I am planning to do Postdoctoral Research in Public Health. For the purpose can I apply for Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Research Fellowships 2014? What all are the eligibility needed?
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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
applicants should have a Ph.D. degree within the past four years. Applicants must have obtained their Ph.D. degrees between July 2009 and July 2013;
applicants must be published in reputed journals and demonstrate evidence of superior academic and professional achievement;
should enclose a recent significant publication (copy of paper/article); and
if employed, applications should be routed through proper channel.
