USIEF announces Fulbright distinguished awards in teaching fellowship program

New Delhi, Dec.1 (ANI): The United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) is seeking applications from Indian citizens who are full time teachers teaching at any level (primary, middle or secondary), or administrators/academic coordinators who spend 50% of their time in classroom teaching, to attend a semester long program at a US university between August-December 2010.

The fellowships include roundtrip economy airfare for the participant, lodging and meals for the entire grant period, maintenance allowance for food, accident and sickness coverage, J-1 visa support and other applicable allowances.

Teachers with a bachelor's degree and teachers training degree with at least five years of teaching experience may apply. Program details and application form can be downloaded at www.usief.org.in.

The application deadline for this non-degree program is January 15, 2010. For more information, contact Dr. Gayatri Singhal at USIEF, "Fulbright House," 12 Hailey Road, New Delhi, 110001; email: [email protected]; phone 011-42090949. (ANI)