The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, which is a Fulbright program, brings accomplished mid-level professionals from developing countries to the United States for ten months of non-degree graduate study and related practical professional experiences
The program is designed to meet the requirements of policy makers, planners, administrators, and managers in the government, public and private sectors, and non-governmental organizations, who have a public service commitment, demonstrated leadership potential, and commitment to their own country’s development
Fellowships Award:
The fellowships are awarded in the fields of Agricultural and Rural Development, Communications/Journalism, Economic Development, Educational Administration, Planning and Policy, Finance and Banking, Higher Education Administration, HIV/AIDS Policy and Prevention, Human Resource Management, Law and Human Rights, Natural Resources, Environmental Policy, and Climate Change, Public Health Policy and Management, Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration, Substance Abuse Education, Treatment and Prevention, Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (Teacher Training or Curriculum Development), Technology Policy and Management, Trafficking in Persons, Policy and Prevention, Urban and Regional Planning
Programs arranged for the Humphrey fellows will begin in August, 2013
During their Humphrey year, fellows are expected to be resourceful, display initiative, and network with US organizations and professionals
All fellows participate in a one-week workshop at Washington, D.C. in October, 2013
Humphrey/ National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Fellowships
These fellowships are designed to provide training in prevention research, epidemiology, treatment and substance abuse policy research
Candidates should be mid-level research managers and policy makers in drug abuse prevention programs, health or social services industries, universities or medical facilities with proven track records in research
Professionals employed by social welfare, education or community-based organizations may also apply if they meet other eligibility criteria
Grant Benefits:
A Humphrey fellowship provides tuition and fees
A monthly maintenance allowance
Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges per US Govt guidelines
A modest allowance for books and supplies
Round-trip international air travel to the host institution, domestic travel to the Washington, D.C. workshop, and Allowances for professional activities such as field trips, professional visits, and conferences
These fellowships do not provide an allowance for dependents, and the stipend provided under the grant is not sufficient to support family members
The program will involve a number of activities where it will be difficult to include dependents
Eligibility:
Candidates should be proficient in both written and spoken English and will be required to take Internet-based Test (IBT) of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
In addition to the General Prerequisites, the applicant should preferably have a master’s degree or a professional degree of at least four year’s duration
In case of NIDA fellowships, applicants should have a doctoral degree in health, behavioral or social sciences (Ph.D or an equivalent), or a M.D. (Doctor of Medicine)
Have at least five years of substantial professional experience in the respective field, and be eligible for leave
Have demonstrated leadership qualities
Have a record of public service in the community; and
Give an undertaking to return to India on completion of the fellowship
Application Procedure: Download application form
Applicants who wish to obtain the relevant application form through e-mail (as an attachment) may send a request to ip@usief.org.in, specifying the grant category in the subject line
You can apply for only one Fulbright-Nehru Fellowship category during a competition cycle
Plagiarism in the application will lead to disqualification
Please follow the instructions given on the first page of each fellowship application form
Unless otherwise specified, you are required to submit your completed application as an e-mail attachment
In addition, you should print a copy of your application and sign it
If you are not employed, please forward the signed copy to the USIEF office in your region
If you are employed, you should forward the signed copy of your application (including enclosures, if any) through the appropriate administrative authority, to the USIEF office within your region
In case of central or state government employees, the signed copy of your application should be forwarded through the cadre controlling authority so as to reach USIEF by the application deadline
Applications must reach USIEF by the specified due date or the following business day if the due date falls on a weekend/holiday
Incomplete or late applications or applications not forwarded through the proper channel will not be considered
Applicants are also advised to request three referees to send in their recommendations as per the instructions given on the first page of each fellowship application form
The recommendations should be sent to the
Executive Director,
USIEF, Fulbright House,
12 Hailey Road,
New Delhi-110001
by the application due date.
In case of employed candidates, the employer’s comments in the application form must indicate that leave will be granted for the fellowship
All entries in the application form must be computer-generated and not hand-written
Please do not exceed the word limit or attach additional pages to answer questions, unless otherwise specified
Last date for the receiving of application is 16th July, 2012
Visit www.humphreyfellowship.org for more details on Humphrey Fellowship Program
