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2 U.S. Scholar Program Before we get started If you are seeing this screen, the audio portion of today s presentation has begun. The GoToWebinar service offers two methods of listening to today s presentation: by computer speaker or by telephone. If you are attempting to listen by computer speaker, please make sure the speakers are turned on. If you d like to listen by phone, select Use Telephone from the module on your screen and enter in the information provided in your registration confirmation .

Fulbright Opportunities in India Catherine Matto, Regional Lead Whitney Holmes, Program Coordinator INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION Guest Speakers:

3 Fulbright Opportunities in India Catherine Matto, Regional Lead Whitney Holmes, Program Coordinator INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION Guest Speakers: Dr. Melissa Fitch, Fulbright U.S. Scholar, University of Arizona Dr. Rajni Goel, Fulbright U.S. Scholar, Howard University June 1, 2017 Washington, D.C.

The Fulbright Legacy INTRODUCTION Established in 1946 to expand and strengthen the relationships between the people of the United States and citizens of the

4 The Fulbright Legacy INTRODUCTION Established in 1946 to expand and strengthen the relationships between the people of the United States and citizens of the rest of the world Sponsored by U.S. Department of State s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Administered by the Institute of International Education

5 Eligibility for U.S. Scholar Programs U.S. citizenship Degree as required by award Ph.D. or other terminal degree may be required Many awards in the Core Program are open to applicants with a Masters and professional or academic experience see Award Description for details Professionals and artists outside academia - recognized professional standing and substantial accomplishments Teaching experience as required by award New policies on previous Fulbright Scholar grants and waiting periods between grants

Fulbright Program Process 1 2 3 4 5 What do you want to do and/or where do you want to go?

6 Fulbright Program Process What do you want to do and/or where do you want to go? Develop project and identify location Apply Peer Review and Selection Application Deadline: August 1, 2017

7 Why India? Fulfills Fulbright s goal towards mutual cultural understanding Reexamine work you have done Gain a new perspective of the U.S. from students and colleagues Begin new directions for research and teaching Examples of Past Projects Inquiry-Based Science Education; the Behavior and Ecology of Insects in Southern India (Biology, ) Forest Stories and National Identities in Modern India (Literature, ) Impact of India s Adoption of IFRS on Financial Reporting, Auditing, and Cybersecurity (Accounting/Finance, ) Julie West, , Communications Fulbright-Nehru U.S. Scholar

8 Bi-National Support 1950: Fulbright in India established 2008: Bi-National Agreement signed: India and U.S. equal partners Administered by the U.S.-India Educational Foundation

USIEF: Promoting Mutual Understanding Administer Fulbright-Nehru and other Fulbright fellowships for Indian and U.S. students, lecturers, researchers and professionals.

9 USIEF: Promoting Mutual Understanding Administer Fulbright-Nehru and other Fulbright fellowships for Indian and U.S. students, lecturers, researchers and professionals. Provide Educational Advising Services for Indian students interested in pursuing higher education in the U.S. Serve as resource for fostering linkages between higher education institutions in the U.S. and India through its office of U.S. India Higher Education Cooperation (USIHEC) Jerry Jasinski, , Chemistry Fulbright-Nehru U.S. Scholar

10 About Fulbright in India India has the largest Fulbright U.S. Scholar program with nearly 70 grants offered annually Overwhelming interest from Indian institutions for hosting American scholars Opportunity to be part of a vibrant academic community Excellent support by USIEF provided to scholars during their stay in India Five offices: New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad David Haberman, , Theology/Religion Fulbright-Nehru U.S. Scholar

11 Fulbright in India in Numbers Since 1950, more than 10,000 American students and scholars have participated in the program For : 147 Fulbright-Nehru grants awarded to U.S. citizens Christine Finnan, , Education Fulbright-Nehru U.S. Scholar 84 Fulbright-Nehru grants awarded to Indian citizens

12 U.S. U.S. SCHOLAR Scholar PROGRAM Program Sample Projects in India from Discipline Interdisciplinary Studies Engineering Psychology Law Philosophy Home Institution State University of New York at Albany Bowling Green State University (OH) United Nations Tulane University (LA) Onondaga Community College (NY) Host Institution School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru Sikkim University, Gangok National Law School of India University, Bengaluru Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune Project Title India s Rural Reconstruction Movement Origins and Development: History of Ideas in Urban, Regional and Rural Planning Smart Grid: Artificial Intelligence Techniques in Electric Energy Systems Operation and Control Capacity Building for Suicide Prevention in Sikkim, India: Strategies for Sustainable Development Understanding the Role of Insolvency Law in Indian Society Philosophy: West to East and East to West

13 India: Fulbright-Nehru Program Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Award Fulbright-Nehru Distinguished Chair Award Fulbright-Nehru International Education Administrator Award

