Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships
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The Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships provide opportunities for Indian scholars to pursue their PhD degree in the United States. These fellowships are awarded by United States - India Educational Foundation (USIEF) for a period of up to 6 years and cover tuition and fees, a living stipend, round-trip airfare, and other related expenses. The program aims to encourage scholars to pursue cutting-edge research in various fields, including science, technology, humanities, and social sciences. The fellows also get access to various academic resources and networks to enhance their research capabilities.
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Scholarship Details |
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Offered by |
United States - India Educational Foundation (USIEF) |
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Amount granted |
Variable |
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Type of scholarship |
Merit & Need based |
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Level of program |
Doctoral |
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Deadline |
July 15, 2025, 23:59:59 hrs (IST) |
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Renewability |
One-time fellowship |
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International students |
Indian students |
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Official URL |
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Apart from covering the tuition fee, the benefits candidates get through the fellowship are listed below:
J-1 visa support
Monthly stipend
Accident and sickness insurance coverage
Round-trip economy class travel to and from the US
Selected students can audit non-degree courses, conduct research, and work as a professional for a fixed time interval.
Applicants must fulfill the following eligibility requirements to apply for the Fulbright - Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships:
Have done adequate research in the field of study eligible for the fellowship.
Registered for Ph. D. on or before November 01, 2023
The expected Ph.D. submission date must be at least 3 months after the fellowship’s closure date
Have published or presented papers or extracts from master’s or M. Phil. studies
Are not in the final stage of Ph.D. thesis submission or didn’t complete Ph. D.
A letter of recommendation from the Pd. D supervisor
The application process is online and involves the following steps:
Visit the official website and create an account to begin the application.
Login and complete the application. Make sure there are no grammatical errors.
Upload the documents in pdf format.
Applicants will receive an email informing a successful application.
Apply here for Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships
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July 15, 2025 |
Application deadline |
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September 2025 |
Review of applications |
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October 2025 |
USIEF informs the applicants about the review outcome |
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Late October 2025 |
Interviews of short-listed candidates |
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End October 2025 |
USIEF notifies principal and alternate nominees. Nominees take TOEFL. |
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December 2025 |
USIEF forwards applications of recommended candidates to the U.S. for J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (FFSB) approval and placement |
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March/April 2026 |
USIEF notifies the finalists about the FFSB approval |
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May/June 2026 |
Pre-Departure Orientation |
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July/August 2026 |
Pre-academic training in the U.S. (if required) |
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August/September 2026 |
Program begins |
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Fulbright - Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowship selection process comprises reviewing the applications and interviews of selected applicants.
Academic merit, strength, the relevance of the research project, the learning potential of the applicant, etc., are the major criteria for selection.
Experts will review the applications and send the best picks to the USIEF selection committee.
Shortlisted candidates will have interviews with the USIEF National Selection Committee.
In India, the USIEF has headquarters in New Delhi and regional offices in Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai.
Headquarters address: United States-India Educational Foundation, 12 Hailey Road, New Delhi 110 001
Tel.: +91-11-4209-0909/2332-8944
Fax: +91-11-2332-9718
FAQ e-mail: dr@usief.org.in
Disclaimer: All the information on this page is taken from the website of the United States - India Educational Foundation. Refer to the original site for any changes in the information.
The application deadline is July 15, 2025, 23:59:59 hrs (IST)
Attending seminars and conferences and presenting papers in the US are not the primary category of funding for Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships.
Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships are available for 6 - 9 months, depending on the type of grant offered to the student.
No. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered for Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships.
No. Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships are open for eligible students of all age groups.
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