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Fulbright Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships for Indian Scholars in USA, 2021-2022

Fulbright Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships for Indian Scholars in USA, 2023-2024

Applications are invited for Fulbright Nehru doctoral research fellowships available for Indian scholars for the academic year 2023-2024. Indian scholars can apply for these Fulbright Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships.

Funded by the U.S. Government, the Fulbright Programme aims at achieving mutual understanding through academic and cultural exchange.

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Fulbright scholarships will be awarded to applicants who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership qualities, and a commitment to improving cross-cultural relations through international exchange.

Application Deadline:  April 30, 2023

Brief Description

  • Course Level: Scholarships are awarded for the doctoral degree programme.
  • Study Subject: Applications are invited in the following fields only: Agricultural Sciences; Bioengineering; Computer Science (with emphasis on cybersecurity and digital economy); Economics; Education Policy and Planning; Energy Studies; International Law (limited to environmental law, immigration law, and labor law); International Security and Strategic Studies; Materials Science (with emphasis on environmental applications); Neurosciences; Public Health; Study of India (limited to anthropology, history, sociology, and visual and performing arts); Study of the United States (limited to anthropology, history, sociology, and visual and performing arts); Urban and Regional Planning (with emphasis on smart cities and waste management); Women’s and Gender Studies.
  • Awards: The fellowships provide J-1 visa support, a monthly stipend, Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges per U.S. Government guidelines, round-trip economy class air travel, applicable allowances, and modest affiliation fees if any. Selected scholars will have opportunities to audit non-degree courses, conduct research and gain practical work experience in suitable settings in the U.S. No allowances are provided for dependents. The grant is not sufficient to support family members.
  • Number of Scholarships: Not given
  • Nationality: Indian scholars
  • Scholarship can be taken in the USA

Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: Indian scholars can apply for these Fulbright Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships.
    • Specialists, who represent a wide range of professional and academic disciplines, are competitively selected to join the Fulbright Specialist Roster based on their knowledge, skill sets, and ability to make a significant contribution to projects overseas. Those individuals that have been approved to join the Fulbright Specialist Roster are then eligible to be matched with approved projects designed by host institutions. Host institutions have the following options for requesting a U.S. scholar:
      • Roster Named Requests identify Specialists already on the Roster in the project application. The host institution and the Specialist have been in contact and mutually agreeable project dates and goals are included in the project application.
      • Named Requests to identify an individual that is not on the Roster, but specifically requested by the host institution. The host institution and the Specialist candidate have been in contact and mutually agreeable project dates and goals are included in the project application. A candidate may apply to the Roster before a project application is submitted, but will need to be peer-reviewed and approved. Candidates not on the Roster who are in contact with host institutions are strongly encouraged to immediately apply to the Roster by visiting the following link: https://worldlearning-community.force.com/FSP/WL_SiteLogin.
      • Open Requests do not identify a candidate in the project proposal. USIEF and World Learning will assist with identifying an individual with suitable technical or professional experience that is approved by the host institution.

      The applicant should upload a ‘writing sample’ such as a copy of an article or paper published/presented or extracts from the Master’s/M.Phil. thesis in the online application form.Entrance Requirements: In addition to General Prerequisites:

Application Procedure:

  • How to Apply: The mode of application is online.
  1. Applications must be submitted online at https://apply.iie.org/ffsp2023
  2. Please carefully review the FNDR Applicant Instructions before starting your online application
  3. Please refer FNDR Applicant Checklist before submitting the application
  4. In addition, you must complete and upload the following documents on your online application:
  • English Language Requirements: Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.

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