J-1 visa support

Monthly stipend

Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges

Round-trip economy class air travel

Settling-in allowance

Professional allowance

Dependent allowance and international travel for one accompanying eligible dependent (subject to funds and conditions)

Applications are invited in the following fields:

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

History

Language/Literature/Linguistics

Materials Science (with emphasis on environmental applications)

Mathematical Sciences

Neurosciences

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)

Public Policy

Sociology

Urban and Regional Planning (with emphasis on smart cities and waste management)

Visual Arts

Women’s and Gender Studies

July 15, 2024: Application deadline

Mid-September 2024: Review of applications

October 2024: USIEF informs applicants about review outcome

Mid-November 2024: Interviews of shortlisted candidates

End November 2024: USIEF notifies principal and alternate nominees

December 2025: USIEF forwards applications for FFSB approval and placement

April 2025: USIEF notifies finalists about FFSB approval

May/June 2025: Pre-Departure Orientation

August/September 2025: Program begins

Apply for only one Fulbright-Nehru fellowship category during a competition cycle.

Candidates cannot apply for Fulbright-Nehru and Fulbright-Kalam grants in the same academic year.

Plagiarism in the application will lead to disqualification.

Applications must be submitted online unless otherwise specified.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Extensions and transfer of visa sponsorship will not be permitted.

Public health conditions, consular services availability, and U.S. institutional operating status may affect travel and participation.

Follow the below steps to apply for the program:
1. Visit Our Official Website.
2. Read carefully all the information about the program details.
3. Click on the "Register" to complete the registration with required details.
4. After successful registration, Use the received credentials to log into your account.
5. Once logged in, Click on the "Apply" button.
6. You will be directed to the application form. Fill in all the required details accurately.
7. Prepare the necessary documents as specified in the application requirements.
8. Upload these documents in the designated sections of the application form.
9. Before submitting, review all the information you have provided.
10. After that, Click on the "Submit” button to submit your application.
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