Fulbright: Nehru International Education Administrators Program

Overview

Fulbright International Education Administrators (IEA) Awards 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. By participating in a Fulbright IEA seminar, you can build your institution’s capacity for international education, gain a cross-cultural perspective, and open doors to collaboration with colleagues and students throughout the world.
 
Seminar Activities Include:
•    Campus visits to a wide range of universities and colleges
•    Briefings from faculty and administration at public and private higher education institutions as well as from leading educational experts and government officials
•    Tours of historical and cultural sites

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.

Participants will be asked to submit a brief report and evaluation after the seminar.

Locations Detail: Seminar locations will include highly respected universities and colleges in major cities (to be determined) and visits to research institutes and non-governmental organizations that lend themselves as sites for higher education collaborations and exchanges between the United States and India.

To be eligible for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program, you must be a U.S. citizen.

All travel, accommodations, and schedules are provided by the Fulbright IEA Program.

Number of recipients: Approximately 10
Awards start period: March 2025