Fulbright U.S. - india Initiative

Due to a recent expansion of the Fulbright program with India, new grant opportunities are available for U.S. scholars interested in visiting Indian universities during the 2012-2013 academic year.

Fulbright program in India significantly expanded

As a result of a recent agreement between the governments of the United States and India, the Fulbright awards in India are now titled Fulbright-Nehru awards.

CORE AWARDS

India is the largest Fulbright program for American scholars and professionals---over 75 awards each year. India now offers approximately 20 teaching/research grants in addition to its teaching and research grants. Awards may be in any academic, artistic or professional field, and range in duration from 4 to 9 months. India is attractive for Americans because of its history, religious, cultural and geographic variety. With almost 350 universities and over 17,000 colleges, India supports one of the largest and most diverse systems of higher education institutions in the world. Its higher education institutions include some of the world’s best in science and technology.  Teaching is in English, and at the undergraduate or graduate level.

U.S. scholars and professionals in all academic fields are encouraged apply. Preferred subjects are: agricultural sciences, economics, education, environmental studies, international relations, management and leadership development, communication, 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.

Applications are welcome from all qualified applicants; those with more experience and higher rank will be considered, as well as those in earlier stages in their careers. Senior scholars may wish to consider a Distinguished Chair Award . Academics and professionals in the broadly-defined field of environmental studies may wish to consider the Environmental Leadership award.

Letters of invitation are not necessary. Please see award descriptions for more information.

Scholars interested in a four- to 9-month grant in India must submit an application by August 1, 2011.

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