US stay guide for Fulbright Fellows

Kolkata: The United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) hosted a two-day pre-departure orientation in Kolkata for the new batch of Indian Fulbright-Nehru, Fulbright-Kalam and other Fulbright Fellows. For the 2023-2024 academic year, USIEF has selected 157 Indian Fulbright Fellows for study, research, teaching, and professional development in the US. The Fulbrighters, drawn from across India, will pursue projects in a variety of disciplines, including agriculture, anthropology, climate, education, energy, history, political science, public health, science and technology, urban and regional planning, and women studies, among others.Consul General Melinda Pavek highlighted the importance of educational and cultural exchanges as an essential part of the US-India bilateral relationship. Adam Grotsky, executive director USIEF, congratulated the scholars on their accomplishments and encouraged them to take full advantage of this opportunity.USIEF is currently inviting applications for Fulbright Fellowships for the 2024-25 academic year.