Scholarship
Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships
These fellowships are designed for PhD students in the U.S. to conduct research in India. The program aims to promote mutual understanding between the people of the United States and India.
About this scholarship
Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships is offered by United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) for study in India at phd level. The award is valued at Monthly stipend, J-1 visa support, and round-trip airfare, provided as living stipend support. Funding is awarded for a single cycle and is not listed as renewable.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as living stipend funding. Applicants selected receive Monthly stipend, J-1 visa support, and round-trip airfare. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at phd level. Nationality requirements apply: United States.
Eligibility
U.S. citizens who are enrolled in a PhD program at a U.S. institution.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-09-15. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
phd
Nationality requirements
United States
Funding basis
Merit-based
Key details
- Provider
- United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF)
- Country
- India
- Award
- Monthly stipend, J-1 visa support, and round-trip airfare
- Funding type
- living stipend
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- phd
- Nationality
- United States
- Deadline
- 2026-09-15
- Renewable
- No
- Verified by Eternity
- Not yet verified
- Last verified
- 2026-08-31
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
View official scholarship sourceLast verified 2026-08-31