USIEF Executive Director's Message

Dear students, professionals and scholars in India,

The United States - India Educational Foundation (USIEF), the Fulbright Commission in India, offers Fulbright - Nehru and other fellowships for study, research, teaching and professional development in the United States. In addition to providing opportunities for personal, academic and professional growth, Fulbright - Nehru and other exchanges promote mutual understanding between the people of the US and India.

The website features fellowships announced for the 2010 - 2011 cycle. Our deadline was July 15, 2009. However, a few fellowships are still open. please look out for their application deadlines.

We are likely to announce the next round of the fellowship competition in February 2010.

I would encourage you to go through the WebPages to learn about the fellowship categories, their eligibility criteria and application procedures. The website also hosts a current fellows page which will help you learn about recent proposals that have been successful. I also encourage you to talk with Fulbright and other alumni about their experiences in the United States. USIEF staff and our website alumni page can help you to 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. Application material for 2011-2012 will be posted in February 2010.

Screening and selection committees look for talented individuals whose projects are important to India and the US 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-US networking during and after the fellowship.

Please bring these fellowships to the attention of those who may be interested. Best wishes to all of you as you explore these exciting opportunities.

Adam Grotsky                                                                  September 11, 2009
Executive Director
United States - India Educational Foundation

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