Organisation : The United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF)
Scholarship Name : Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 2026-27
Applicable For : Ph.D. degree or a D.M. degree Holders
Scholarship Amount : A monthly stipend, round-trip economy class air travel, and other benefits
Application Last Date : 15th July 2025
Website : https://www.usief.org.in/
What is USIEF Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Research Fellowship?
Fulbright Nehru Postdoctoral Research Fellowships 2026-27 is an opportunity offered by the United States-India Education Foundation (USIEF) to Indian faculty and researchers who are in the early stages of their research careers in India. The fellowship provides a monthly stipend, accident & sickness program for exchanges under U.S. Government guidelines, round-trip economy class air travel, J1 Visa support, A modest settling-in allowance and A professional allowance. Last date of application is 15th July 2025.
Related / Similar Fellowship : USIEF Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowship 2026-27
Eligibility of USIEF Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
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.
Applications are invited for the following fields only:
** Anthropology
** Economics
** Education Policy and Planning
** History
** Language/Literature/Linguistics
** Performing Arts
** Political Science (including, but not limited to, International Security and Strategic Studies)
** Psychology
** Public Policy
** Sociology
** Urban and Regional Planning (with emphasis on smart cities and waste management)
** Visual Arts
Note:
The selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend and other benefits.
Benefits of USIEF Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
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.
How To Apply For USIEF Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Research Fellowship?
To apply for USIEF Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, follow the below steps
Steps:
Step-1: Go to the below link and 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.
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Documents Required For USIEF Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Fellowship
** 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
What is the Last Date of USIEF Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Fellowship?
Last Date of USIEF Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Research Fellowship is 15th July 2025.