Indian Institute of Management IIM Ranchi FPM Admission 2014

 Indian Institute of Management IIM Ranchi FPM Admission 2014

Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) 2014

Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi invites application for admission to Fellow Programme in Management Commencing June, 2014

The Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) is the doctoral programme of IIM Ranchi

This programme has the objective of developing outstanding scholars for teaching or research careers at business schools/universities or management research institutions or careers in Govt., industry, NGOs or for that matter any organization that requires advanced analytical and research capabilities

Areas of Specialization: Economics, Finance & Accounting, General Management including Neuromanagement, Human Resource Management, Information Systems & Business Analytics, Marketing, Operations Management & Decision Science, Organizational Behavior and Strategic Management

Eligibility: The candidates for the programme must have one of the following qualifications obtained from any of the universities incorporated by an act of the central or state legislature in India or other educational institutions estd by an act of parliament or declared to be deemed as a university u/s 3 of UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India, or an equivalent qualification from an institution approved by AICTE

A candidate for the FPM at IIM Ranchi should have:

A Master’s degree or its equivalent in any discipline with minimum 60% aggregate marks

Candidates who have MA/M.Sc/M.Phil in Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology, Neuro-Psychology, Sociology, Linguistics, engineering etc. can also apply; or

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Architecture with 60% marks or equivalent grade point average; or

Any professional qualifications such as CA, ICWA and CS with a minimum 55% aggregate marks

Note: Candidates in their final year of the respective educational programme as mentioned above can also apply

However, their admission to the programme will be provisional subject to their successful completion of all requirements for obtaining the relevant degree before 30 June 2014

Selection Procedure: All candidates applying to the FPM except Alumni of the Post Graduate Programs from all IIMs, graduated in the period of 4 years preceding 30th June 2014, are required to take theCommon Admission Test (CAT) or a standard test in lieu of CAT such as GMAT/GATE/UGC or CSIR-JRF

For NRIs and foreign students this standard test is the Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT)

Candidates will be shortlisted and called for an interview for final selection on the basis of their performance in CAT or the standard test in lieu of CAT, academic background, and experience

PGPs from IIMs graduated in the period of 4 years preceding 30th June 2014 may be considered for direct admission into the second year of the FPM-based on their academic performance during their PGP

Financial and Other Supports

IIM Ranchi has excellent facilities in library, computing and faculty resources

IIM Ranchi provides comprehensive financial and other support to the Fellow Programme students as indicated below:

Financial Support for 4 years:

Monthly stipend of Rs.30,000/- per month for the first two years

In the remaining two years, Rs.35,000/- per month (Current figure, to be reviewed) subject to qualifying the Comprehensive examinations at the end of the second year

Support of stipend for an additional 6 months may be made in exceptional cases

The duration of the financial support will be reduced by one year in case of candidates admitted directly into the 02^nd of the programme

Tuition fee waiver for the entire period

Accommodation, on payment of a nominal rent of Rs.1000/- per month, will be provided subject to availability

Contingency allowance of Rs.25,000/- per annum for 4 years for the purchase of books, stationary etc

Grant of Rs.50,000/- in the first year for the purchase of computer and software and other peripherals

Financial support up to Rs2,00,000/-(Current figure, to be reviewed.) shall be provided for presenting papers in domestic and international conferences during the entire tenure of the Fellow Programme

The FPM participants have to pay for all consumables which includes stationery, utility charges in hostels, boarding charges etc

How to Apply:

Applicants have to apply online on website www.iimranchi.ac.in

Please download PDF version of the application form and send the duly filled-up form along with demand draft in favor of IIM Ranchi payable at Ranchi in the below mentioned address “FPM Office, Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ranchi, Suchana Bhawan, Audrey House Campus, Meur’s Road, Ranchi-834008”, Jharkhand lasted on by 15th Feb 2014

The application fee for SC/ST applicants is Rs.500/-

For others, the application fee is Rs.1000/-

The last date for receiving the completed application form is 15th Feb 2014

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Direct Ph.D Admission 2014

Admission Ph.D Programme 2014-15

Direct Admission to Ph.D Programme 2014-15

Eligibility:

School of International Studies: Only those candidates shall be considered for direct admission to the Ph.D Programme who have (a) obtained M.Phil degree of a recognized University/Research Institution with minimum Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 6.00 in 10 point scale/comparable standard where the grading is based on system other than 10 point scale

