Zoroastrian Faculty Network

Five-week Professional Exchange Program by The University of Oklahoma, USA

Dear Sir/Madam,

This is to inform you that The University of Oklahoma, USA are inviting applications for five-week Professional Exchange Program in the United States that includes a Professional Fellowship placement at an American small business organization. We are in the process of selecting mid‐level emerging leaders in small or start‐up business ventures, business administration, government, NGOs, business education, incubation hubs, community training programs or social entrepreneurship for a Fellowship Programme (interactive programme) in USA for a period of five weeks which is scheduled for October 19 to November 16, 2019.

All the expenses for the program will be borne by the University of Oklahoma, USA. The expenses include to & fro travelling, lodging & boarding and incidental expenses.

The basic criteria for the selection will be:

(i) fluency in English, (ii) excellent exposure to computer, (iii) relevant experience & expertise in the small business/entrepreneurship/economic empowerment profession and (iv) aged between 25 to 40 years.

The application has to be submitted on-line. Please refer the link provided below for the programme details and application form.

http://bit.do/profellowsfall19

Interested persons may apply and derive benefit of this programme.

The deadline for submitting the application is April 25, 2019

Regards,

Dr. Sanjay Pal

Senior Faculty

Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDI)

P.O.Bhat

Via Indira Bridge & Ahmedabad Airport,

Ahmedabad – 382 428

Dist.: Gandhinagar

Gujarat

India

Tel. : +91 79 23969153, 23969163

Fax : +91 79 23969164

sanjaypal1@ediindia.org

www.ediindia.org

Women Scientists Scheme

Pathways Summer Announcement

Summer Internships at FDA for undergrads and grad students.

Please apply directly through USAjobs or contact the individual noted in the email below: Lakesha Miner

On Tuesday, February 19 2019, the FDA Pathways Team will post a summer internship vacancy to USAJobs. This temporary summer appointment has a not-to-exceed date of September 30, 2019. Students may work full-time or part-time schedules. This is a developmental program offered during the summer months while interns complete their education.

Please note that there will be significant interest in this job announcement. Thus, this announcement will close at 11:59 p.m. EST on 02/25/2019 OR at 11:59 p.m. EST on the day that 120 complete applications have been received, whichever comes first. Please encourage interested parties to complete their application on the first day this announcement opens to avoid missing a chance to apply.

The direct link to the announcement may be found here (https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/523777100)

Please contact Lakesha Miner at Lakesha.Miner@fda.hhs.gov if you have any questions.

Financing Your Higher Studies in the U.S. — Feb 15, 2019

Greetings from the U.S. Consulate General, Mumbai!

Are you wondering how to finance your higher education in the United States? Want to learn more about evaluating and managing finances, financial aid, and loans? The cost of living and studying varies across the United States. With the right amount of planning and research, pursuing a U.S. higher education can be made affordable. When looking into studying in the United States, evaluating your finances should be one of the first things to do. U.S. institutions offer a variety of programs with a wide array of tuition and fees. There are many opportunities to superbly plan for our education.

Attend the free session that will give you an insight to better manage and fund your higher studies in the U.S.

Session: Financing Your Higher Studies in the United States

Date: Friday, February 15, 2019

Time: 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Venue: U.S. Consulate General, C-49, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai

Please note that this session is for both prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Registration is mandatory, and the program is free for participants. Students and parents can sign-up at https://goo.gl/8mV39p

If you have any queries, please contact Behrooz Avari at AvariBK@state.gov or call 022-26724942.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Ms. Behrooz KY Avari   •   Education Outreach Specialist
Public Affairs Section   •   U.S. Consulate General, Mumbai, India
C-49, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai 400 051, India
(:   +91-22-2672-4000, x4942   *:   avariBK@state.gov
Want to Study in the United States? Check out EducationUSA

Apprentice Program was re-launched in 2016 in India

I would like to draw your attention to https://apprenticeshipindia.org/
The Government of India had also launched the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) in August 2016, to promote the apprenticeship programme in India by introducing a package of financial incentive to establishments engaging in apprenticeship. This package is specially intended to support and promote apprenticeship in the MSME segment for enhancing its productivity and competitiveness as well capacity building.
The financial benefit has two components:
I. Reimbursement of 25% of prescribed stipend, subject to a maximum of INR 1,500 per month per apprentice
ii. Reimbursement for cost of basic training, up to INR 7,500 per apprentice for a maximum period of 3 months/500 hours.

