Eligibility Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowships 2014

[Nimisha Suraj]

Can I know the eligibility to apply for Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowships 2014?

[nbm]

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;
have a high level of academic/professional achievement;
demonstrate proficiency in the English language to undertake the proposed project/program and adjust to life in the US. The applicant may be required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL);
be present in India at the time of submitting the application and interview, if required. If you will be abroad, please keep us informed.
be eligible for leave, if employed;
be in good health;
not be residing in the United States;
not be applying for or holding permanent residence (green card) in the United States;
preference will be given to candidates who have not had extensive recent US experience; and
should give an undertaking to return to India on the completion of the fellowship.
faculty/researchers should have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent published work with at least five years of relevant teaching/research experience;
professionals outside academe should have a Master’s degree or equivalent published work with recognized professional standing and at least five years relevant experience;
if employed, applications should be routed through proper channel; and
should enclose a recent significant publication (copy of paper/article).