Humphrey/ National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Fellowships

Humphrey/ National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Fellowships

Humphrey/ National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Fellowships

These fellowships are designed to provide training in prevention research, epidemiology, treatment and substance abuse policy research. Candidates should be mid-level research managers and policy makers in drug abuse prevention programs, health or social services industries, universities or medical facilities with proven track records in research. Professionals employed by social welfare, education or community-based organizations may also apply if they meet other eligibility criteria.

Grant Benefits : A Humphrey fellowship provides tuition and fees, a monthly maintenance allowance, Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges per U.S. Government guidelines, a modest allowance for books and supplies, round-trip international air travel to the host institution, domestic travel to the Washington, D.C. workshop, and allowances for professional activities such as field trips, professional visits, and conferences. These fellowships do not provide an allowance for dependents, and the stipend provided under the grant is not sufficient to support family members. The program will involve a number of activities where it will be difficult to include dependents.

Eligibility Requirements : In addition to the General Prerequisites, the applicant should:

* preferably have a master’s degree or a professional degree of at least four years? duration. In case of NIDA fellowships, applicants should have a doctoral degree in health, behavioral or social sciences (Ph.D. or an equivalent), or a M.D. (Doctor of Medicine);

* have at least five years of substantial professional experience in the respective field, and be eligible for leave;

* have demonstrated leadership qualities;

* have a record of public service in the community; and

* give an undertaking to return to India on completion of the fellowship.

Visit https://www.humphreyfellowship.org/ for more details on Humphrey Fellowship Program.

Application Due Date: July 1, 2013

For further details please visit the website: www.usief.org.in/Fellowships/Other-Fulbright-Fellowships.aspx

Humphrey/ National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Fellowships