The candidates who have obtained M.Phil degree from a University/Institution where dissertation is not graded or grading is not on 10-point scale, are required to forward a copy of their M.Phil dissertation along with the Application Form for the purpose of assessment of their credentials; OR (b) at least 2 years research experience in reputed institutions with research publication(s) comparable to M.Phil standard
In addition, they should have obtained Master’s Degree with FGPA of 6.00 in the 10 point scale/comparable standard or equivalent percentage

Centre for International Trade & Development: The candidate should have (i) M.Phil. in Economics/International Trade and Development with minimum Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 6.00 in 10 point scale/comparable standard where the grading is based on system other than 10 point scale

Human Rights Studies programme: Obtained M.Phil or equivalent degree of a recognized University/Research Institution in the field of human rights or allied areas with minimum Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 6.00 in 10 point scale/comparable standard where the grading is based on system other than 10 point scale

Energy Studies programme: Obtained M.Phil or equivalent degree of a recognized University/Research Institution in the field of energy studies or allied areas with minimum Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 6.00 in 10 point scale/comparable standard where the grading is based on system other than 10 point scale

The candidates, who have obtained M.Phil degree from a University/Institution where dissertation is not graded or grading is not on 10-point scale, are required to forward a copy of their M.Phil. dissertation along with the Application Form for the purpose of assessment of their credentials; OR (b) at least 2 years research experience in reputed institutions with research publication(s) comparable to M.Phil standard in the field of Energy Studies

School of Language, Literature and Culture Studies: Only those candidates shall be considered for direct admission to the Ph. D. Programme who have (a) obtained M.Phil degree of a recognized University/Research Institution with minimum Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 6.00 in 10 point Scale/comparable standard where the grading is based on system other than 10 point scale

School of Social Sciences: Only those candidates shall be considered for direct admission to the Ph. D. Programme who have (a) obtained M.Phil./MD/MPH (with MBBS/M.Sc. Nursing/Masters degree in Social Sciences or other disciplines allied to public health) degree of a recognized University/Research Institution as relevant to each centre with minimum Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 6.00 in 10 point scale/comparable standard where the grading is based on system other than 10 point scale

Centre of Social Medicine & Community Health: In case of doctors and nurses, MBBS/M.Sc. Nursing with M.Phil./MD/MPH degree OR 2 years experience in community health with research publication(s) comparable to an M.Phil dissertation

In case of social sciences and other disciplines allied to public health (as given for M.Phil./Ph.D. on page 30), a Master's degree with an M.Phil or a Masters Degree with FGPA of 6.00 in the 10 point scale/comparable standard or equivalent percentage with at least 2 years experience in public health and research publication(s) equivalent to M.Phil

Women Studies Programme: In case of work experience (minimum 2 years) in an NGO (related to gender issues), again candidate must provide research publications or their equivalent. In addition, they should have obtained Master’s degree with FGPA of 6.00 in the 10 point scale/comparable standard or equivalent percentage

Centre for the study of Discrimination and Exclusion: Research/Publications in the areas of Discrimination and Exclusion with special reference to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribes and Minorities are desirable

Group of Adult Education: In addition to (a) and (b) in C(i) above, those candidates who have two years (full-time) work/professional experience in the area of NGO sector, development and social sectors, governmental sector, main ‘literacy studies’ or work areas (such as basic literacy, adult literacy, consumer literacy, legal literacy, environmental literacy, health literacy, media literacy, citizenship literacy) with research publication(s) comparable to M.Phil standard are also eligible for the direct PhD programme

Centre for Media Studies: Candidates must have obtained a two year M.Phil degree in the Social Sciences/ Media Studies from recognized University/Research Institution with minimum Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 6.00 in 10 point scale/comparable standard where the grading is based on system other than 10 point scale

School of Environmental Sciences: Only those candidates shall be considered for direct admission to the Ph. D Programme who have (a) obtained M.Phil degree of a recognized University/Research Institution with minimum Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 6.00 in 10 point scale/comparable standard where the grading is based on system other than 10 point scale

The candidates who have obtained M.Phil degree from a University/Institution where dissertation is not graded or grading is not on 10-point scale, are required to forward a copy of their M.Phil dissertation along with the Application Form for the purpose of assessment of their credentials; OR (b) at least 2 years research experience in reputed institutions with research publications comparable to M.Phil standard

