Call for proposals for 2027-2028 Fulbright- Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowships [Last Date: 01/07/2026]

The United States- India Educational Foundation: https://www.usief.org.in/fulbright-fellowships/fellowships-for-indian-citizen/fulbright-nehru-academic-and-professional-excellence-fellowships/ 

Objective: The Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowships are designed to provide Indian faculty, researchers, and professionals with the opportunity to teach, conduct research, or engage in a combination of both research and teaching at U.S. institutions. Depending on the specific host institution, grantees may contribute to the academic environment by developing curriculum, as well as conducting workshops and seminars. These fellowships are for four to nine months. We encourage proposals that are futuristic, innovative and technology focused. 

Area of Focus:

1. Critical Minerals and Supply Chains
   • Geology
   • Materials Science
   • Mining Engineering
2. Science and Research Collaboration
   • Bioengineering
   • Artificial Intelligence
   • Semiconductor Engineering
3. Defense and Security
   • Cybersecurity
   • Aerospace Engineering
   • Robotics and Autonomous Systems
4. Space Cooperation
   • Astrophysics
   • Planetary Science
   • Space Systems Engineering
   • Satellite Communications
5. Energy Security
   • Energy Engineering
   • Petroleum Engineering
   • Energy Innovation and Technology Commercialization
6. Technology and Innovation
   • Data Science
   • Quantum Computing
   • Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Proposal Details Links: https://apply.iie.org/fvsp2027 

Submission Window: July 1, 2026 

Fellowship Duration: 6-9 Months 

Financial Support: The fellowships provide a 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, in case of grantees on eight or nine-month grants, 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% of the grant period.