Dear All,

United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) is happy to announce the 2011 International Fulbright Science and Technology (IFST) Award for PhD study at top U.S. institutions in science, technology, or engineering. This award is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and is designed to be the most prestigious international scholarship in science and technology.  The International Fulbright Science and Technology Award reaffirms America’s pre-eminence and competitiveness in the fields of science, technology, and engineering, as the U.S. remains the most attractive destination for serious scientific and technological research and study. In the fifth year of this program, approximately 45 awards will be offered worldwide for candidates who demonstrate unique aptitude and innovation in scientific fields.   

Please bring this announcement to the attention of outstanding Indian students. Application deadline is May 1, 2010. Eligible fields of study include Aeronautics and Astronomics/Aeronautical Engineering, Agriculture (theoretical or research-based focus only), Astronomy/Planetary Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Sciences/Engineering, Energy, Engineering (electrical, chemical, civil, mechanical, ocean, and petroleum), Environmental Science/Engineering, Geology/Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Information Sciences and Systems (engineering focus only), Materials Science/Engineering, Mathematics, Neurosciences, Oceanography, Public Health (theoretical research focus only) and Physics. 

Up to two principal and one alternate nomination from India will compete with candidates from all over the world for this fellowship.

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State will fully fund grants for up to three years under this program and will provide tuition and fees, monthly stipend, applicable allowances, medical insurance, roundtrip airfare and a J1 visa sponsorship for up to five years.  Academic placement (university admission and other formalities) of the selected scholars will be handled by the International Institute of Education (IIE). 

Application details and materials are available on USIEF website <http://www.usief.org.in> or at the USIEF offices in New Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata and Mumbai.

Thanks, Gayatri

Dr. Gayatri Singhal | Indian Program Coordinator | United States-India Educational Foundation | Fulbright Commission in India | 12 Hailey Road | New Delhi 110 001 | Phone: +91 11 4209 0909 | Fax: +91 11 2332 9718 | E-mail: mailto:gayatri@usief.orggayatri@usief.org.in  | Website: http://www.usief.org.in