School of Computer & Systems Sciences: The candidates interested in research in Communication Networks. Data Warehouse, Software Engineering, Service Oriented Architecture, Wireless Communication, Ad Hoc Networks, Sensor Network, Data Mining, Pattern Recognition, Image Processing, Database, Soft Computing, Text Mining, Web Mining, Natural Language Processing, will be considered for Direct Admission to Ph.D. programme this year

School of Computational and Integrative Sciences: Direct Admission to Ph.D. Program in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics is available

Only those candidates in science/Engineering branch shall be considered for Direct admission to the Ph.D. program who have (a) Obtained M.Phil/M.Tech. or equivalent to M.Tech degree in the related field like science, engineering, medical and pharmaceutical science from a recognized university/research institution with minimum Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 6.00 in 10 point scale/comparable standard where the grading is based on system other than 10 point scale

School of Arts & Aesthetics: Only those candidates shall be considered for direct admission to the Ph. D. Programme who have (a) obtained M.Phil degree of a recognized University/Research Institution with minimum Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 6.00 in 10 point scales/comparable standard where the grading is based on system other than 10 point scale

School of Biotechnology: Only those candidates shall be considered for direct admission to the Ph.D. Programme who have (a) obtained M.Phil. and/or M. Tech. degree or equivalent of a recognized University/Research Institution with minimum Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 6.00 in 10 point scale/comparable standard where the grading is based on system other than 10 point scale

Centre for Sanskrit Studies: Only those candidates shall be considered for direct admission to the Ph.D. Programme who have (a) obtained M.Phil degree in Sanskrit/Pali/Allied subject of a recognized University/Research Institution with minimum Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 6.00 in 10 point scale/comparable standard where the grading is based on system other than 10 point scale

Centre for Molecular Medicine: Only those candidates shall be considered for Direct Admission to the Ph.D. programme, who have either (a) obtained MBBS or B.V.Sc degree (during 2008 or later) from a recognized University/Institution with one year experience or obtained MD /M.V.Sc degree (during 2009 or later; experience is not essential;  OR (b) Obtained 2 years M.Phil degree from a recognized University/Institution with minimum Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 6.00 in 10 point scale/comparable standard where the grading is based on system other than the 10 point scale

Centre for the Study of Law & Governance: Only those candidates shall be considered for direct admission to the Ph. D Programme who have (a) obtained M.Phil degree of a recognized University/Research Institution with minimum Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 6.00 in 10 point Scale/comparable standard where the grading is based on system other than 10 point scale

Application Form: Application forms along with eligibility requirements and Instructions for completing the Application form can be downloaded from the website of the University www.jnu.ac.in and submitted to the Section Officer (Admissions), Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067 duly filled in all respects enclosing therewith the required documents and a Demand Draft of the required amount drawn in favour of "Jawaharlal Nehru University" payable at New Delhi as detailed in the Instructions for completing the Application Form

However, admission in Winter Semester will be need based and subject to availability of seats in each area of research

Interested candidates are therefore required to enquire about the availability of seats in the disciplines, for which they intend to apply for direct admission to Ph.D programme before submitting Application Forms for admission in Winter Semester beginning January, 2015

Last date for submission of duly filled in Application Forms:

For Monsoon Semester: 31st January, 2014

For Winter Semester: 15th October, 2014

(Before submitting the application form to admission in winter semester please check the Schools/Centres where the admission is to be made in the winter semester)

Note: The applications of the candidates whose M.Phil/M. Tech./Pre-Ph.D./MPH results are not available will not be considered under any circumstances. Hence, the applications of only those candidates can be considered whose results are indicated/available in the application form

Candidates enjoying employed status and selected for admission shall be required to produce Leave Sanction Order for a period of two years at the time of admission/registration

However, there is a limited provision for exemption of this requirement to candidates employed in research and teaching Institutions located in NCR Region

For more information please visit website: http://www.jnu.ac.in

Imperial College London PhD Scholarship 2014

Ph.D Scholarship 2014

Applications are invited from academically outstanding Indian students to study for a postgraduate programme at Imperial College London

Scholarships are available for Indian nationals residing in India, generously provided by the alumni and supporters of the Imperial College India Foundation

Two full Ph.D studentships, each lasting three years, are available for Indian nationals who also reside in India, provided by the alumni and supporters of the foundation

For entry in 2014, there is one full PhD studentships and two funded Master’s studentships available

For study in the following departments:Aeronautics, Bioengineering, Centre for Environmental Policy, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Computing, Earth Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Life Sciences, Materials, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics and Imperial College Business School

