The Fulbright-Nehru International Education Administrators Award provides U.S. higher ed administrators a two-week, immersive seminar in India to foster academic exchange and research collaboration.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates: February 1, 2027 (Full application deadline, 5:00 PM EST)
Funding Amounts: Award covers round-trip travel, lodging, and per diem for a two-week seminar in India; no dependent benefits.
Summary: Two-week funded seminar in India for U.S. higher education administrators to explore the Indian education system and build international academic networks.
Key Information: Open only to U.S. higher education administrators with at least five years of relevant experience; dependents cannot accompany participants.
This award provides U.S. higher education administrators and executives with an immersive two-week seminar in India, designed to deepen understanding of the Indian higher education landscape. Participants will engage in meetings with Indian university leaders, private sector representatives, and government officials, and visit major universities, research institutes, and NGOs. The program emphasizes knowledge exchange, collaborative discussion, and cultural experiences, fostering international networks and promoting academic partnerships between the United States and India.