2027-2028 Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Research Fellowships Applications are now open, The Postdoctoral Research Fellowships are designed for early-career faculty and researchers in India, offering an opportunity to enhance their research capabilities. Postdoctoral fellows will have access to some of the finest resources in their areas of interest and will help build long-term collaborative relationships with U.S. faculty and institutions. These fellowships are for eight to 24 months.
Interested candidates are encouraged to carefully review the fellowship opportunity and submit their applications before the specified deadline.
Last Date of Application: 15th July 2026
Fields of Study for 2027-2028 Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Research Fellowships Applications are now open
- Critical Minerals and Supply Chains
- Science and Research Collaboration
- Defense and Security
- Energy Security
- Space Cooperation
- Technology and Innovation
Eligibility for 2027-2028 Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Research Fellowships Applications are now open
- The applicant must have a Ph.D. or a D.M. degree within the past four years. They must have obtained Ph.D. degree between July 15, 2022 and July 14, 2026. The applicant is required to upload their Ph.D. or D.M. degree certificate/provisional on the online application;
- The applicant must have a publication in a reputed journal. They must upload a recent significant publication (copy of paper/article) on the online application (not exceeding 30 pages); and
- If applicant is employed, please follow the instructions carefully regarding employer’s endorsement. If applicable, obtain the endorsement from the appropriate administrative authority on the FNPostdoc Letter of Support from Home Institution. The employer must indicate that leave will be granted for the fellowship period. Candidates working under government-funded projects are also required to get endorsement from their affiliating institutions in India.
- Employees of the Government of India and Indian State Governments are not eligible for any Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships. This includes civil servants in central services (such as IAS, IPS, IRS, IFS, and allied services), state government services (including state civil services), and bureaucratic staff employed in central and state ministries or departments. However, researchers, scientists, and academicians from CSIR, ICAR, ICGEB, DRDO, ISRO, ICMR, DBT institutions, DST laboratories, BARC, IISc, and IITs, as well as other centrally funded government institutions and universities, are eligible to apply.Fields of Study
How to apply?
Applications must be submitted online at: https://apply.iie.org/fvsp2027
Please carefully review the FNPostdoc Applicant Instructions before starting your online application
Please refer to FNPostdoc Applicant Checklist before submitting the application
In addition, you must complete and upload the FNPostdoc Applicant Annexure and FNPostdoc Letter of Support from Home Institution on your online application (if applicable).
Learn more about the Fellowship Program
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