Fulbright Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships 2024 25

Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships 2024-25

Eligibility

To be eligible, the applicant must – 

  • have done adequate research in the relevant field, especially in the identification of resources in India
  • be registered for PhD at an Indian institution on or before November 1, 2022 (For U.S. applicants)

Note – These fellowships are for pre-doctoral level research. Applicants with PhD degrees or those at the final stage of PhD thesis submission will not be considered.

Benefits

The selected scholars will receive the following benefits –  

  • A monthly stipend
  • J-1 visa support
  • Accident and sickness program for exchanges as per the U.S. Government guidelines
  • Round-trip economy class air travel, applicable allowances and modest affiliation fees, if any
  • Opportunities to audit non-degree courses, conduct research and gain practical work experience in suitable settings in the US

Note – No allowances are provided for dependents. The grant is not sufficient to support family members.

Documents

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)/resume
  • Academic degree and marksheets
  • Language test scores
  • Letter of invitation
  • Passport
  • FNDR Applicant Annexure
  • FNDR Employer’s Endorsement Form
  • Ph.D. registration certificate
  • Original published/presented paper or extracts from the Master’s/M.Phil. thesis (not exceeding 20 pages)

Note – For detailed information, kindly go through the ‘Application Detailed Instructions’.

How can you apply?

Eligible candidates can apply for the fellowship by following the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: Click on the Apply Now button.
Step 2: Click on the ‘Register’ button on the right-hand side of the dashboard and fill in the required details to ‘Register’. (Note – If already registered, log in using the registered email Id.)
Step 3: Navigate to the ‘How to Apply’ section and click on the first link.
Step 4: For first-time users, click on the ‘Create an Account’ link, whereas registered users click on Login.
Step 5: To register for an account, enter an email address, first and last name, and date of birth and click on ‘Continue’.
Step 6: Enter the pin received through email to activate the account and create a password to complete the process.
Step 7: After successfully creating the account, fill in the required information step-by-step and upload the necessary documents s in PDF format as required. (Note- Applicants who already have an account can log in using a valid credentials)
Step 9: Fill in the grant and additional information and submit the form.

Note –

  • The name must be entered exactly the way it appears (or will appear) on the applicant’s passport.
  • For detailed information, kindly go through the ‘Application Detailed Instructions’.

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