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Fulbright Kalam Climate Fellowship 2020-21
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Last Updated On : 23-01-2019 Posted By : Admin
United States‐India Educational Foundation(USIEF) invites applications for Fulbright Kalam Climate Fellowship 2020-21 from students doing research in the identification of resources in the country. The aim of the fellowship is to promote further mutual understanding between the people of two countries by a wider exchange of knowledge and professional talents by intending to partner to build long-term capacity in the United States and India by engaging scientific and technical research scholars from both countries related to climate research and education.
Fulbright Kalam Climate Fellowship 2020-21
DeadlineClosed Eligibility The following applicants are eligible for the fellowship:
- Must be an Indian citizen and a resident of the country
- Must have a high academic background
- Must demonstrate proficiency in the English language
- Must give an undertaking to return to India after the commencement of the programme
- Fellows for doctoral research:
- Candidate must have conducted adequate research in the relevant field, especially in the identification of resources in India and the U.S.
- The candidate must be registered for a PhD at an Indian institution on or before September 1, 2018
- Fellows for postdoctoral research:
- Candidate must have been awarded a PhD degree within the past four years
- Candidate must have obtained a PhD degree between July 16, 2015, and July 15, 2019
Benefits The following benefits will be received by the selected fellows:
- J-1 Visa support
- Round trip economy class air travel between India and the United States
- A monthly stipend
- Accident and sickness program for exchange as per the United States government guidelines
- A modest setting in allowance
- A professional allowance
Documents The following documents will be required:
- Copies of transcripts
- Copies of mark sheets
- Letter of support from home institution (if applicable)
How can you apply? Follow the steps to apply:
Step 1: Refer to the link before starting the application
Step 2: Click on 'Register' on the Institute of International Education portal.
Step 3: Fill the application form.
Step 4: Attach all the necessary documents.
Step 5: Submit the application form.
Important Dates
- Program announcement and application form available online- January 15, 2019
- Application deadline for 2020-2021 awards- July 15, 2019
- Screening committee/field-specific experts review applications and shortlist candidates for interviews- Mid-August 2019
- National interviews of shortlisted candidates in Delhi- Early October 2019
- Principal and alternate nominees are notified that they are recommended. Doctoral Research nominees take TOEFL- Mid-October 2019
- USIEF forwards applications of recommended candidates to the U.S. for J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (FFSB) approval and placement- Late October 2019
- Placement confirmations- April-May 2020
- The program begins- August-September 2020
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Terms and Conditions
- Plagiarism in the application or any publications will lead to disqualification.
- Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
- Grant extensions and/or transfer of visa sponsorship will not be permitted.
- In addition, the candidate must complete and upload the following documents for post-doctoral online application:
- Applicant Annexure
- Letter of Support from Home Institution (If applicable)
- The applicant is required to indicate the period in which s/he can complete his/her proposed project in the United States. Determine the grant duration carefully. If the candidate is selected for a grant, it will be for the period s/he has specified in the application. The duration cannot be changed.
- The postdoctoral research fellowship is 8 to 12 months long.
- The doctoral fellowship is 6 to 9 months long.
Contact Details
Sudarsan Dash
Sr. Program Officer - Indian Program
United States-India Educational Foundation,
12 Hailey Road,
New Delhi 110 001
Phone: +91-11-4209-0909
E-mail: info@usief.org.in
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