Fellowships

The Fulbright-Nehru International Education Administrators Seminar (IEAS) aims to provide Indian college and university administrators the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the U.S. higher education system.

The two-week U.S. visit in October/November 2024 will enable participants to learn about various facets of U.S. higher education, including the types of institutions, accreditation, curriculum development, fund-raising, student services and international education on U.S. campuses, as well as share knowledge on Indian higher education. Topics addressed during visits and meetings at select campuses and organizations will also include research collaborations, faculty and student exchanges, and study abroad.

This seminar is designed for Indian college and university administrators with at least two years of experience in international program development and management at their institutions in India. Applicants must be middle to senior-level college or university administrators (vice-chancellors, deans, directors of international centers or offices, foreign student advisors, registrars etc.) who have substantial responsibility for enhancing the international dimension of their institutions and who wish to build capacity of their faculty and students through international collaborations and exchange and innovative curricular design.

Grant Benefits

Selected participants will receive J-1 visa support, Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges per U.S. Government guidelines, round-trip economy class air travel from India to the U.S., travel within the U.S., lodging and a per-diem. Dependents are not allowed to accompany during the seminar.

Eligibility Requirements

In addition to the General Prerequisites, the applicant:

• should be mid to senior-level college or university administrators (vice-chancellors, deans, directors of international centers/offices, foreign student advisors, or registrars etc.) working at Indian institutions;
• must have at least two years’ experience in the relevant field;
• should have responsibility of enhancing the international dimension of their institutions and should wish to build capacity of their faculty and students through international collaborations and exchange and innovative curricular design; and
• should have a high level of academic/professional achievement.

How to Apply

1. Applications must be submitted online at: https://apply.iie.org/fvsp2024
    
2. Review the Application Instructions carefully before starting your online application.
    
3. Please refer to FNIEAS Applicant Checklist before submitting the application.
    
4. You must complete and upload the Statement of Purpose with three aspects on your online application.
    
5. You must complete and upload Letter of Support from Home Institution on your online application.

Application Deadline: August 14, 2023, 23:59:59 hrs (IST)

For any queries contact: ieas@usief.org.in
 

Timeline and Placement Process

IMPORTANT:

You can apply for only ONE Fulbright-Nehru fellowship category during a competition cycle.

Candidates cannot apply for Fulbright-Nehru and Fulbright-Kalam grants in the same academic year.

Plagiarism in the application will lead to disqualification.

Unless otherwise specified, Fulbright-Nehru applications are to be submitted online.

Applications received after the deadline will NOT be considered.

Extensions and Transfer of visa sponsorship will not be permitted.

Prospective Fulbright participants should be aware that public health conditions, availability of consular services and travel, as well as U.S. institutional operating status and policies may affect their ability to travel to the U.S. and participate in academic programs.