2026-2027 Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships [Last Date: 15/07/2025]

Objective: The 2026-2027 Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships aim to build long-term capacity to address global challenges and develop innovative solutions in key priority areas. This fellowship supports Indian PhD students in conducting research in the United States for six to nine months. 

Fields of study:

• Agricultural Sciences
• Anthropology
• Bioengineering
• Chemistry
• Computer Science (including, but not limited to, cyber security, digital economy, quantum computing, artificial intelligence, machine
• learning and big data analytics)
• Earth Sciences
• Economics
• Education Policy and Planning
• Energy Studies
• Environmental Science/studies
• History
• Language/Literature/Linguistics
• Materials Science (with emphasis on environmental applications)
• Mathematical Sciences
• Neuroscience
• Performing Arts
• Physics
• Political Science (including, but not limited to, International Security and Strategic Studies)
• Psychology
• Public Health (including, but not limited to, pandemic preparedness and comprehensive surveillance (genomic surveillance, sewage surveillance, sero-surveillance))
• Public Policy
• Sociology
• Urban and Regional Planning (with emphasis on smart cities and waste management)
• Visual Arts

Call Details Links: https://www.usief.org.in/fulbright-fellowships/fellowships-for-indian-citizen/fulbright-nehru-doctoral-research-fellowships/ 

Submission Window: Apply online until 15 July 2025, 23:59 hrs 

Project Duration: 6 to 9 Months 

Financial Support: 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. No allowances are provided for dependents. The grant is not sufficient to support family members.