2023-2024 Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowships for Doctoral Research

2023-2024 Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowships for Doctoral Research

2023-2024 Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowships for Doctoral Research. 2023-2024 Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowships Notification. Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowships For Indians 2023. Interested and eligible applicants can check out all of the details on the same below

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These fellowships are designed for Indian scholars who are registered for a Ph.D. at an Indian institution. These fellowships are for six to nine months.

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.

Grant Benefits

These fellowships provide J-1 visa support, a monthly stipend, Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges per U.S. Government guidelines, round-trip economy class air travel between India and the U.S., a modest settling-in allowance, and a professional allowance. Selected visiting student researchers will have opportunities to audit non-degree courses, conduct research and gain

practical work experience in suitable settings in the U.S.

Eligibility Requirements

In addition to the General Prerequisites

1. Applicants registered for their Ph.D. should have conducted adequate research in the relevant field, especially in the identification of resources in India and the U.S. Applicant must be registered for a Ph.D. at an Indian institution on or before November 1, 2021. On the online application form, one of the recommendations should be from the Ph.D. supervisor that comments on the applicant’s research, the need for the fellowship, and must indicate the Ph.D. registration date and topic.
2. This grant is intended for Ph.D. students to conduct research essential to their dissertations/thesis. Therefore, the expected Ph.D. thesis submission date should at least be three months after the Fulbright-Kalam grant end date. For example, if May 2024 is the grant end date, the applicant cannot submit his/her thesis before August 2024. Please indicate the Ph.D. registration date and the expected Ph.D. thesis submission date in the Applicant Annexure. The applicant can download the Applicant Annexure from the USIEF website;
3. If the applicant is employed, s/he must follow the instructions carefully regarding employer’s endorsement. If applicable, the applicant must obtain the endorsement from the appropriate administrative authority on the “Employer’s Endorsement Form.” The employer must indicate that leave will be granted for the fellowship period. Applicants can download the “Employer’s Endorsement Form” from the USIEF website; and
4. The applicant must upload a copy of original published/presented paper or extracts from the Masters’/M.Phil. thesis in the online application form (not exceeding 20 pages).

Note: These fellowships are for pre-doctoral level research. Applicants with Ph.D. degrees or those at the final stage of Ph.D. thesis submission will not be considered.

How to Apply

1. Applications must be submitted online at – https://apply.iie.org/ffsp2023/
2. Please carefully review the Application Instructions before starting your online application.
3. Please refer to the Applicant Checklist before submitting the application.
4. In addition, you must complete and upload the following documents on your online application:
   • Applicant Annexure
   • Employer’s Endorsement Form (if applicable)

APPLICATION DEADLINE – September 15, 2022, 23:59:59 hrs (IST)

For any queries contact – [email protected]

Timeline and Placement Process

September 15, 2022	Application due date for 2023-2024 awards
Mid-October 2022	Field-specific experts review applications
Mid-November 2022	USIEF informs the applicants about the review outcome
Late November 2022	National interviews of short-listed candidates
End November 2022	USIEF notifies principal and alternate nominees. Doctoral research nominees take TOEFL
End December 2022	USIEF forwards applications of recommended candidates to the U.S. for J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (FFSB) approval and placement
March/April 2023	USIEF notifies finalists
May/June 2023	Pre-Departure Orientation
August/September 2023	Program begins

 

IMPORTANT –

• You can apply for only ONE Fulbright-Nehru fellowship category during a competition cycle.
• Candidates cannot apply for Fulbright-Nehru and Fulbright-Kalam grants in the same academic year.
• Plagiarism in the application will lead to disqualification.
• Unless otherwise specified, Fulbright-Nehru applications are to be submitted online.
• Applications received after the deadline will NOT be considered.
• Extensions and Transfer of visa sponsorship will not be permitted.
• Prospective Fulbright participants should be aware that public health conditions, availability of consular services and travel, as well as U.S. institutional operating status and policies may affect their ability to travel to the U.S. and participate in academic programs.

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