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VISITING LECTURER PROGRAM
 
The Visiting Lecturer Program provides an opportunity for university faculty to teach courses in their field at undergraduate or graduate level. Preferred fields include, but are not limited to U.S. studies (literature, history, society, politics); agricultural sciences bio-technology; business administration and management; environmental sciences and engineering; public health with emphasis on hospital administration; economic development and liberalization; information technology; international law; intellectual property rights; gender studies; HIV/AIDS and drug abuse prevention and special education.
 
 
Number of awards:

Fifteen to twenty fully funded lecturing awards

Duration:

Four to six months

Eligibility:
  • Education/Experience: Ph.D. or equivalent preferred with five or more years teaching experience. Associate or full professor or the professional equivalent preferred
Grant benefits:
  • Maintenance allowance Rs. 60,000 per month (Additional Rs. 5000 is provided as high cost city allowance for grantees affiliated in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore and Hyderabad).
  • Dependent allowance Rs. 7,500 per month for each dependent up to a maximum of 3 dependents. Please note that dependent allowance is given only if the dependent stays for a minimum of 80% of the scholars time in India.
  • Dollar supplementation allowance $2,000 per month round-trip travel according to USIEF guidelines for grantee and two accompanying dependents (subject to dependents' minimum stay of 80 percent of grant duration in India)
  • Health insurance for grantee only
  • Excess baggage allowance
Procedure to apply/application procedure:

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Application Deadline:

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THE VISITING LECTURER TRAVEL ONLY GRANTS

The objective of the program is to teach courses or conduct a substantial program of lectures in area of interest at one or more institutions.

Number of awards:
 
 
Two
 
Duration:

Two to four months

Eligibility:
  • Associate or full professor rank preferred. Practicing professionals who have teaching experience are welcome.
Grant benefits:

Incidental allowance of Rs. 15,000 per month only. No other allowances payable.

Application Procedure:
 
Applicant must arrange affiliation and include letter of invitation. Proof of self-support should also be provided for the duration of grant period in India. Please visit the website for more details.
 
Application deadline:

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