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.
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.
- 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’.
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’.
