The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) International Professorship Program is intended to provide microbiological expertise and resources to faculty and students throughout the world, and to facilitate international collaborations between institutions. The Indo-US Professorships in Microbiology This Professorship encourages partnerships between the United States and India. Sponsored by the Indo-US Science & Technology Forum, the program enables: * Microbiologists in India and the United States to visit institutions in the other country to teach an interactive short course on a topic in any of the microbiological disciplines (Teaching Professor) * Microbiologists in India to participate in an interactive short course on a topic in any of the microbiological disciplines, or conduct a research project in partnership with colleague in a research facility in the U.S. (Research Professor). Open to ASM members and non-members alike, the program seeks to broaden collaboration between India and the US on issues of global concern. Up to eight Professorships offered per program year.