Applications Invited For Annual Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships

NEW DELHI (ANI) -The United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) has officially opened its doors to applicants for the annual Fulbright-Nehru and other Fulbright fellowships.

As per the official statement, the programs are jointly funded by the US Department of State and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and will serve as a bridge connecting the people of India and the United States.

“Alumni of such exchange and scholarship programs have demonstrated strong leadership in their academic disciplines and professions. Outstanding Indian students, scholars, teachers, artists, and professionals of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply” the statement from the US embassy here said.

“My Fulbright journey at the University of Washington, Seattle has been truly transformative. The time spent here has not only refined my research questions but has also profoundly influenced the way I approach finding answers. Interacting with distinguished experts in climate change and freshwater ecology has been a pivotal experience, marking a significant milestone in my academic and professional growth,” said Aashna Sharma, 2023-2024 Fulbright-Kalam Climate fellow for Postdoctoral Research at the University of Washington, Seattle.

The statement also said that in the last 78 years, the US government’s global Fulbright program has fostered enduring connections, dispelled misconceptions, and fostered collaboration toward shared objectives.

USIEF is currently receiving applications from Indian citizens for the academic year 2025-2026.