Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application) | September 2027 (Recommendations) | September 2027 (Optional invitation letter)
Funding Amounts: $4,000 per month for 4–9 months; Flex awards total 4–6 months, plus allowances
Summary: Supports U.S. scholars, professionals, and artists undertaking research, teaching, and professional projects in India.
Key Information: U.S. citizenship is required; affiliation must be with an approved Indian higher education institution outside Jammu and Kashmir.
Description
Administered in India by the United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF), these awards support research, teaching, combined teaching/research, and professional or artistic projects across all disciplines. Scholars may teach undergraduate or graduate courses, mentor students, develop curricula and programs, and collaborate on institutional initiatives. Teaching can include co-teaching, guest lectures, workshops, seminars, and short courses. Applicants determine and explain their allocation of time among activities.
Priority themes reflect shared U.S.–India interests: critical minerals and supply chains, defense and security, energy security, science and research collaboration, space cooperation, and technology and innovation. Arts, humanities, and social science scholars are encouraged to propose interdisciplinary, comparative, or policy-relevant work engaging these themes. Public talks, mentoring, and outreach complement the primary project and advance mutual understanding.
