These fellowships are designed for Indian faculty and researchers who are in the early stages of their research careers in India. The Postdoctoral Research Fellowships will provide opportunities to talented faculty and researchers to strengthen their research capacities. 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.
About United States-India Educational Foundation
The United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) (formerly known as the United States Educational Foundation in India) is an international foundation dedicated to higher education in India and the United States. Its primary focal points include administering the Fulbright Program to Indian and American students, faculty and professionals; encouraging international engagement of Fulbright scholars; advising students in India of higher education opportunities in the United States; and linking higher education institutions in the USA and India. In addition to administering the Fulbright-Neh... continue reading

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United States-India Educational Foundation PhD Scholarship
Aim and Benefits of United States-India Educational Foundation PhD Scholarship
A monthly stipend + round trip air travel + settling-in allowance + other benefits
Requirements for United States-India Educational Foundation PhD Scholarship Qualification
- Applicants must meet the general eligibility requirements.
- Applicants of Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Research Fellowships 2022 must have obtained a PhD degree between August 17, 2018, and August 16, 2022.
- Applicants must illustrate the evidence of their academic and professional achievements.
- Candidates applying for obtained PhD degree between August 17, 2018, and August 16, 2022, who are employed must follow the instructions regarding the employer’s endorsement.
- Applicants may get the endorsement from the appropriate administrative authority on the FNPostdoc Employer’s Endorsement Form.
Application Deadline
August 17, 2022How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
United States-India Educational Foundation on to apply
- Applications must be submitted online at: https://apply.iie.org/fvsp2023
- 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 following documents on your online application FNPostdoc Applicant Annexure
FNPostdoc Letter of Support from Home Institution