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

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

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

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

4. Mandate • Administration of Fulbright-Nehru and other fellowships for Indian and American students, faculty and professionals • Promotion of dialogue among Fulbrighters and their communities as an outgrowth of educational exchange • Educational Advising Services for Indian students interested in pursuing higher education in the U.S., and U.S. students in India • Serve as a clearinghouse for linkages between institutions of higher education in the U.S. and India through (U.S.-India Higher Education Cooperation (USIHEC)

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

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

7. Fulbright in India • Since 1950, USIEF has administered over 17,000 fellowships, over half of which are Fulbright Fellowships for Indians and Americans. • 18 Fulbright Alumni Chapters all over India. Chapters actively organize events for new and returning Fulbrighters, advising sessions for Indian students interested in Fulbright and in U.S. higher education, conduct seminars, workshops, social welfare activities, and reunions.

8. Fellowship Themes All disciplines including: Agricultural Sciences; 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; Urban and Regional Planning; and Women’s Studies

9. Fulbright-Nehru FellowshipsDistinctive Features • Funded jointly by USG and GOI • Open to all disciplines – unless otherwise specified • Open to at-large applicants (independent scholars and professionals) • For 2011, USIEF will award around 140 Fulbright-Nehru grants • For 2012, USIEF will offer approximately 110 Fulbright-Nehru grants

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

11. Fellowships for Students

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

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

14. Fellowships for Researchers

15. Fellowships for Lecturers

16. Fellowships for Researchers, Mid-Career Professionals

17. Fellowships for Mid-Career Professionals

18. Fellowships for Mid-Career Professionals

19. Fellowships for Students, Lecturers and Teachers

20. Fellowships for Teachers

21. Fellowships for Teachers

22. Fellowships for Mid-Career Professionals

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

24. Fulbright Scholar-in- Residence

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

26. Preparing the Application: Tips • Follow instructions and adhere to word limits • Submit a clear and complete project statement that reflects your purpose and intent • Ensure that your qualifications and expertise match your project objectives • Emphasize how your project will benefit the host institution or your field in India and the U.S. Focus on the impact of your proposed work • Demonstrate preparedness: connect your past experience to what you are proposing to do during Fulbright • Give reasons for your choice of U.S. institutions

27. Effective Research Proposals: Tips • Provide clear and detailed description of research objectives • Demonstrate the significance of the project in relation to India/U.S. and justify your need to pursue it in the U.S. • Explain how your project can be completed within the time frame • Show how your research proposal fits-in with your previous training/research and future objectives • Mention U.S. universities at which you would prefer to be affiliated or have corresponded with, stating specific reasons for the preference

28. Effective Lecturing Proposals: Tips • Familiarize yourself with courses on U.S. campuses – content, structure, pedagogy, and grading • Lecturing proposals could be for full courses, team-teaching or a series of seminars • Focus on your teaching experience – indicate range of courses taught including teaching methods. Mention your role with curriculum development, thesis guidance, etc. • Attach sample course outline with a reading list • Expected outcomes: indicate how the Fulbright lecturing experience will impact you, home institution, discipline (new approaches to curriculum planning, innovative teaching techniques)

29. Reference Reports • Submit three reference reports • Provide copy of project statement to each referee • References should be from people who are familiar with your work and can provide a realistic assessment of your abilities as well as the merits of your proposal • Referees should comment upon your ability to successfully complete the project, seriousness of purpose, adaptability to new situations, leadership qualities and resourcefulness and initiatives

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

31. East-West Center (EWC) Fellowships For Students, Researchers, Lecturers and Professionals

32. Fulbright Senior Specialists Program • Under the Fulbright Senior Specialists Program, Indian Universities and other institutions of higher learning can collaborate with a US faculty member or professional for a period of two to six weeks • The potential collaborations include: curriculum planning, short-term lecturing stays, leadership of or participation in special conferences or workshops, faculty training programs, development of educational materials • For more information visit USIEF website http://www.usief.org.in

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

34. Educational Advising Services (EAS) • EAS provides authentic, reliable, unbiased, and up-to-date information on higher education opportunities in the US • USIEF-EAS offices at Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi and educational advising centers at Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Hyderabad provide a comprehensive explanation of admission process to an American university • Individual advising, specialized workshop, and seminar on application procedures and strategies, university fairs, pre-departure orientation programs, updates on standardized tests • Provides fee-based membership plan to U.S. institutions

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

36. Fulbright Campus Representatives (FCRs) • FCRs serve as an important point of contact for faculty and students of your university with regard to information on the Fulbright program • FCRs receive Fulbright publicity and recruitment materials from USIEF • USIEF staff in coordination with FCRs conduct outreach and mentoring programs • Institutions can designate faculty members as theFCRs. Contact Sudarsan Dash sudarsan@usief.org.in; 011 4209 0945 for more information

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

38. Southern Region USIEF Regional Office American Consulate Building Mount Road Chennai 600 006 Tel: 044-2857 4131 Fax: 044-2811 2075 Email: usiefchennai@usief.org.in Western Region USIEF Regional Office 2nd Floor, Maker Bhavan-1 New Marine Lines Churchgate Mumbai 400020 Tel. 022-2262 4603 Fax: 022-2266 3956 Email: usiefmumbai@usief.org.in USIEF OFFICES

39. USIEF Website www.usief.org.in