Fulbright-Nehru Open Study/Research Award

The Fulbright-Nehru Student Research grant provides recipients the opportunity to conduct individually designed research projects in India. Applications in all fields of study are considered. The award is for 9 months with flexible start dates, allowing doctoral candidates to begin grants anytime from July 2026 through March 2027. Non-Ph.D. grantees must attend a mandatory orientation in Delhi in mid-August 2026. Grantees must be affiliated with institutions of higher education approved by the Indian Ministry of Education or medical institutions accredited by the Medical Council of India. Affiliations are available throughout India except for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, and additional government approval may be required for protected/restricted areas. The program provides a monthly stipend, international travel benefits, health coverage, and opportunities to engage with the Fulbright community through the annual South and Central Asia Fulbright Midyear Conference.