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Fulbright-Nehru Master’s & Doctoral Fellowships

The most prestigious bilateral fellowship program between the United States and India. Designed for outstanding Indian graduates to pursue Master’s degrees or doctoral research at premier US universities (Harvard, Stanford, Columbia, MIT) in public policy, arts, environmental studies, and urban planning.

Grant / Award
100% Fully Funded (Full US University Tuition + Monthly Living Stipend + J-1 Visa + Roundtrip Airfare + Health Insurance)
Funding Organization
United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF)
Application Deadline
Applications open in February and close in mid-May annually.
Target Category
International Study

Scheme Details & Financial Benefit

The most prestigious bilateral fellowship program between the United States and India. Designed for outstanding Indian graduates to pursue Master’s degrees or doctoral research at premier US universities (Harvard, Stanford, Columbia, MIT) in public policy, arts, environmental studies, and urban planning.

Mandatory Eligibility Criteria

Indian citizens with strong academic records and minimum 3 years of professional work experience applying for Master’s/Ph.D. in the USA

Step-by-Step Application Procedure

1
Complete the online Fulbright application form on usief.org.in.
2
Submit detailed study objective, personal statement, and writing samples.
3
Shortlisted applicants invited for a personal interview before a joint Indo-American screening committee in New Delhi.

Required Documentation Checklist

Personal Statement and Statement of Purpose essays
Three confidential letters of recommendation
Complete degree marksheets and transcripts
Employer endorsement form and work experience letters

Direct Official Application Portal

Apply directly on the authentic government / trust portal without intermediaries.

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