2027–2028 Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (India to U.S.)

Fulbright Commission in India (United States-India Educational Foundation - USIEF)

The Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Research Fellowship offers Indian postdoctoral researchers the opportunity to conduct advanced research at leading universities in the United States for up to 12 months. The fellowship is administered by the United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) and aims to promote academic exchange and collaboration between India and the U.S.

Who can apply

Indian citizens holding a Ph.D. or D.M. degree obtained between July 15, 2022 and July 14, 2026, with a publication in a reputed journal, and who are not employed as Government of India or State Government employees (except researchers from CSIR, ICAR, DRDO, ISRO, ICMR, IISc, IITs, BARC, ICGEB, DBT, and DST laboratories).

Perks & benefits

Opportunity to conduct research at leading U.S. institutions for up to 12 months
Academic exchange and collaboration between India and the United States

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July 15, 2026

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May 21, 2026

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Eligibility criteria

Applicant must hold a Ph.D. or D.M. degree obtained between July 15, 2022 and July 14, 2026, degree certificate/provisional must be uploaded on the application.
Applicant must have a publication in a reputed journal, recent paper/article to be uploaded (not exceeding 30 pages).
Employed applicants must submit a FNPostdoc Letter of Support from Home Institution, confirming leave will be granted during the fellowship period.
Candidates working under government-funded projects must also obtain endorsement from their affiliating institution in India.
Government of India and State Government employees are NOT eligible — this includes IAS, IPS, IRS, IFS, and allied civil services.
However, researchers and academicians from CSIR, ICAR, DRDO, ISRO, ICMR, IISc, IITs, BARC, ICGEB, DBT, and DST laboratories are eligible to apply.

2027–2028 Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (India to U.S.)

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