Prof. Shiva Gautam, Professor of Biostatistics at UF Health - Jax received a Fulbright Award to Nepal for 2023-2024.

Gautman will be in Nepal for 5 months, from August to December 2023. The grant is for both teaching and researching at BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, a medical school located in the sub-metropolitan city of Dharan in Sunsari District.

The Fulbright Scholar Program for academics and professionals awards more than 1,700 fellowships each year, enabling 800 U.S. Scholars to go abroad and 900 Visiting Scholars to come to the United States. As a Fulbright Scholar, you’ll make meaningful contributions to communities abroad and at home, as well as in your chosen field. You’ll also advance your career by joining a network of accomplished alumni serving as leaders and educators across the globe.

For information on UF Fulbright visit here.