Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships

Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships, awarded for the duration of six to nine months, are designed for Indian students currently registered in a Ph.D. program in the country. As the recipient of the fellowship program, candidates will be affiliated to one of the US universities (host universities specifically) for their research grant.

The benefits of Fulbright- Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowship are as per following:

Recipients will be given a monthly allowance with other benefits.
J-1 visa support and round-trip economy class travel.
Accident and sickness program for Exchange per US Government guidelines.

An external application form has to be completed to avail Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships. The deadline for the 2024 application is July 17, 2023. Check: Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowship Application Process.

Reflejos

Scholarship Type	Merit-Based
Offered by	Trust
Organization	United States-India Educational Foundation
Application Deadline	Jul 17 ,2023
Number of Scholarships	N/A
Amount	Variable Amount
Renewability	No
International Student Eligible	Yes
Scholarship Website Link	https://www.usief.org.in/Fulbright-Nehru-Doctoral-Research-Fellowships.aspx

Criterio de elegibilidad

Students who want to secure benefits of Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships must fulfill the eligibility requirements listed below:

Citizenship: Indian citizen in good health pursuing pre-doctoral research since or before November 2022.
Qualification: Registered for their Ph.D. at a university in India.
Experience: Research experience in the subject-specific field. Should be able to identify the resources in India and the US.
Conditions:
- Must not be residing in the U.S at the time of applying.
- The thesis submission date should be at least three months later than the Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Fellowship Scholarship date.
- Submit the expected Ph.D. thesis submission date in the Applicant Annexure.
- Must return to India on the completion of the fellowship.

Eligible Programs

Agricultural Sciences	Anthropology	Bioengineering
Computer Science	Economics	History
Education Policy and Planning	Energy Studies	Geography
Materials Science	Neurosciences & Physical Sciences	Performing Arts
Physics	Language & Literature	Political Sciences
Public Health	Public Policy	Sociology
Visual Arts	Urban & Regional Planning	Women & Gender Studies

Note: Applicants who have completed their Ph.D. are not eligible for Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships.

Proceso de solicitud

To apply for Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships, applicants must complete the application form available on the official website of USIEF. The step-by-step application process is mentioned below:

Review FNDR Applicant Instructions & checklist before applying for the grant.
Visit the application portal at USIEF.
Register using a valid email ID (Gmail, Yahoo, etc) which you are currently using. The ID will be your User Name.
Create a secure and valid Password (do not write in CAPS).
Complete the application form by entering all the necessary details.
Submit the application form with all relevant details along with the required documents.

Applicants must note that the fellowship application form must be completed in one session only and one session expires if your page is inactive for 60 minutes. The applications must be submitted before July 17, 2023.

Student Supporting Documents

Academic Transcripts
Resume
3 Letters of Recommendation
Copy of Passport
English Language Proficiency Test Score like TOEFL
Experience Abroad
University References
Paper presented in Masters or M.Phil
Awards and Recognition
Grants and travel plans

A letter of invitation from a U.S. institution must also be included as a part of an online application for Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships.

Note: Plagiarism and late submission of applications will not be entertained.

Proceso de selección

To make applicants comfortable with the whole selection process, USIEF offices organize Fulbright mentoring workshops that guide applicants on the elements of a strong application. One can contact the USIEF office in one's region for information on the mentoring workshops. Selection panels will often use the following criteria to review applications:

Academic credentials and professional ability
Merit of the proposed Fulbright project
Commitment to the community or national service
Need to conduct research in the U.S.
Outcomes, Potential Impact, and Benefits
Potential to contribute as a cultural ambassador (irrespective of specialization)

The review process takes two to three months after the application deadline. For the Interview round, shortlisted applicants must appear for an in-person interview in New Delhi. Recipients of Fullbright Scholarships will be informed through email.

Detalles de la subvención

Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships are offered to students pursuing pre-doctoral level research at any recognized institute in India. Students who want to study in the USA and pursue a research project at host institutions in the USA can apply for this scholarship.

Students must fill the external application form for Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships. The deadline for the same is July,15,2021.

Timeline and Placement Process for Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowship

July 17, 2023	Application deadline
End August 2023	Field-specific experts review applications to short-list candidates
End September 2023	USIEF informs the applicants about the review outcome
Mid October 2023	National interviews of short-listed candidates
End October 2023	USIEF notifies principal and alternate nominees. Nominees take TOEFL.
December 2023	USIEF forwards applications of the candidates that are recommended to the U.S. for J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (FFSB) approval and placement
March-April 2024	USIEF notifies finalists
May-June 2024	Pre-Departure Orientation
July-August 2024	Pre-academic training in the U.S. (if required)
August-September 2024	Program begins

Recipients of the fellowship will be entitled to other applicable allowances and affiliation fees. Also, some of the scholars will get an opportunity to audit non-degree courses and conduct researches to gain work experience in their field. No allowances are provided for dependents. The grant is not enough to support family members.

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