In a September 2014 Joint Statement, the President of the United States of America and the Prime Minister of the Republic of India launched U.S.-India Climate Fellowship Program to build long-term capacity to address climate change related issues in both countries. 

In pursuance of the Joint Statement, the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of India – desiring to promote further mutual understanding between the two peoples by a wider exchange of knowledge and professional talents – intend to partner to build long-term capacity in the United States and India by engaging scientific and technical research scholars from both countries related to climate research and education through the Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowship. 

The United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) administers the Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowship on behalf of both the governments. 

Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowships are offered for:

• Doctoral Research: These fellowships are designed for Indian scholars who are registered for a Ph.D. at an Indian institution. These fellowships are for six to nine months.
• Postdoctoral Research: These fellowships are designed for Indian faculty and researchers who are in the early stages of their research careers in India. Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowships will provide opportunities to talented faculty and researchers to strengthen their research capacities. Postdoctoral fellows will have access to some of the finest resources in their areas of interest and will help build long-term collaborative relationships with U.S. faculty and institutions. These fellowships are for eight to 12 months.

Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowship for Doctoral Research

1. Applications must be submitted online at: https://​iie​.embark​.com/​a​p​p​l​y​/ffsp
2. Please carefully review the Application Instructions before starting your online application.
3. Please refer to the Applicant Checklist before submitting the application.
4. In addition, you must complete and upload the following documents on your online application: 
   • Applicant Annexure
   • Employer’s Endorsement Form (if applicable)

Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowship for Postdoctoral Research

1. Applications must be submitted online at: https://​iie​.embark​.com/​a​p​p​l​y​/​v​i​s​i​t​i​n​g​s​c​h​olars
2. Please carefully review the Application Instructions before starting your online application.
3. Please refer to the Applicant Checklist before submitting the application.
4. In addition, you must complete and upload the following documents on your online application: 
   • Applicant Annexure
   • Letter of Support from Home Institution (if applicable)

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