Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships for Academic and Professional Excellence

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Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships for Academic and Professional Excellence

Designation/Position-  Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships

United States-India Educational Foundation-USIEF invites application for Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships from eligible and interested candidates

About-  The Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowships aim to provide Indian faculty, researchers, and professionals the opportunity to teach, conduct research, or carry out a combination of teaching 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. Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowships

Research/Job Area- 

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); Earth Sciences; Economics; Education Policy and Planning; Energy Studies; History; Language/Literature/Linguistics; Materials Science (with emphasis on environmental applications); Mathematical Sciences; Neurosciences; Performing Arts; Physics; Political Science (including, but not limited to, International Security and Strategic Studies); Psychology; Public Health (including, but not limited to, pandemic preparedness and comprehensive surveillance (genomic surveillance, sewage surveillance, sero-surveillance)); Public Policy; Sociology; Urban and Regional Planning (with emphasis on smart cities and waste management); Visual Arts; and Women’s and Gender Studies.

Location- U.S. host institutions

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Eligibility/Qualification–

Affiliation

The applicant will be affiliated to one U.S. host institution. USIEF strongly recommends all applicants to indicate affiliation preference, and to correspond, in advance, with potential host institutions. If the applicant has secured a letter of invitation from a U.S. institution, s/he must include it as a part of the online application.

In addition to the General Prerequisites:

  • faculty/researchers must have a Ph.D. degree with at least five years of relevant teaching/research/professional experience;
  • professionals outside academe must have a master’s degree and at least five years of relevant experience;
  • the applicant should upload a recent significant publication (copy of paper/article) in the online application (not exceeding 30 pages); and
  • if the applicant is employed, s/he must follow the instructions carefully regarding employer’s endorsement. The employer must indicate that leave will be granted for the fellowship period. The applicant must obtain the endorsement from the appropriate administrative authority on the Letter of Support from Home Institution.

Research
Applicants must demonstrate the relevance of the proposed research to India and/or the U.S., its benefit to the applicant’s institution, the feasibility of accomplishing the research goal within the stipulated period, and the need to carry out the research in the U.S.

Teaching
Indian academics and professionals contribute to the internationalization of the curriculum at their U.S. host institutions and the understanding of recent developments not just in India but globally. The recipient will be affiliated as a visiting scholar at a U.S. institution and will teach courses individually or team-teach.

Research and Teaching
Applicants will carry out a combination of research and teaching activities at the U.S. host institution. They must specify the percentage of the grant for each activity and define this in the project statement. For instance, if the plan is to spend 60 percent of the grant duration for research and 40 percent for teaching, the project statement should demonstrate this allocation. Teaching could include courses (individually or team-taught) or a series of seminars at the U.S. institution.

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-Nehru applications are to be submitted online.
  • Applications received after the deadline 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.
  • Applications submitted prior to February 7, 2023 will NOT BE considered.

Job/Position Description- 

The fellowships provide a J-1 visa support, a monthly stipend, Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges per U.S. Government guidelines, round-trip economy class air travel, a modest settling-in allowance, and a professional allowance. 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 per cent of the grant period.

How to Apply- 

  1. Applications must be submitted online at: https://apply.iie.org/fvsp2024/
     
  2. Please carefully review the FNAPE Applicant Instructions before starting your online application
     
  3. Please refer to FNAPE Applicant Checklist before submitting the application.
     
  4. In addition, you must complete and upload the FNAPE Applicant Annexure and  FNAPE Letter of Support from Home Institution on your online application.

Last Date for Apply– 16 July 2023, 23:59:59 hrs (IST)

Timeline and Placement Process

July 17, 2023Application deadline
September 2023Review of the applications
Early October 2023USIEF informs the applicants about the review outcome
Early November 2023Interviews of short-listed candidates
Mid-November 2023USIEF notifies principal and alternate nominees.
December 2023USIEF forwards applications of recommended candidates to the U.S. for J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (FFSB) approval and placement
April 2024USIEF notifies the finalists about the FFSB approval
May/June 2024Pre-Departure Orientation
August/September 2024Program begins

For any queries contact: postdoc@usief.org.in

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