A committee comprising foundation members and colleges academic staff will select candidates

Eligibility: To be eligible for a Scholarship candidates must have been offered admission to study on a postgraduate programme (either M.Sc or PhD) by the Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Natural Sciences or by the Imperial College Business School, having applied through the normal application process; display intellectual ability and leadership potential; and be committed to engaging with society and using their abilities to contribute to India on their return be deemed in need of financial support in order to pursue their studies have an adequate standard of English, i.e. at least 6.5 in IELTS; demonstrate an intention to return to India within three (3) years of completing the degree at the College

Priority will be given to students who have not already completed a degree at a higher education institute outside India

Scholarship: Each scholarship covers the full cost of (overseas) tuition fees, a maintenance allowance, some additional costs, and an airfare to India

This includes maintenance allowance equal to Imperial’s minimum stipend allowance in any given year; one return flight to India

Application Form: Candidates apply directly to the College using the standard registry application process
Once you have completed your application to College, candidates should download and complete the scholarship application form (Word)

The form must be signed by the student's supervisor and head of department

Candidates submit the application form along with a copy of the College application and parental tax returns

The application deadline for Oct 2014 entry is 14th Mar 2014 (Friday)

If you have any questions regarding this scholarship please contact Clare Turner

For more information details please visit website www3.imperial.ac.uk

Imperial College London Scholarship

(Science, Engineering, Business), Website www3.imperial.ac.uk

National Workshop-cum-Conference on Pharmaceutical Policies in India: Balancing Industrial and Public Health Interests in collaboration with Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI)

National Workshop-cum-Conference on

Pharmaceutical Policies in India: Balancing Industrial and Public Health Interests

in collaboration with Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI)

03 - 07 March 2014

OBJECTIVE The Institute for Studies in Industrial Development (ISID) and Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) will co-host a five day Workshop-cum-Conference on "Pharmaceutical Policies in India: Balancing Industrial and Public Health Interests", during 03-07 March 2014, in New Delhi. It includes several plenary and technical sessions with a focus on industrial policy-health interface. Several national experts, policy makers, civil society groups, academia and media would participate in the five day deliberations. The workshop-cum-conference is expected to deliberate and discuss the ways and means of strengthening the pharmaceutical policies in India and the key challenges it faces. Some of the broad themes of the workshop-cum-conference would include: i) Access to medicines: policies and institutions for availability, rationality, quality and affordability including medicines pricing; ii) Local production of drugs and pharmaceuticals; iii) promotion and marketing of medicines; iv) R&D, innovation and intellectual property rights and v) Foreign and domestic investment in drugs and pharmaceuticals. Specific issues underlying these themes are expected to focus on the implications for both industrial development and access to essential medicines. For further details about the Workshop-cum-Conference, please follow below links Workshop-cum-Conference Brochure Advertisement, and Application Form

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For details, visit:    http://www.isid.org.in/workshop.html      
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INSTITUTE OF ECONOMIC GROWTH Research positions

INSTITUTE OF ECONOMIC GROWTH
University of Delhi Enclave (North Campus)
Delhi-110 007

Applications are invited for the one post of Research Analyst on contract in the PB-2: Rs.9,300-34,800 AGP Rs.4,600 plus usual allowances admissible from time to time for a period of one year in the FASAL Project of the Institute. The tenure may be extended depending on performance and budgetary constraints.
Minimum Qualifications: The candidate should have a good academic record, with at least a second class Master’s degree in Statistics or Quantitative Economics and at least three years experience in data collection and analysis related to agriculture and rural development. A good knowledge of computer software and econometric packages like EVIEWS, STATA and SPSS is also essential.

Desirable qualification: M.Phil in Agricultural Economics and publications.
The Institute reserves the right not to fill up the above position, if circumstances so warrant. Currently employed candidates should apply through proper channel. Other things being equal, SC/ST/OBC candidates will be preferred.
Applications, with full details, names of three referees accompanied by attested copies of certificates, mark sheets etc. should reach the Academic Programmes Officer, Institute of Economic Growth, University of Delhi Enclave, North Campus, Delhi- 110 007 (Email: sushil@iegindia.org) latest by January 31, 2014.

