Fulbright Nehru Postdoctoral Research Fellowships 2026-27

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• be an Indian citizen
• hold a Ph.D. degree or a D.M. degree within the past four years (15 July 2021 - 14 July 2025)
• have a publication in a reputed journal
• demonstrate evidence of superior academic and professional achievement
• demonstrate proficiency in the English language 

Note:-

• In the application, the applicants are required to indicate the period in which they can complete the proposed project in the United States.
• The applicants must determine the grant duration carefully and should be selected for a grant. It will be for the period specified in their application.
• The duration cannot be changed.

The following benefits will be received by the selected fellows:-

• J1 Visa support
• A monthly stipend
• Accident and sickness program for exchanges per U.S. Government guidelines
• Round-trip economy class air travel
• A modest settling-in allowance
• A professional allowance

Note:- Subject to availability of funds, a dependent allowance and international travel may 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.

• F-N POSTDOC online application
• Detailed project statement
• Bibliography
• Detailed curriculum vitae
• Three reference letters
• FNPOSTDOC Letter of Support from the Home Institution, if employed
• Ph.D. or D.M. (degree certificate/provisional certificate)
• A recent significant publication
• FNPOSTDOC applicant annexure

Eligible candidates can apply by following these steps:-

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 provided application link under the 'Application Process' section and click it.
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 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.

Note:-

• The name must be entered exactly the way it appears (or will appear) on the applicant's passport.
• For detailed information, kindly go through the 'Application Instructions'.