The candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
Ph.D. or Master's degree holders
United States
A monthly stipend and other benefits
01-Jul-2025
Fulbright Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowships 2026-27 is an opportunity offered by the United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) to Ph.D.or master's degree holders. This fellowship aims to provide an opportunity to Indian faculty, researchers and professionals to teach, conduct research or carry out a combination of teaching and research at an institution in the U.S. The selected fellows will monthly stipend and other benefits.
To be eligible for the fellowship, an applicant must:-
Non-Eligibility:
The following benefits will be received by the selected fellows -
Note:- Subject to availability of funds, in case of grantees on eight or nine-month grants, a dependent allowance and international travel will be provided for one accompanying eligible dependent, provided the dependent is with the grantee in the U.S. for at least 80 per cent of the grant period.
The following documents are required -
Eligible candidates can apply for the fellowship by following the steps mentioned below:
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button on the right-hand side of the dashboard and fill in the required details to 'Register'. (Note - If already registered, log in using the registered email Id.)
Step 3: Navigate to the 'How to Apply' section and click on the first link.
Step 4: For first-time users, click on the 'Create an Account' link, whereas registered users click on Login.
Step 5: To register for an account, enter an email address, first and last name, and date of birth and click on 'Continue'.
Step 6: Enter the pin received through email to activate the account and create a password to complete the process.
Step 7: After successfully creating the account, fill in the required information step-by-step and upload the necessary documents s in PDF format as required. (Note- Applicants who already have an account can log in using valid credentials)
Step 9: Fill in the grant and additional information and submit the form.
Application Deadline: 1st July 2025
The candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
United States-India Educational Foundation
12 Hailey Road
New Delhi - 110 001
Email ID: fvsp@usief.org.in | Phone Number: (+91) -11-4209-0909
Question: What is the last date to apply for the Fulbright Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowship?
Answer: The last date to apply for this scheme is 01st July 2025.
Question: Who is offering this opportunity?
Answer: This fellowship is being offered by the United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF).
Question: Can Indian students apply for this scheme?
Answer: Yes, Indian students can apply for this fellowship.
Question: Who can apply for this fellowship?
Answer: Ph.D. or master's degree holders can apply for this fellowship.
Question: Will fellows receive air tickets?
Answer: Yes, the selected fellows will receive round-trip economy class travel (two round-trip economy class air tickets for Flex).