DIRECTOR

For details, visit:        http://www.iegindia.org/vacancy/res22.pdf  

ICSSR Institutional Doctoral Fellowships for the year 2013-2014 in Economics and Sociology @ IEG Delhi

ICSSR Institutional Doctoral Fellowships for the year 2013-2014 in Economics and Sociology

Applications are invited in the prescribed form for award of ICSSR Institutional Doctoral Fellowships in Economics and Sociology only for the year 2013-2014. Institute of Economic Growth has been allocated Six Fellowships (5 ordinary and 1 Salary Protected).
Eligibility:
1. Postgraduate in Social Sciences with at least 55% marks.
2. Relaxation of 5% marks/corresponding grades will be made for SC/ST candidates.
3. The candidate should have cleared National Eligibility Test (NET for JRF/ Lectureship or completed M.Phil or have two years research experience (a certificate to this effect to be attached from the concerned authority) or have at least two research articles published in professional journals in social sciences. (reprints to be attached).
4. The applicant must be registered for Ph.D under the supervision of one of the faculty members recognized by the university as his/her guide or co-guide. Those who are not yet registered may also apply; they will have to get registered within six months from the award of fellowship.
Age:
The upper age limit for a doctoral fellow is below 35 years as on February 15, 2014 (relaxable
by 5 years in case of SC/ST). For teachers and professional staff of research institute holding regular post the upper age limit would be 45 years. In exceptional cases, where a candidate is found to have outstanding ability, the age limit may be relaxed marginally at the discretion of ICSSR.
SC/ST candidates, women candidates, minorities and candidates from educationally backward states as indicated by the Government of India will be given priority.
Value and duration: The selected candidates will be paid a fellowship amount of Rs.16,000/- per month plus Rs.15,000/- per annum as contingency grant. Duration of the fellowship is two years and extendable by one year in exceptional cases only.
In case of an employed scholar, the applicant should apply through their
institutions/colleges/

universities, which should certify that it would maintain their lien on the post during the period of the fellowship and allow them to return to it after the period of fellowship is over. Only the employees of those institutions/colleges/universities, which follow UGC/Govt. norms, will be considered. Their salary will be protected. In addition, a contingency grant of Rs.15,000/- per annum will also be paid. Duration of a salary-protected fellowship will, in no case, be more than two years. The fellow will be entitled to allowances as per the rules admissible at the parent institution. The leave salary and pension contribution/employer’s share of CPF contribution will also be borne by the ICSSR.
Only short listed candidates will be called for interview.
The Institute reserves the right to reject any application without assigning any reason. The Institute is also not responsible for any postal loss/ delays in communications.
Applicants are requested to submit their applications along with the proposed Research Proposal along with other enclosures latest by February 15, 2014 to the Academic Programmes Officer, Institute of Economic Growth, University of Delhi Enclave, North Campus, Delhi-110007.
Application form is available in the Academic Section, Room No. 116 of the Institute on all working days. Application form can be downloaded by clicking
http://www.iegindia.org/vacancy/form_icssr_doctrol_fellowship.pdf


DIRECTOR

For details, visit:       http://www.iegindia.org/vacancy/icssrfellowship2013_14.pdf  

ICSSR PhD fellowship at INSTITUTE OF ECONOMIC GROWTH Aply latest by February 15, 2014

INSTITUTE OF ECONOMIC GROWTH 

University of Delhi Enclave, North Campus, Delhi-110 007 

Tel No. 27667101, 27667365, 27667424 

 

ICSSR Institutional Doctoral Fellowships for the year 2013-2014 in Economics and Sociology Applications are invited in the prescribed form for award of ICSSR Institutional Doctoral Fellowships in Economics and Sociology only for the year 2013-2014. Institute of Economic Growth has been allocated Six Fellowships (5 ordinary and 1 Salary Protected). 

Applicants are requested to submit their applications along with the proposed Research Proposal along with other enclosures latest by February 15, 2014 to the Academic Programmes Officer, Institute of Economic Growth, University of Delhi Enclave, North Campus, Delhi-110007. 

Application form is available in the Academic Section, Room No. 116 of the Institute on all working days. Application form can be downloaded by clicking 

http://www.iegindia.org/vacancy/form_icssr_doctrol_fellowship.pdf

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For details, visit:   http://iegindia.org/vacancy/icssrfellowship2013_14.pdf       

Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships

Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships
The Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships are designed for outstanding Indians residing in India to pursue a master’s degree program at selected US colleges and universities in the areas of Arts and Culture Management including Heritage Conservation and Museum Studies; Environmental Science/Studies; Higher Education Administration; Public Health; Urban and Regional Planning; and Women’s Studies/Gender Studies.

