2008 Chennai Press Releases

Announcing The 2009 International Fulbright Science And Technology Award For Outstanding Foreign Students

Application Deadline: May 1, 2008

Chennai, February 21, 2008: The United States Educational Foundation in India (USEFI) is pleased to announce the 2009 International Fulbright Science and Technology Award for Outstanding Foreign Students for Ph.D. 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 third year of this program, approximately 40 awards will be offered worldwide for candidates who demonstrate unique aptitude and innovation in scientific fields.   
 
Eligible fields of study include Aeronautics and Astronomics/Aeronautical Engineering, Astronomy/Planetary Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Sciences/Engineering, Engineering (electrical, chemical, civil, mechanical, ocean, and petroleum), Environmental Science/Engineering, Geology/Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Information Sciences/Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, Mathematics, Neuroscience/Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Oceanography and Physics.

Two nominees 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).

Interested applicants have to complete an online application. For more information and to apply please visit www.fulbright-india.org.

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