Partner Universities
The Melton Foundation partners with universities in diverse world regions. Partner universities provide valuable local academic and logistical support in the recruitment, mentoring, and learning experiences of Junior Fellows.
We currently have university programs in Chile, China, Germany, India, and the US and plan to add programs in countries located in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East.
Current University Partners
![]() Campus Coordinator Dr. H. S. Jagadeesh |
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BMS College of Engineering (BMS)Established in 1946, BMS College of Engineering has been part of the Melton network since 1992. BMS is located in Bangalore, the Garden City and Silicon Valley of India. |
![]() Campus Coordinator Dr. Lana Chambliss |
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Dillard University (DU)Dillard University is our partner University in the United States. DU, situated in New Orleans joined the network in 1995 as a private historically black liberal arts institution. |
![]() Campus Coordinator Stefan Ipach |
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Friedrich Schiller Universität Jena (FSU)Friedrich Schiller Universität joined the program in 1991 as one of our founding institutions. FSU, located in the city of Jena, was founded in 1558 and has more than 18,000 students. |
![]() Campus Coordinator Dr. Martha Ramírez |
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Universidad de la Frontera (UFRO)Our partner University in Chile is the Universidad de La Frontera located in the southern city of Temuco. UFRO has been part of the program since 1994. |
![]() Campus Coordinator Prof. He Lianzhen |
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Zhejiang University (浙江大学, ZU)Zhejiang University located in Hangzhou has been part of our network since 1992. With more than 41,000 students, ZU is considered one of the top three universities in China. |









