177 Indians will pursue Fulbright projects in the US during 2012-13

Updated on: Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Fulbright programme of the US-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) this year will see 177 Indians participating , which is aimed at promoting mutual understanding between people of the two countries, the foundation said here.

The scholars, who come from from various cities across India, will pursue Fulbright projects in the US during the 2012-13 academic year in a variety of disciplines, including agriculture, economics, education, energy, environment, international relations, management and leadership development, media and communications, public administration, public health and science and technology.

The USIEF is hosting A pre-departure orientation is being organised by the USIEF for the Fulbright scholars in Hyderabad from May 13-15. Fulbright programme is one of the most prestigious educational and cultural exchange programmes around the world. Since its inception in 1950, USIEF has administered over 8,900 Fulbright fellowships to Indians and Americans. With the generous support of the Indian and the US governments, this year 177 Indians will participate in the Fulbright program.

“We are happy to be hosting this year's pre-departure orientation for Fulbright scholars in Hyderabad,” USIEF Executive Director Adam J Grotsky told reporters.

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