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ISLAMIC CIVILIZATIONS INITIATIVE AWARD

The program aims to enhance the knowledge and understanding of Islam and Islamic history and culture. It is open to recent university graduates and post graduates candidates.

Fields of Study:

The study of Islamic history, philosophy, civilization, law, society and culture.

Eligibility:

Applicants must hold a B.A. degree or equivalent before the beginning date of the grant.

Academic Year:

July through April. Grantees are expected to arrive in India during the first half of September for attendance at an orientation conference in Delhi.

Grant Benefits:

Maintenance allowance Rs. 40,000 per month (Additional Rs. 5000 is provided as high cost city allowance for students affiliated in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore and Hyderabad)
Dependent allowance Rs. 7,500 per month up to a maximum of one dependent. Please note that dependent allowance is given only if the dependent stays for a minimum of 80% of the scholar's time in India.
Round-trip travel according to USIEF guidelines for grantee only
Health insurance for grantee only
Research allowance of $50
Excess baggage allowance

Procedure to Apply :

For more information and application material, visit the IIE website at www.iie.org or the USIEF offices.

Application Deadline:

October 23 for grants beginning in September of the following year.

For more information, you can also visit: http://www.imakenews.com/fulbright/e_article000273609.cfm

To see the list of previous grants awarded in Islamic Civilizations Initiative, please visit http://www.imakenews.com/fulbright/e_article000273612.cfm

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