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Month |
LECTURERS/RESEARCHERS (CIES) |
PRE-DOCTORAL STUDENTS/ GRADUATING SENIORS (IIE) |
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October-November |
USEF/India submits a statement on opportunities for lecturers and researchers, along with solicitation requests (for lecturers) from Indian institutions for CIES publicity book |
USEF/India submits a statement on opportunities for U.S. students in India, for inclusion in the IIE awards announcement book.
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April/May
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Program is announced in the U.S. through award book |
Program is announced in the U.S. through award book
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August-October |
Deadline for applications (August 01)
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Deadline for applications (October 20) from at-large students and Fulbright Advisers at U.S. institutions
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December-January |
Applications of recommended candidates are transmitted to USEF/India for further review (December)
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Applications of recommended candidates are transmitted to USEF/India for further review (January)
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December-January |
USEF/India Committee reviews scholars applications according to (i) feasibility of proposal with regard to resources available; (ii) GOI political and social sensitivity; (iii) institutional/semester requirements; and (iv) any other relevant factors
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USEF/India Committee ranks candidates according to (i) feasibility of proposal with regard to resources available; (ii) suitability of project; (iii) GOI political and social sensitivity; (iv) appropriateness of proposed institutional affiliation; and (v) any other relevant factors |
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January-February |
USEF/India notifies CIES of ranking of candidates
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USEF/India notifies IIE of ranking of candidates
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March |
Final selection by the Foreign Scholarship Board
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Final selection by the Foreign Scholarship Board
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March-May |
USEF/India seeks confirmation of institutional affiliations
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USEF/India seeks confirmation of institutional affiliations
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April-June |
USEF/India initiates communication with scholars, with grant details and are provided with orientation booklet Fulbright to India. USEF/I continues to maintain regular communication with scholars, until the time of arrival, with an update on status of affiliation and GOI approval process
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USEF/India initiates communication with students, with grant details and are provided with orientation booklet Fulbright to India. USEF/I continues to maintain regular communication with students, until the time of arrival, with an update on status of affiliation and GOI approval process
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April onwards |
Two months in advance from their departure date, scholars apply for Fulbright project clearance and visas with the Indian Embassy/Consulate serving their counselor jurisdiction. Visiting lecturers and teachers apply for an "Entry Visa" and research scholars apply for a "Research Visa." All official dependents apply for an "Entry Visa." |
Two months in advance from their departure date, students apply for Fulbright project clearance and visas with the Indian Embassy/Consulate serving their counselor jurisdiction. Students must apply and obtain a "Research Visa" and dependents for an "Entry Visa." |
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June onwards |
Communication with regard to travel and logistics/housing for scholars' visit
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Communication with regard to travel and logistics/housing for students' visit
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August-until arrival |
Scholars are provided individual briefing on arrival in Delhi
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End August: Orientation Program for Students in New Delhi
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November and March |
Attendance at one of the Fulbright Conferences depending on the arrival of Grantee
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Attendance at one of the Fulbright Conferences depending on the arrival of Grantee
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