In Nepal, Fulbright supports graduate study and post-doctoral research in the U. S. for Nepalese junior and senior scholars. Fulbright also funds American students and professors to do research or university lecturing in Nepal. The fellowship provides for a year of study and related professional experiences in the U.S. in a variety of development oriented fields. Nepalis have also received post-doctoral research awards and the Jefferson Fellowship for journalism. Annual Competitions Opportunities for Nepalese students and scholars are announced in the newspaper and on radio at fairly fixed time periods during the year.
Competitions are nationwide and open.
Selections are made by USEF's binational Board of Directors. The application deadline for the student grants is October 31 and for senior scholar grants August 1. The Foundation also receives a grant from the East-West Center to administer its programs and receives contributions from private sources. The Foundation also does not provide travel grants. USEF's Advising Center provides various services for students seeking academic opportunities in the United States.