Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 2027–28 | Fully Funded Research in the USA for Indian Scholars (Deadline 15 July 2026)
The Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 2027–28 is a fully funded fellowship for early-career researchers and faculty in India to conduct independent research at a US institution for 8 to 24 months. The fellowship is jointly funded by the US government and the Government of India through USIEF (United States-India Educational Foundation). It covers a monthly living stipend calibrated to the cost of living in the US city of placement, a J-1 Exchange Visitor visa at no cost to the fellow, round-trip economy class airfare, a settling-in allowance, a professional development allowance, and accident and sickness health coverage. The application deadline is 15 July 2026 at 23:59:59 IST. Applications must be submitted after 18 February 2026. There is no application fee.