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USIEF Fullbright-Nehru Fellowships in US 2012-13

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United States- India Educational Foundation (USIEF) announced notification for Fullbright- Nehru Fellowships in the U.S. for 2012-13. The notification is meant for applications for Fullbright-Nehru and other fellowships from Indian nationals residing in India. The fellowships include students, college / University faculty, researchers, school teachers, policy planners, administrators and professionals. Interested candidates can obtain complete details and download application material from USIEF’s website www.usief.org.in. These fellowships are jointly funded by United States and Govt. of India. Following are details of various fellowships offered by USIEF:

A) Fullbright Fellowships for Students:

1. Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships
2. Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program
3. Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral and Professional Research
4. International Fulbright Science and Technology Award
5. East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship Program

B) Fullbright Fellowships for Researchers:

1. Fulbright-Nehru Senior Research Fellowships
2. East-West Center Summer Seminar on Population
3. Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
4. Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral and Professional Research Fellowships
5. Fulbright-Nehru Environmental Leadership Program

C) Fullbright Fellowships for Teachers and Lecturers:

1. East-West Center Summer Seminar on Population
2. Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
3. International Fulbright Science and Technology Award
4. Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Program
5. Fulbright-Nehru Visiting Lecturer Fellowships
6. Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program
7. 2011 Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) Program
8. Fulbright-Nehru Environmental Leadership Program
9. Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program
10. Fulbright-Nehru Int Education Administrators Seminar
11. 2011 International Leaders in Education Program (ILEP)
12. Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program
13. 2011 International Leaders in Education Program (ILEP) Program for School Teachers

There are so many fellowships programmes for professionals also. Qualifications, eligibility conditions and other terms varies for various fellowship programmes. You can obtain a fellowship information brochure from USIEF regional offices or send request with a self addressed and stamped (Rs. 45) A4 size envelope to the following regional offices:

1. North: United States-India Educational Foundation, 12 Hailey Road, New Delhi – 110001, Email: info@usief.org.in, Phone : +91-11- 42090909/ 23328944.

2. West: USIEF Regional Office, Maker Bhawan 1, IInd Floor, New Marine Lines,
Mumbai – 400020; Email: usiefmumbai@usief.org.in; Phone: +91- 22- 22624603.

3. East: USIEF Regional Office, The American Center, 38A, Jawaharlal Nehru Road,
Kolkata -700071; Email: usiefkolkata@usief.org.in; Ph: 91-33- 39846300

4. South: USIEF Regional Office, American Consulate Building, Mount Road, Anna Salai, Chennai-600006; Email: usiefchennai@usief.org.in; Ph: 91-44-28574423.

Last dates for submission of 2012-13 Fullbright Applications begin on 1st May 2011. You can send any queries to ip@usief.org.in

BITS Pilani – Dubai Campus B.E. (Hons) Admissions 2011-12

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BITS- Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences- Pilani announced admission notification 2011-12 for various courses at its BITS-Dubai Campus. BITS Dubai campus is very famous internationally and some seats are reserved for international students as well. BITS brand is a prestigious one in the industry. The BITS has Campuses at Dubai, Hyderabad, Goa along with main campus at Pilani- Rajasthan. Present notification is for admissions into B.E. Honors Courses at BITS- Dubai campus. Following are details of courses and application details:

Engineering (B.E.) Courses offered at BITS – Dubai Campus:

1. Computer Science
2. Electrical and Electronics Engineering
3. Chemical Engineering
4. Mechanical Engineering
5. Electronics and Communication Engineering
6. Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
7. Biotechnology

Eligibility: Applicants should have passed Intermediate / +2 of any recognised board from India or UAE with Maths, Physics and Chemistry (MPC) subjects. They should have secured at least 60 percent marks. Candidates applying with other than English Medium background should have valid TOEFL ot IELTS scores. There will be no entrance test and BITS – Dubai Campus admits students based on merit / marks in the qualifying examination only. The best part of the campus is those completed BITS Dubai campus courses will be awarded certificates from BITS Pilani campus. Duration of all the above mentioned courses is four years.

Interested candidates can download prescribed application form from BITS Dubai website. You can also obtain application form from BITS Dubai Campus by post. You can also get application by request to admission@bitsdubai.com . Address to send filled applications: The Admissions Office, BITS, Pilani – Dubai, P.O. Box 345055, Dubai International Academic City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. More details available on www.bitsdubai.com

Last date for receipt of filled in applications: 15-06-2011

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