List of Documents Required for Application Submission

• Biographical Information
• Academic & Professional background information
• Curriculum Vitae
• English Language Skills Self-Assessment
• Project Proposal (3-5 page essay).
  Project Statement should specifically describe:
  • The academic and professional context of the research area
  • What academic and professional experience prepared you for this type of program.
  • Why the research needs to be done; what significance it holds for your discipline, your personal and professional development, and how it fits into NARA’s ongoing projects.
  • How will your project contribute to international collaborations in heritage science and build relationships with U.S. experts and institutions.
  • Please do not plan to bring your country’s cultural heritage or property to NARA. However, mockups or non-record historic materials intended for use and study are welcome. Please indicate whether you have permission to transport and sample study collection materials  from the holding institution. NARA has its own collection of historic research materials that will be available to you.
  • What you bring as a cultural ambassador and how the outcomes of your project could impact both NARA and your home community. 
  • In the Project Statement section within the application: Enter your Project Title in the Project Title field. The project title must be in English. Make sure it is written in AP style: no abbreviations, not all caps; all words of four or more letters should be capitalized, no Oxford commas.
  • For the Brief Summary of Project Proposal section: Enter a summary of your Project Proposal in the text box (maximum of 700 characters)
• Bibliography (1-3 pages of references that are relevant to the proposed research)
• Letter of Support must be included from the applicant’s home institution confirming that the applicant can undertake the exchange, if they are selected for the fellowship.
• Two Letters of Recommendation. It is recommended that you provide your referees with a copy of your project statement.  References should be from persons able to evaluate your professional work; the abilities you bring to your project; your ability to adapt; and the merits of the project.  Do not ask someone for a letter of reference unless the person is well acquainted with your qualifications.  A pro forma letter from a well-known scholar, a contact abroad or a prominent government official will carry less weight than a realistic assessment of your abilities from someone who knows you and your work well.  References must be written in or translated into English.
  Referees should address:
  • How long and in what capacity have they known the applicant.
  • The applicant’s credentials, potential and record of academic or professional accomplishments, ability to work in groups and leadership skills.
  • Relevance of applicant’s previous research, training, and experience to proposed project.

NB: All academic documents must be attested. Attestation of photocopies of documents may be made at USEF Nepal, by the issuing institution, Government of Nepal, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu University or a government approved notary public.