Annual competition begins for Fulbright-Nehru, other fellowships; check details

Selection panels will generally use the following criteria to evaluate applications:

• Academic credentials and professional ability
• Merit of the proposed Fulbright project
• Communication skills
• Commitment to community or national service
• Need to conduct research in the US
• Outcomes, Potential Impact and Benefits
• Motivation, Seriousness of Purpose, Maturity, Leadership, Cultural Adaptability
• Ability to contribute as a cultural ambassador beyond his/her specific field of study

To apply, first visit the official USIEF website — usief.org.in — and then click on the ‘Fulbright fellowships’ option given on the homepage. Once you find a fellowship of interest, visit the Current Fulbright Fellows page to learn about recent proposals that have been successful. Selection committees look to identify talented individuals whose projects are relevant to India and the United States. The committees seek candidates who demonstrate the potential to be effective cultural ambassadors.

These fellowships are funded by the US Department of State and the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India