1996-1998 Support for Research of U.S. Scientists Working inIndia, Award in US and Indian Currency

9634610 Asher描述：该提案支持美国印度研究所（AIIS）管理和资助美国科学家在印度进行的行为和自然科学研究活动。 具有印度背景的候选人由AIIS筛选和提名，然后提交给NSF进行最终选择。 AIIS管理研究所需的许可，旅行所涉及的后勤，当地安排和在印度进行研究。 研究领域通常包括人类学、语言学、社会学、经济学、政治学以及生物学、数学和工程学。 美国-印度项目支持美国在印度进行的NSF感兴趣领域的学术研究，这些研究可能是通过科学改善双边理解的工具。 AIIS是一个由48所美国领先的学院和大学组成的联盟，拥有南亚或印度研究项目。 该研究所的主要活动是颁发奖学金，以支持资深科学家，博士后和研究生对印度的学术研究。 申请人经过AIIS杰出科学家小组的仔细筛选和审查，然后提交给NSF进行学科审查和最终选择。 AIIS在新德里和印度其他主要城市的办事处与印度政府部门建立了良好的联系，可以为美国科学家提供便利 与东道机构的合作。 ***

9634610 Asher Description: This proposal supports the American Institute of Indian Studies (AIIS) for the management and funding of research activities in the behavioral and natural sciences conducted by US scientists in India. Candidates with background in India are screened and nominated by AIIS before referral to NSF for final selection. The AIIS manages the required clearances for the research, the logistics involved in travel, local arrangements and the conduct of research in India. Areas of research typically include anthropology, linquistics, sociology, economics, political sciences, as well as biology, mathematics and engineering. The US-India program supports US scholarly research in India in areas of interest to NSF where the research may be a vehicle for improved bilateral understanding through science. Scope: The AIIS is a consortium of more than forty-eight leading American colleges and universities with South Asian or Indian Studies programs. The Institute's principal activity is the awarding of fellowships to support scholarly research on India by senior scientists, postdocs, and graduate students. Applicants are careful screened and reviewed by panels of eminent scientists at AIIS, and then referred to NSF for disciplinary review and final selection. The AIIS offices in New Dehli and other major cities in India have well-established contacts with Government of India departments and can facilitate US scientists collaborations with host institutions. ***