India
Region: South and Central Asia
There are two types of grants available to India 40 FULBRIGHT FULL GRANTS
Language English. Classical or modern Indian languages, or oral use of a regional language, may be required for specific research projects. See Critical Language Enhancement Awards.
Grant period 9 months, August through April.
Candidate profile Candidates at all degree levels are considered.
Fields of study All disciplines will be considered. Preferred subjects are: Agricultural Sciences and Economics (including Applied Economics); Business Studies, Management and Leadership Development; Contemporary Social Issues and Development Issues (including gender issues in contemporary India); Education; Environmental Studies (including sustainable development, climate change and energy efficiency); Democracy and Capacity Building; Law, Administration of Justice and Civic Engagement; Media and Communications; Public Administration and Public Policy; Public Health; Science and Technology; Study of India; Study of the United States.
Affiliation According to the Government of India guidelines, each candidate will be affiliated with an Indian institution of higher education for carrying out the proposed project work and will be guided or assisted by an academic supervisor. It is strongly recommended that applicants identify appropriate host institutions for their projects and that they include affiliation letters with their Fulbright-Nehru applications. The Fulbright Commission in India (United States-India Educational Foundation) will confirm final affiliations for candidates awarded Fulbright-Nehru grants.
Research clearance Clearance from the Government of India is required for all Fulbright-Nehru assignments. The detailed procedure for obtaining research visas will be communicated to the grantees upon selection. Grants cannot be issued for travel to India until proper Government of India approvals are received. Notes: Below is some advice on research proposal submission: 1. Delay in approvals by the Government of India occurs when proposals include any of the following: a. The subject matter is related to defense and strategic studies, tribes, inter-communal or other socially sensitive themes. b. Research is to be conducted in parts of the country debarred for foreign scholars or involve visits to those areas: Border areas in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and the whole of Sikkim; the entire North Eastern region and restricted areas including Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura; Northern Districts of West Bengal and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. c. The subject matter has potential sensitivity attached to it, be it related to caste, religion, community or a particular group of people, and evaluation of government policies. Themes that are politically sensitive and themes likely to arouse ill-feeling or tension between different groups of citizens or offend the sensibilities of any group of citizens should be avoided. d. In some parts of the country, the methodology of directly interviewing subjects would not be encouraged because of its potential to incite local sentiment. e. Sometimes the local authorities are not comfortable with the security of the researcher. Propose to base yourself in a major city. f. The background of the scholar raises a red flag. (An example would be if the scholar previously came to India on a student visa, but was found to have conducted research.)
2. Tone down the sensitivity of the proposal title and the topic. Your topic should not sound negative, judgmental, or revolutionary. Avoid using controversial words or sentences. 3. The topic of research should not be of a trivial nature. It should be ensured that the proposal is one of genuine academic research. Priority can be given to topics closely reflecting both Indian and U.S. needs and academic interests, subject, however, to the availability of expertise and facilities for the specific field. 4. Before submitting a research proposal for a fellowship or as an individual scholar, sensitize yourself on your area of interest to ensure that your proposal has minimal potential for inciting a controversy. Also, it would be helpful to check your proposal’s feasibility in the geographic location in India where you want to conduct the research. Sometimes, out of research curiosity, a foreign scholar proposes a topic which is under critical debate in India itself and the Government of India is unlikely to approve such topic.
Archaeological research Applicants must clearly state in their proposals whether they will need to visit excavation sites. Selected candidates in this field will be required to fill out a form that USIEF will submit to the Government of India for obtaining special clearance from the Archaeological Survey of India.
Archival research Applicants should clearly state in their proposals whether they will need to consult records and/or papers in the National Archives, New Delhi, or in State archives. USIEF will obtain the necessary letter from the U.S. Embassy, which will be required for a scholar’s entry into the archives.
Changes in marital status Grantees must inform IIE and USIEF of any change in marital status. Candidates who marry after submitting applications must allow at least four months for their spouses to obtain visas.
Dependents A monthly maintenance allowance is payable for one accompanying dependent only.
Contact girish@fulbright-india.org
Website www.usief.org.in 5 FULBRIGHT/NEHRU ENGLISH TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS Language No Indian language skills are required. All instruction regarding teaching methodology is in English. ETAs to India are eligible for Critical Language Enhancement Awards.
Grant period 9 months. English Teaching Assistants (ETAs) are required to arrive in mid-August 2010 to participate in an orientation that will include basic Hindi language training and culture classes for two weeks prior to teaching. ETAs will be teaching in their respective schools from September 2010 through mid-May 2011.
Candidate profile Applications are welcome from articulate and flexible graduating seniors, recent graduates or Master’s students who demonstrate a high level of maturity and the initiative to teach English at the secondary level. Candidates must be native English speakers. Candidates with degrees in English, Education or TEFL/applied linguistics, are preferred, but candidates from all majors are welcome to apply. Some previous teaching/tutoring experience is preferred.
Nature of assignment Approximately 15-20 hours per week of classroom teaching is expected, plus all class preparation time and additional school-related activities. ETAs will generally teach conversational English and some composition to middle and high school students.
Dependents A monthly maintenance allowance is payable for one accompanying dependent only. Contact girish@fulbright-india.org
Website www.usief.org.in
Critical Language Enhancement Award The Critical Language Enhancement Award provides an opportunity for Fulbright U.S. Student Program grantees to receive three to six months of intensive language study in addition to their research or study grants. The award provides a monthly living stipend and tuition reimbursement for grantees to pursue language training in the host country. Application for a Critical Language Enhancement Award is made in conjunction with the Fulbright U.S. Student application. For additional information and requirements on the award please see Critical Language Enhancement Award details. India Acceptable Languages: Bangla, Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi, Pashto, Punjabi, Urdu Prior Language Study: A minimum of one year of prior language study is required for Hindi and Urdu. For all other approved languages, no minimum language study is required. For details, see here.
Dates and Timing: Grantees may begin language study at any time following the mandatory pre-departure orientation for South and Central Asia. Research clearance must also be granted before departure. Grant duration is a minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 6 months with at least two months of language study occurring before the Fulbright Full Grant begins. Schedules and durations may also be dictated by those set by the institutions listed below or other approved institutions.
Approved Institutions: - American Institute for Indian Studies
- Lucknow: Languages available: Bangla, Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi, Urdu
- Pune: Marathi
- HindiGuru, New Delhi; Languages available: Hindi
- Kendriya Hindi Sansthan (Central Institute of Hindi); Languages available: Hindi
- Landour Language School, Mussoorie, Uttaranchal; Languages available: Hindi
- University of Delhi, New Delhi; Languages available: Bangla, Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi, Urdu
- The American Institutes, Mumbai
Phone: +91-22-22810126, 22-22812871
Email: hpsabha@hotmail.com
- Hindustani Prachar Sabha, Mumbai
Phone: +91-22-61427288
Other Notes: Fulbright Full Grantees to India must have research clearance for their Fulbright award prior to departing, making a start before September unlikely. The Fulbright Commission in India (USEFI) will work with grantees to help identify suitable language institutions that meet the student’s language needs and schedule constraints. Tutors do not need to be approved by USEFI; it is up to the student to find an appropriate tutor.
Critical Language Enhancement Award Manager: Cara Wolinsky, cwolinsky@iie.org
Fulbright Grant Manager: Cara Doble, cdoble@iie.org; Girish Kaul, United States Educational Foundation in India (USEFI), girish@fulbright-india.org
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