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These fellowships, for a maximum period
of 12 months, are designed for Indian scholars and professionals who are
in the early stages of their research careers. The Postdoctoral
Research Fellowships will provide opportunities to talented scholars and
professionals to strengthen their research capacities; have access to
some of the finest resources in their areas of interest; and help build
long-term collaborative relationships with U.S. faculty and
institutions.
Applications from all disciplines will
be considered. Priority fields are: Agricultural Sciences; Economics;
Education; Energy, Sustainable Development and Climate Change;
Environment; International Relations; Management and Leadership
Development; Media and Communications with focus on Public Service
Broadcasting; 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.
Grant
Benefits
These fellowships provide round-trip economy class air
travel from India to the U.S., a monthly stipend, Accident and Sickness
Program for Exchanges per U.S. Government guidelines, a modest
settling-in allowance, and a professional allowance.
Eligibility Requirements
In addition to the
General Prerequisites, the applicants:
- scholars and professionals should
have a Ph.D. degree from an Indian institution within the past four
years. Applicants with Ph.D. degrees prior to July 15, 2006 will not
be considered;
- candidates must be published in
reputed journals and demonstrate evidence of superior academic and
professional achievement;
- should enclose a recent significant
publication (copy of paper/article);
- if employed, applications should be
routed through proper channel; and
- preferably be 45 years of age or
under.
How to
Apply
Please refer to
Application Procedure and Guidelines and
download
Application Material.
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