Fulbright: Nehru International Education Administrators Program

Overview

Fulbright International Education Administrators (IEA) Seminars are fully funded opportunities for U.S. higher education administrators to participate intensive two-week seminars abroad to learn about other countries’ higher education systems. All travel, accommodations, and schedules are provided by the Fulbright IEA Program.

Award Activity
Attend various informational meetings with representatives of Indian universities, private-sector agencies and organizations, and selected government agencies to gain better insight into India’s higher education system. U.S. administrators will have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with program/curriculum designs, organizational structures, quality assurance procedures, and credit and degree expectations in Indian higher education. Participants will gain first-hand knowledge of a cross-section of Indian institutions and meet with high-ranking university administrators and public sector officials who play key roles in the planning and administration of higher education in India. The seminar aims to achieve a balance of topical discussion, knowledge sharing by both the U.S. administrators and Indian representatives, experiential excursions, and exposure to societal/cultural facets of India.

To participate in the International Education Administrators (IEA) program the applicant must:

• be a U.S. citizen
• have the foreign language proficiency as specified in the award description or as required for the completion of the proposed project.

• Number of recipients: Approximately 10
• Awards start period: March 2024