United States-India Educational Foundation

Meet U.S. Fulbright-Nehru alumnus Dr. Rahul Jindal, Professor of Surgery, Preventive Medicine and Biostatistics at Uniformed Services University! Do not miss his upcoming talk on December 13th, 2025 at 11 AM ET/ 8AM PT/9:30PM IST titled “Sathi and Sevak, transformative community healthcare programs”, and learn all about the work he has done on preventative care and health education in underserved communities. Register here (https://tinyurl.com/FIIGSathiandSevak) and be part of the conversation!

USIEF congratulates U.S. Specialist Dr. Manu K. Vora on being awarded a “Certificate of Excellence” by World Book of Records, London, in recognition of his outstanding global contributions to quality , , and .

As Founder-President of the Blind Foundation for India, Dr. Vora has led impactful initiatives such as the Free Chakshu Daan Project, which provides free eye-care to millions, and the Free Gyan Daan Project, which supports education and skill development for students and professionals across India.

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World Book of Records, London Felicitates Dr. Manu K. Vora Our Bureau Naperville, IL Recently, the World Book of Records, London, UK virtually felicitated Dr. Manu K. Vora with a ‘Certificate of Excellence’ for his extraordinary global contributions in the domains of Quality Management, Leadership Excellence, Professional Education, and Social Empowerme...

USIEF congratulates Indian -Nehru alumnus and Superintendent of Police, Nagpur, Harssh Poddar, on the successful development and implementation of MARVEL, Maharashtra’s new -enabled , and governance platform.

By integrating advanced analytics, real-time data, and citizen-centric design, MARVEL is setting new benchmarks for smart governance and evidence-based policing in India.

Read more- https://indianmasterminds.com/feature-stories-on-bureaucrats-changemakers/indias-first-ai-policing-model-ips-harssh-poddar-explains-how-maharashtra-is-building-it-163237/

Engineering Innovation for a Better Future!

As a 2023-24 U.S. Fulbright-Nehru Scholar, Bopaya Bidanda is applying his expertise in cost-effective engineering to design affordable, high-value solutions that address real-world challenges.

During his time at the National Institute of Industrial Engineering in Mumbai, Bidanda mentored emerging researchers and collaborated with industry experts to develop low-cost, innovative solutions.

His work highlights the power of U.S.-India collaboration, advancing engineering solutions that are both efficient and sustainable.

From mentoring the next generation of engineers to applying valuable engineering principles, Bidanda is strengthening the ties between U.S. and Indian researchers that will impact the future of engineering innovation.

https://spanmag.state.gov/collaborative-engineering-for-impact/

U.S. Fulbright-Nehru Student Researchers joined in the festive spirit at the 2025 Global Garba Festival held at Sunder Nursery, New Delhi. Dressed in vibrant traditional attire, they celebrated the rich cultural heritage of India through music, dance, and community.

USIEF is delighted to welcome the 2025-26 U.S. Fulbright-Nehru Student Researchers to India!

This week, 40 student researchers are in New Delhi (Sept 8–10) for their in-country orientation before beginning 9 months of fieldwork across India.

Their projects span anthropology, history, political science, public health, science & technology, and more.

We wish them great success as they embark on this exciting journey of academic and cultural exchange!

Calling all U.S. citizens! Thinking of teaching, researching, or collaborating in India?

Join us for an interactive webinar on Fulbright–Nehru opportunities for U.S. citizens with IIE and USIEF team along with U.S. Fulbright-Nehru alumna Kathleen Mulligan.

Date: August 21, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET

Register now: https://apply.iie.org/portal/office_hours?id=be466d66-f0dc-4294-a3cb-cf1e9dd3fd5c

Are you a mid to senior-level university administrator looking to expand your institution’s global engagement?

Join our 2025–2026 Fulbright-Nehru International Education Administrators Seminar (F-N IEAS) for guidance on writing a strong application.

🗓 Tuesday, August 12, 2025
🕡 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. IST

✅ Eligibility: Vice-Chancellors, Deans, Directors of International Offices, Registrars, Foreign Student Advisors, and others leading internationalization efforts.

🔗 Scan the QR code to register or click: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3219123104667544670

USIEF hosted the Pre-Departure Orientation for the 2025–26 Foreign Language Teaching Assistants.

The nine FLTAs are heading to University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, University of Kansas, Michigan State University , Ohio University, Mississippi Valley State University, Wesleyan University, The University of Texas at Austin, University of Wisconsin-Madison and Yale University to teach and .

The day-long session included discussions on teaching Hindi/Urdu, intercultural adjustment, and academic life in the U.S., with insights from alumni and faculty experts.

Wishing them an enriching journey ahead!

USIEF congratulates -Nehru alumnus Nandan Nawn for being appointed as the RBI Chair Professor at the Centre for Economic Studies and Planning, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi.

On deputation from the Department of Economics, Jamia Millia Islamia, Prof. Nawn brings over two decades of teaching and research experience. He is also a recipient of Reserve Bank of India Scholarship Scheme for Faculty Members from Academic Institutions (2021) and is currently working on Role of Central Banks in addressing Nature Related Financial Risks and Climate Finance Taxonomy.