14 Fulbright-Nehru Awards Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Awards (All Disciplines) (8379-IN) Grants: Approx. 45 (including 15 Flex) Activity: Teaching and/or Research Disciplines: All Length: 4 to 9 months; Flex: 4-6 months (over 2 years) Profile: Academics and Professionals; Ph.D./Terminal degree not required Invitation: Optional Past Project: Musical Reminiscence Therapy for Dementia Care ( , Social Work) Siona Benjamin, , Arts Fulbright-Nehru U.S. Scholar

Fulbright-Nehru Awards I think in the end I suspect that is what [Fulbright] hopes to accomplish by sending people like me all over the world that we experience the places from within and start to

15 Fulbright-Nehru Awards I think in the end I suspect that is what [Fulbright] hopes to accomplish by sending people like me all over the world that we experience the places from within and start to question the things we take for granted. Fulbright Distinguished Chair to India, Fulbright-Nehru Distinguished Chair (All Disciplines) (8377-IN) Grants: Approx. two Disciplines: All Activity: Teaching or Teaching/Research Length: Four months Profile: Academics only Invitation: Optional Past Project: Building Capacity for a Pedagogically Advanced and Socially Responsive Curriculum in Post-Secondary Life Sciences Education ( , Biology)

Fulbright-Nehru Awards Fulbright-Nehru International Education Administrator Seminar (8378-IN) Grants: 10 Activity: Seminar Length: Two weeks

16 Fulbright-Nehru Awards Fulbright-Nehru International Education Administrator Seminar (8378-IN) Grants: 10 Activity: Seminar Length: Two weeks Profile: U.S. higher education administrators Invitation: Should not be sought Photo courtesy Maarten Pereboom, , Fulbright-Nehru U.S. Scholar

17 Catalog Landing Page Award Catalog

18 Country Awards Award Catalog

19 Award Description Award Catalog

20 Application Components Application Form Project Statement Curriculum Vitae or Resume Course Outlines or Syllabi (for teaching awards) Select Bibliography (for research awards) Letters of Reference Additional Components, Depending on Award Language Proficiency Report Letter of Invitation Supplemental materials for applicants in the Arts, Architecture, Writing and Journalism

21 Submitting a Competitive Application Fulbright goal: promote mutual understanding Why you are interested in a Fulbright in the proposed host country Professional expertise and skills you can offer; benefits to the host institution and host country; exchange of knowledge and experience Cultural diplomacy; demonstrated flexibility, adaptability Outcomes, impact, and multiplier effect For your professional development, home campus, students, discipline; for your host institution Future collaborations; linkages: personal, professional, institutional; plans for sustaining relationships Internationalizing campus and curriculum Deadline: August 1, 2017

22 Review Process and Timeline AUG. Program staff conduct technical reviews for completeness SEPT. SEPT. EARLY NOV. NOV. JAN.. Discipline-specific committees review applications U.S. peer review committees discuss applications for a single geographical region Applicants notified of status - Recommended applications are sent to host countries and to the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board FEB. MAY Grantees notified of final approvals MAY JUNE Grant packets sent to grantees

23 Alumna Perspective: Dr. Melissa Fitch U.S. University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ University Distinguished Professor Department of Spanish and Portuguese India Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi, India Project: Consuming Latin American Popular Culture in India Activity: Teaching/Research

24 Alumna Perspective: Dr. Melissa Fitch India Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi

25 Alumna Perspective: Dr. Rajni Goel U.S. Howard University, Washington, DC Professor and Fulbright-Nehru Scholar Department of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management, School of Business India O.P. Jindal Global University Sonipat, India Project: Effectively Embedding Technology and Cyber Security into Business School Curriculum: Assessing Need and Outcomes-Based Value Activity: Teaching/Research

26 Fulbright Impact: Scholar and Institutional Increased academic production benefits scholar and home institution New technical knowledge and skills Development of intercultural communication skills Enhanced teaching skills and new methodologies Published research (2015 survey of grantees) +60% of grantees published in peer reviewed journals 39% of grantees published books or book chapters Scholar s collaborative relationship with host institution and colleagues in-country results in continued dialogue and exchange Access to an expansive network of Fulbright alumni around the world

27 Application Resources Online Application Detailed Application Instructions Review Criteria Application Guidelines Project Statement Guidance and Samples Letter of Invitation Guidance, if applicable Reference Letter Guidance Notification Timeline Fulbright Scholar Directory

28 Questions & Answers CONTACT US At with any questions.

Policy for Hiring, Evaluation, and Promotion of Full-time, Ranked, Non-Regular Faculty Department of Philosophy

Policy for Hiring, Evaluation, and Promotion of Full-time, Ranked, Non-Regular Faculty Department of Philosophy This document outlines the policy for appointment, evaluation, promotion, non-renewal, dismissal,