Fulbright-Nehru Academic & Professional Excellence Fellowships 2022-23: Apply by July 15

About

Applications are now invited for the Fulbright-Nehru Academic & Professional Excellence Fellowships 2022-23. The Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowships aim to provide Indian faculty, researchers, and professionals the opportunity to teach, conduct research, or carry out a combination of teaching and research at a U.S. institution. Depending on the U.S. host institution, it is likely that the grantee may contribute towards developing a curriculum and conducting workshops and seminars.

These fellowships are for four to nine months. If you are applying for a Flex Award, the minimum length of the total grant is four months and the maximum is six months.

Research 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);
• Economics
• Education Policy and Planning
• Energy Studies
• Geography (including GIS and Geology)
• History
• Language and Literature
• Materials Science (with emphasis on environmental applications)
• Mathematical Sciences
• Neuroscience
• Performing Arts
• Physics
• Political Science (including, but not limited to, International Security and Strategic Studies)
• Public Health
• Public Policy
• Sociology
• Urban and Regional Planning (with emphasis on smart cities and waste management)
• Visual Arts
• Women’s and Gender Studies

Grant Benefits

The fellowships provide J-1 visa support, a monthly stipend, Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges per U.S. Government guidelines, round-trip economy class air travel (two round-trip economy class air tickets for Flex), a modest settling-in allowance, and a professional allowance. Subject to availability of funds, in case of grantees on eight or nine-month grants, a dependent allowance and international travel may be provided for one accompanying eligible dependent provided the dependent is with the grantee in the U.S. for at least 80 percent of the grant period. Flex grantees are not eligible for dependent benefits.

Eligibility Criteria

In addition to the General Prerequisites:

1. faculty/ researchers must have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent published work with at least five years of relevant teaching/research experience;
2. professionals outside academe must have a master’s degree or equivalent published work with recognized professional standing and at least five years relevant experience;
3. the applicant should upload a recent significant publication (copy of paper/ article) in the online application (not exceeding 30 pages); and
4. if the applicant is employed, s/he must follow the instructions carefully regarding the employer’s endorsement. The employer must indicate that leave will be granted for the fellowship period. The applicant must obtain the endorsement from the appropriate administrative authority on the Letter of Support from the Home Institution.
   

   How to Apply?

   Interested candidates can apply online by clicking here. The last date to apply is July 15, 2021.