Deadline: 1 November 2024
The International Affairs Fellowship (IAF) in India, created with a grant contributed by Bharti Enterprises, seeks to strengthen mutual understanding and cooperation between rising generations of leaders and thinkers in the United States and India.
This transformational program enables mid-career U.S. professionals to spend between three and twelve months conducting research in India, developing a new professional network, and gaining deeper insights into the opportunities and challenges facing the world’s most populous democracy. Individuals from academia, business, government, journalism, NGOs, and think tanks, are encouraged to apply. Prior experience working in or writing about India is not required.
Funding Information
- The fellowship runs between three and twelve months. The program awards a stipend of $90,000 for a period of twelve months (or a prorated amount if the duration is shorter) as well as a modest travel allowance.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
- Applicants must be mid-career professionals.
- Applicants must have a U.S. passport valid through six months after the fellowship end date.
- Applicants must possess a strong record of professional achievement.
- Applicants must have a demonstrated commitment to a career in foreign policy and have an interest in U.S.-India relations.
- Applicants must hold at least a bachelor’s degree.
For more information, visit Council on Foreign Relations.
