The visiting lecturer fellowships for four months are designed for Indian faculty, researchers and professionals. Applications from all disciplines will be considered. Priority fields are: Agricultural Sciences; Economics; Education; Energy, Sustainable Development and Climate Change; Environment; International Relations; Management and Leadership Development; Media and Communications with focus on Public Service Broadcasting; Public Administration; Public Health; Science and Technology; Study of India with focus on contemporary issues; and Study of the United States. For Study of India or the Study of the United States (American Studies) the areas could include: language and literature, history, government, economics, society and culture, religion, and film studies..
A comparative or cross cultural perspective is encouraged. Indian academics and professionals contribute to internationalization of the curriculum at their US host institutions and understanding of recent developments in India. The recipient will be affiliated as a visiting scholar at a US college, university or research institution, and will teach courses (individually or team-teach), or offer a series of seminars at the US host institution.
Applicants should be familiar with the US educational system. Although USIEF does not require applicants to have a letter of affiliation from a US institution at the time of applying, it encourages that all applicants correspond, in advance, with potential host institutions. If you are selected for an award but are unable to arrange an affiliation or name an institution in the US with which you would want to be affiliated, USIEF will help secure placement.
Grant Benefits :
The fellowships provide round-trip economy class air travel from India to the US, a monthly stipend, Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges per US Government guidelines, modest settling in allowance and a professional allowance. No allowance or travel is provided for dependents and the stipend provided under the grant is not sufficient to support family members. Scholars with accompanying dependents must have adequate personal funds to support their stay in the US.
Eligibility Requirements :
In addition to the General Prerequisites :
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Indian faculty/researchers should have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent published work with at least five years of college/university level teaching experience;
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professionals outside academe should have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent published work with recognized professional standing and at least five years relevant experience;
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if employed, applications should be routed through proper channel; and
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preferably be 50 years of age or under.
How to Apply:
Application Deadline: July 16, 2012
