The Fulbright program of the US-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) is going to witness massive participation from India. The foundation has revealed that there would be around 177 Indians participating in the program. The program is aimed at promoting mutual understanding between the people of the two countries.
Scholars from different cities across India will pursue Fulbright projects in the US during the 2012-13 academic year in a variety of disciplines, including energy, agriculture, economics, education, environment, international relations, management and leadership development, media and communications, public administration, public health and science and technology.
The USIEF is hosting a pre-departure orientation for the Fulbright scholars in Hyderabad from May 13-15.
The Fulbright Program is the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the United States Government.