Bourse Fulbright-Nehru Recherche Inde 2027-2028

Contexte

The United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) has opened applications for the 2027-2028 Fulbright-Nehru Student Research Fellowships, offering U.S. students an opportunity to undertake independent research in India. The fellowship is designed for motivated scholars seeking to strengthen their academic expertise, develop international research experience and gain deeper insight into India’s diverse social, cultural, academic and professional environments.

The programme allows selected fellows to design and conduct their own research projects while collaborating with recognised Indian institutions. Applications are welcomed across academic and professional fields, with particular encouragement for projects connected to areas of strategic interest to the United States and India.

The Fulbright-Nehru Student Research Fellowship provides an opportunity for U.S. students to spend an extended period in India undertaking research aligned with their academic and professional interests.

Fellows develop their own research proposals, allowing them to establish projects that are relevant to their academic objectives. The programme also encourages interdisciplinary, comparative and policy-oriented research, particularly among applicants from the arts, humanities and social sciences.

The fellowship can provide valuable international exposure while enabling researchers to engage directly with Indian scholars, practitioners, institutions and communities.

Missions et responsabilités

• Design and conduct independent research projects in India.
• Collaborate with recognised Indian institutions, scholars, practitioners and communities.
• Develop research proposals relevant to academic and professional objectives.
• Engage in interdisciplinary, comparative and policy-oriented research, particularly in arts, humanities and social sciences.
• Explore issues relevant to contemporary global challenges and strategic cooperation areas.
• Conduct research beyond major urban centres, examining diverse social, cultural, economic and academic environments in smaller towns and rural communities.

Profil recherché

• U.S. students seeking to undertake independent research.
• Applicants across academic and professional disciplines, with priority for critical minerals and supply chains, defense and security, energy security, science and research collaboration, space cooperation, technology and innovation.
• Applicants from arts, humanities and social sciences for interdisciplinary or comparative projects.
• Candidates capable of identifying an appropriate Indian institution for affiliation.

Conditions et avantages

• Opportunity to spend an extended period in India undertaking research.
• International exposure and engagement with Indian scholars and communities.
• Assistance from USIEF in identifying an appropriate host institution if not secured.
• Affiliation with recognised higher education institutions approved by relevant authorities (UGC, AICTE, medical accreditation requirements).

Dossier de candidature

• Clear research proposal.
• Letter of affiliation or evidence of correspondence with a potential host institution.
• Supporting documentation requested by the programme.
• Research plans demonstrating connection between the proposed project, academic/professional objectives and the research environment in India.

Comment postuler

Interested U.S. students should review the official Fulbright U.S. Student Program information and the India-specific Fulbright-Nehru award details before preparing their applications. Applicants should submit their applications before the deadline and carefully review the official programme requirements, grant benefits, eligibility conditions and application procedures.

Date limite : Tuesday, 6 October 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Procédure : Visit the official website to apply through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program in cooperation with USIEF.

Référence : 2027-2028 Fulbright-Nehru Student Research Fellowships in India