Scholarship Region 

International Region : USA

Scholarship For 

Higher studies

Last Date 

15/07/2024

Scholarship Amount 

Not Available

Scholarship Type 

Government

Scholarship Fields 

Other

Scholarship General Information 

Applications are invited for the Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Research Fellowships. These fellowships are designed for Indian faculty and researchers who are in the early stages of their research careers in India. The Postdoctoral Research Fellowships will provide opportunities for talented faculty and researchers to strengthen their research capacities. 

These fellowships are for eight to 24 months. The applicant will be affiliated with one U.S. host institution for their grant. USIEF strongly recommends all applicants to indicate affiliation preference and to correspond, in advance, with a potential host institution. Postdoctoral fellows will have access to some of the finest resources in their areas of interest and will help build long-term collaborative relationships.

Eligibility Criteria 

1. The applicant must have a Ph.D. or a D.M. degree within the past four years. The applicant is required to upload his/her Ph.D. or D.M. degree certificate/ provisional Ph.D. certificate on the online application.

2. The applicant must have published in reputed journals and demonstrate evidence of superior academic and professional achievement. S/he must upload a recent significant publication (copy of paper/article) on the online application (not exceeding 30 pages); and

3. If the applicant is employed, please follow the instructions carefully regarding the employer’s endorsement. If applicable, obtain the endorsement from the appropriate administrative authority on the FNPostdoc Letter of Support from the Home Institution. The employer must indicate that leave will be granted for the fellowship period. Candidates working under government-funded projects are also required to get an endorsement from their affiliating institutions in India.

Award Amount  

These fellowships provide J-1 visa support, a monthly stipend, an Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges per U.S. Government guidelines, round-trip economy class air travel, a modest settling-in allowance, and a professional allowance.

No. of Scholarships Available 

Subject to the 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 percent of the grant period.

Important Dates 

Application Fee 

No Separate Application or Fee is Required to get the scholarship, it will be automatically considered, once you enrolled for the program.

Application Procedure 

Step 1: Applications must be submitted online at: https://apply.iie.org/fvsp2025

Step 2: Please carefully review the FNPostdoc Applicant Instructions before starting your online application.

Step 3: Please refer to FNPostdoc Applicant Checklist before applying.

Step 4: In addition, you must complete and upload the FNPostdoc Applicant Annexure and FNPostdoc Letter of Support from Home Institution on your online application (if applicable).

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Selection Process 

1. First All the application forms will be evaluated.

2. After evaluation, eligible candidates will be shortlisted for the fellowship.

3. Shortlisting of candidates will be done by authorities.

Other Info 

The main aim of  United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) behind the implementation of Fulbright Nehru Postdoctoral Fellowship 2024 is to develop a bridge of relationship between India, US and many other countries through education. The researchers and Indian faculties who are at an early stage of their research will get a great opportunity to do their research of their preferred topic under the guidance of the top researchers and using the best resources.

Terms and Conditions

1. Applicants can apply for only one Fulbright fellowship during the full duration of researching. 

2. The candidate who wants to apply for the fellowship programme must apply for any one programme either you apply for the Fulbright Nehru Fellowship or Fulbright Kalam grants.

3. If any candidate provides the duplicate researcher in their application then they will be disqualified.

4. Application form for Fulbright Nehru Fellowship should be submitted online.

5. If any of the applicants submit an application form after the last date then it will not be considered. 

6. Sponsorship of the visa will not transfer and be extended.​​​​​​​

Affiliation

The applicant will be affiliated to one U.S. host institution for their grant. USIEF strongly recommends all applicants to indicate affiliation preference and to correspond, in advance, with potential host institution.

Contact Details 

United States-India Educational Foundation

12 Hailey Road

E-mail: postdoc@usief.org.in

Tel: +91-11-4209-0909/2332-8944

Fax: +91-11-2332-9718

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