2010 International Fulbright Science and Technology Award for Outstanding Foreign Students
Organizer:
United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF)
Key Dates
Application Deadline: May 1, 2009
Notification of selected candidates: October 15, 2009
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Website: http://tinyurl.com/d5ur4q
Eligibility
Indian citizen with a valid TOEFL score possessing a four-year bachelor’s degree or a completed master’s degree, if the bachelor’s degree is of less than four years duration, before August 1, 2010.
The United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) invites applications from interested Indian applicants for the International Fulbright Science and Technology Award for outstanding foreign students. This award is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and is designed to be the most prestigious international scholarship in science and technology.
The International Fulbright Science and Technology Award is for PhD study at top U.S. institutions in science, technology, or engineering beginning August/September 2010. The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State will fund grants for up to three years under this program. After three years, U.S. universities will cover the remaining expenses toward completion of a PhD. Academic placement (university admission and other formalities) of the selected scholars will be handled by the International Institute of Education (IIE). Fellows will travel to the U.S. on J-1 visas and will be subject to J-visa regulations.
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In the fourth year of this program, approximately 40 awards will be offered worldwide for candidates who demonstrate unique aptitude and innovation in scientific fields. Two principal nominees from India will compete with candidates from all over the world for this fellowship.
Grant Benefits:
The fellowship will provide the following benefits:
- Activities, tuition and fees for up to 36 months;
- A monthly stipend for up to 36 months;
- Book and equipment, and professional conference allowances;
- J-1 visa sponsorship for up to five years;
- Round-trip airfare from fellow’s home city to the host institution in the United States;
- Health and accident coverage as per U.S. Government guidelines; and
- Specially tailored enrichment activities.
More details can be obtained at their website.
