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

Objective: The Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Research Fellowships aim to enhance the research capabilities of Indian scholars by providing access to advanced resources and facilities in the U.S. They support early-career academics in developing innovative solutions to global challenges. 

Fields of study:

• Anthropology
• Economics
• Education Policy and Planning
• History
• Language/Literature/Linguistics
• Performing Arts
• Political Science (including, but not limited to, International Security and Strategic Studies)
• Psychology
• 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-postdoctoral-research-fellowships/ 

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

Project Duration: 8 to 12 Months 

Financial Support: These 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, a modest settling-in allowance, and a professional allowance. 

Subject to availability of funds, a dependent allowance and international travel may be provided for one accompanying eligible dependent provided the dependent is with the grantee in the U.S. for at least 80 per cent of the grant period.