FULBRIGHT-KALAM CLIMATE FELLOWSHIP FOR POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH

In addition to the General Prerequisites*:

1. Applicants should have been awarded a Ph.D. degree within the past four years. Applicants must have obtained a Ph.D. degree . Applicants are required to upload their Ph.D. degree certificate or provisional Ph.D. certificate in the online application;
2. Applicants must be published in reputed journals and demonstrate evidence of superior academic and professional achievement. Applicants should upload a recent significant publication (copy of paper or article) in the online application; and
3. If employed, applicants should follow the instructions carefully regarding the employer’s endorsement. If applicable, please obtain the endorsement from the appropriate administrative authority on the “Letter of Support from Home Institution.” The employer must indicate that leave will be granted for the fellowship period. Note: In your application, the applicant is required to indicate the period in which s/he can complete your proposed project in the United States. Please determine your grant duration carefully. Should you be selected for a grant, it will be for the period you specified in your application. The duration cannot be changed. The applicant:
4. must be a responsible Indian citizen who can contribute to a full and fair picture of the culture and civilization of India, and thereby help to promote understanding and friendship between the peoples of the United States of America and India;
5. must be residing in India at the time of application. No application will be accepted from Indians residing, working or studying outside of India;
6. must have a high level of academic/professional achievement;
7. must demonstrate proficiency in the English language to undertake the proposed project/program and adjust to life in the U.S.;
8. if shortlisted for an interview, must appear in person for an interview at the USIEF office in New Delhi;
9. must inform USIEF well in advance if s/he needs to travel abroad (e.g. conference) during the application cycle
10. must be eligible for leave, if employed;
11. must be in good health;
12. must not be applying for or holding permanent residence (green card) in the United States; and
13. must give the undertaking to return to India on the completion of the fellowship. Note: Preference will be given to candidates who have not had extensive recent U.S. experience. Some fellowship programs may have prerequisites and guidelines in addition to those described above. Please review the eligibility criteria for specific fellowships carefully. Material misinterpretation (e.g. plagiarism) at any time during the application or grant period is grounds for selection withdrawal or grant termination, as well as ineligibility for future participation.

Stated amount: Not Available These fellowships provide:

1. J-1 visa support.
2. A monthly stipend.
3. Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges per U.S. Government guidelines.
4. Round-trip economy class air travel between India and the U.S.
5. A modest settling-in allowance, and a professional allowance. Subject to availability of funds, a dependent allowance and international travel may be provided for one accompanying eligible dependent provided the dependent is with the grantee in the U.S. for at least 80 percent of the grant period.

1. First All the application forms will be evaluated.
2. After evaluation, eligible candidates will be shortlisted for the scholarship.
3. Shortlisting of candidates will be done by authorities. Other Info Affiliation The selected candidate will be affiliated to one U.S. host institution. USIEF strongly recommends all applicants to identify institutions with which they wish to be affiliated, and to correspond, in advance, with potential host institutions. If the applicant has secured a letter of invitation from a U.S. institution, it should be included as a part of the online application. The letter of invitation should indicate the duration of visit, preferably with dates.