ABOUT USIEF

Fresh thinking about international education

In the rapidly evolving field of international education, United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) offers a fresh perspective in educational advising, fellowship support and facilitating academic dialogue between U.S. and India.

USIEF is committed to promoting dialogue on issues of contemporary interest among Fulbrighters and local communities. USIEF features visiting and returning Fulbrighters at seminars and roundtables, provides forums for interfacing with the civil society through collaborative lectures and facilitates greater communication through e-enabled mediums.

USIEF was established under a bilateral agreement on educational exchange signed between India and the U.S. on February 2, 1950. On July 4, 2008, United States Ambassador David C. Mulford and Foreign Secretary Shiv Shankar Menon signed a historic new Fulbright agreement, making them equal partners and thereby strengthening educational exchanges between India and the United States. USIEF is administered by a bi-national Board of Directors consisting of ten Members, five Americans - nominated by the U.S. Ambassador and five Indians - nominated by the Government of India. The U.S. Ambassador to India and Indian Foriegn Secretary are the Honorary Co-Chairs of the USIEF Board.

USIEF has identified priorities for future development with meticulous and strategic planning. USIEF continues to explore viable ways in which the Foundation may respond to requests for services from both Indian and U.S. universities interested in linkages. It continues to reach out to underserved regions and communities.

USIEF undertakes following major activities:

Administration of Fulbright-Nehru and other Fulbright 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 students interested in pursuing higher education in the U.S.

In India, USIEF also administers the Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program (IFP) and houses the Indo-U.S. Science & Technology Forum and U.S. India Business Council (USIBC).

USIEF also assists the East-West Center within India.

Educational Advising Services:

USIEF advises students at its offices in Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai. While basic information is provided free of charge, most educational advising services are supported by membership fees and sponsoring organizations. In addition, USIEF makes available selected library resources on U.S. higher education through satellite centers in Ahmedabad, Bangalore and Hyderabad.

USIEF coordinates selected academic conferences and sponsors lectures and workshops involving Fulbright grantees in India. The grants received from the U.S. Embassy helps USIEF to stage South Asian regional roundtables on contemporary topics.

Staff contacts for USIEF's main activities are:

Executive Director: Adam J. Grotsky
Deputy Director: Diya Dutt
For Indian Fulbright Program (fellowships to USA): Sarina Paranjape
For U.S. Fulbright Program (fellowships to India): Girish Kaul
Events within India, Website and Publications: Girish Kaul
Alumni Activities: Sudarsan Dash

Click here to read a brief message from Adam J. Grotsky, Executive Director, USIEF.

If you have any feedback or suggestions regarding our services or our website, then do not hesitate to send them across! You can contact us at info@usief.org.in. We welcome your ideas!

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