I am keen to consolidate the views from startups/small businesses and help if anyone is getting benefitted. Please directly message me for one-on-one discussions.

Thanks
Shashidhar | greenworkforce.in

U.S. Consulate General announces the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) – last date of application Feb 20, 2019 I

Hi,

Please find below the links of Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) uploaded on grants.gov. Grants related queries may be addressed to MumbaiGrants@state.gov

1. M-NOFO-19-100: Conference “Opportunities for U.S.-Indian Higher Education STEM Collaboration”

https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=311482

2. M-NOFO-19-101: Debate Clubs to Foster Leadership Skills in Underprivileged Youth

https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=311483

3. M-NOFO-19-102: LGBT Pride Month Film Festival 2019

https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=311496

4. M-NOFO-19-103: Promoting Diversity and Tolerance through Interfaith and Interclass Community Service Projects

https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=311484

5. M-NOFO-19-104: Travelling Film Festival on Women’s Safety and Empowerment

https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=311497

6. M-NOFO-19-105: U.S. Dance Troupe to Arts Festival in Tier-II City

https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=311498

7. M-NOFO-19-106: Inspiring Social Good through Theatre

https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=311499

8. M-NOFO-19-107: Disaster Management Studies Course

https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=311477

Regards,

U.S. Consulate General Mumbai

Public Affairs Section

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U.S. Consulate General, Mumbai

C-49, G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex

Bandra East

Mumbai 400 051, INDIA
Phone: 91-22-26724000

Fax: 91-22-26724421

Email: mumbaipublicaffairs@state.gov

Website: https://in.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/mumbai/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Mumbai.usconsulate

Minority Education Loans – apply till year-end

Mumbai Chairman of Maulana Azad Minorities Financial Development Corporation Limited Haji Haider Azam said the deadline for filling up educational loan forms for minority students has been extended to December 31. Students of minority communities (Muslim, Christian, Buddhist, Sikh, Jain, Parsi and Jew) desiring to pursue professional and vocational courses like MBBS, MBA, BE etc) were asked to apply for educational loans trill November 30. “Seeing the increasing demand from students and to facilitate more applications, we have extended the last date. Hopefully more students will take advantage of the loan’s scheme. The loan is for up to Rs 5 lakhs per student,”said Azam.

Students are required to apply online at https://malms.maharashtra.gov.in

ZFN collaborates with Alliance Française de Bombay

Zoroastrian Faculty Network (ZFN) collaborates with Alliance Française de Bombay to bring you SciencesPo open day on 20 November 2018. ZFN Core Team Member Farrokh Rustomjee, CEO, R D Sethna Scholarships, will present the Financing Opportunities available.

Date : 20 November 2018 Time : 6.00 pm

Venue : Alliance Française de Bombay, Theosophy Hall, 40, New Marine Lines, Churchgate, Mumbai 400020

Contact : mumbai@india-campusfrance.org

IIM(A) PROF. Dinyar Pestonjee AWARDED

Dr. D.M. Pestonjee, who served the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad for over two decades (1979-2001) as professor of Organizational Behavior, has recently received the Indian Academy of Management (INDAM)’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

Dr. Pestonjee has had a very illustrious career. In November 2000 he was conferred the title of Honorary Professor of the Albert Schweitzer International University, Geneva (Switzerland).

He was Dean, Faculty of Applied Management, CEPT University, Ahmedabad.

Presently he’s GSPL Chair Professor at School of Petroleum Management, Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, Gandhinagar.

Professor Pestonjee has been active as a trainer and consultant with WHO, USAID, OXFAM and UNESCO.

Courtesy: Jame

Guidance on Shortlisting Universities for Studying in the U.S — Oct 12, 2018

Plan on studying in the United States? Looking for guidance on shortlisting universities?

Students are often confused when they realize the enormous choices they have when choosing a degree program in the U.S. It is virtually impossible to thoroughly research all of the 4500+ accredited higher education institutions in the United States.

Fear not! We have a great session that will guide you on factors to consider when choosing a university to study in the U.S.

Session: Shortlisting Universities and Finding the Right-Fit for Studying in the U.S.

Date: Friday, October 12, 2018