rajasthan,
Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh)

l USIEF Regional Office - Chennai


American Consulate Building
220 Anna Salai
Chennai 600 006
Phone: +91- 8754486955 / 9840267202
E-mail: [email protected]
(For Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry)

l USIEF Regional Office – Hyderabad


U.S. Consulate General Hyderabad
Paigah Palace
1-8-323, Chiran Fort Lane
Begumpet
Secunderabad 500 003
Phone: +91-8008465712
E-mail: [email protected]
(For Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Telangana)

l USIEF Regional Office – Kolkata


American Center
38A, Jawaharlal Nehru Road
Kolkata 700 071
E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]
(For Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim,
Tripura, and West Bengal)

l USIEF Regional Office - Mumbai


Maker Bhavan-1 (2nd Floor)
New Marine Lines
Churchgate (E)
Mumbai 400020
Phone: 022 2262 4603
E-mail: [email protected]
(For Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman and Diu)

Additional Information
For details about fellowships for U.S. citizens, visit the USIEF
website http://www.fulbright-india.org www.usief.org.in

or contact:
Senior Program Officer – U.S. Program
United States-India Educational Foundation
Fulbright House, 12 Hailey Road, New Delhi 110 001
Phone: 011 4209 0909 [Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.]
E-mail: [email protected]
United States-India Educational Foundation
Fulbright House, 12 Hailey Road, New Delhi 110 001
www.usief.org.in

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