These fellowships are for highly motivated individuals who demonstrate leadership qualities, have completed the equivalent of a US bachelor’s degree, have at least three years professional work experience, and are committed to return and contribute to their communities. The fellowships are for one to two years.
Grant Benefits

The fellowship will provide the following benefits:
J-1 visa support; 
Round-trip economy class air travel from fellow's home city to the host institution in the US;
Funding for tuition and fees,* living and related costs; and
Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges per US Government guidelines.
* USIEF funding may not cover all costs and the scholar may need to supplement grant benefits with other resources.

The Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowship program provides no financial support for dependents.
Eligibility Requirements

In addition to the General Prerequisites, the applicants should:
you have completed an equivalent of a US bachelor's degree from a recognized Indian university with at least 55% marks. Applicants should either possess a four-year bachelor's degree or a completed master's degree, if the bachelor's degree is of less than four years' duration;
you must have at least three years' full-time (paid or voluntary) professional work experience relevant to their proposed field of study;
you should have demonstrated experience in leadership and community service;
you should not have another degree from a US university or be enrolled in a US degree program; and
If you are employed, please follow the instructions carefully regarding employer's endorsment. If applicable, please obtain the endorsement from the appropriate administrative authority on the FNMasters Employer's Endorsement Form. The employer must indicate that leave will be granted for the fellowship period. 
Eligible Fields of Study

Each applicant should choose one field of study that matches his/her chief area of interest. The following field descriptions are illustrative and applicants should note that individual academic host institution programs of study may differ in course offerings, subspecialties, and academic requirements.

Arts and Culture Management including Heritage Conservation and Museum Studies: The study of all aspects of art and culture management, including arts administration, heritage conservation and museum studies, management of profit and not-for-profit art institutions, among others. These fellowships are not for pursuing graduate degrees in fine or applied art and design or art history, but for the management of the arts.

Environmental Science/Studies: The study of the environment in all its complexities. Subspecialties include: environmental toxicology, natural resource management, pollution prevention, environmental law, environmental engineering and environmental policy analysis, among others.

Higher Education Administration: The study of all aspects of higher education administration including policy planning and management, student affairs, academic affairs, admissions and enrollment management, curriculum design, learning assessment, financial management, alumni and community relations, internationalization of higher education, quality assurance, use of technology in higher education, among others.

Public Health: The study of all aspects of public health including biostatistics, environmental and occupational health, epidemiology, health law, bioethics and human rights, health policy and management, public health delivery systems, international health, and reproductive, maternal and child health, among others.

Urban and Regional Planning: The study of all aspects of urban and regional planning, including infrastructure, transportation policy and planning, water and sanitation, town and rural planning, land use, housing and real estate development, and waste management, among others.

Women’s Studies/Gender Studies: The study of issues relevant to women, feminism, and gender including development, health, history, education, sexuality, law, and policy, among others.
Timeline and Placement Process

July 1, 2014 Application due date for 2015-2016 awards
July-August 2014 Field-specific screening committees review applications to short-list candidates
Mid-late August 2014 National interviews of short-listed candidates in Delhi
Early September 2014 USIEF notifies finalists and alternates that they are recommended and they then take tests (TOEFL and GRE)
October 2014 USIEF forwards applications of recommended candidates to the US for Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (FSB) approval and placement
March-April 2015 USIEF notifies finalists
May-June 2015 Pre-Departure Orientation
July-August 2015 Pre-academic training in the US (if required)
August-September 2015 Degree program begins

Placement of successful candidates is done by the Institute of International Education (IIE), New York. Recommended applicants do not need to apply to US institutions on their own. IIE/Fulbright Program will apply to four different institutions on their behalf, taking into consideration the candidates’ preferred institutions and the candidates’ competitiveness. If a recommended candidate has previously applied to US institutions and has requested a deferral from the institution, the candidate must notify USIEF immediately. If a recommended candidate already has a deferral, then IIE will not apply to any other institution and will seek to confirm placement only at the deferral institution.
How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online. Click the links below for the following:
FNMasters Applicant Instructions

FNMasters Applicant Annexure

FNMasters Applicant Checklist

FNMasters Employer’s Endorsement Form
Application Due Date: July 1, 2014


IMPORTANT: 

You can apply for only ONE Fulbright-Nehru fellowship category during a competition cycle.

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. 

Transfer of visa sponsorship will not be permitted For details, visit:        http://www.usief.org.in/Fulbright-Nehru-Fellowships.aspx