Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships 2026-27

To be eligible, the applicant must:- 

• be an Indian national
• be a registered Ph.D. scholar at an Indian institution on or before 1st November 2024
• have done adequate research in the relevant field, especially in the identification of resources in India 
• have a strong academic record as evidenced in the transcripts and recommendations

Note:- 

• These fellowships are intended for doctoral students in the early stages of their research.
• Applicants who have already completed their Ph.D. or are in the final stages of thesis submission are not eligible.

Selected scholars will receive the following benefits:-

• A monthly stipend
• J-1 visa support
• Accident and sickness program for exchanges as per U.S. Government guidelines
• Round-trip economy class airfare
• Applicable allowances and modest affiliation fees, if any

Note:- Dependent allowances are not available. The grant amount is not sufficient to support family members.

• A valid passport
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume
• Scanned copies of academic transcripts, including diploma/degree/certificates from bachelor’s degree onwards
• Language test scores 
• Personal statement
• Writing sample (not exceeding 20 pages)
• A scanned copy of Ph.D. registration certificate
• FNDR Applicant Annexure
• FNDR Employer's Endorsement Form (if applicable)
• Letter of invitation (if applicable)
• Original published/presented paper or extracts from the Master's/M.Phil. thesis (not exceeding 20 pages)

Note:- Refer to the 'FNDR Applicant Checklist' for more detailed information.

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: For first-time users, click on the 'Create an Account' link, whereas registered users click on Login.
Step 4: To register for an account, enter an email address, first and last name, and date of birth and click on the 'Continue' button.
Step 5: Enter the pin received through email to activate the account and create a password to complete the process.
Step 6: After successfully creating the account, fill in the required information step-by-step and upload the necessary documents in the specified format. (Note:- Applicants who already have an account can log in using valid credentials.)
Step 7: Fill any required additional information and submit the form.

Note:- The name must be entered exactly the way it appears (or will appear) on the applicant's passport.

Application Deadline: 15th July 2025

Note:- Applications received after the deadline will NOT be considered. Incomplete applications will be rejected.