The United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) is organizing a free, in-person mentoring workshop focused on the application process and guidelines for the 2027-2028 Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships. The half-day session at The Lalit Chandigarh on April 25, 2026 will feature a Fulbright-Nehru alumna/alumnus sharing insights into their application journey, research experience, and cultural engagement in the United States.

Target Audience: PhD scholars, researchers, faculty members, and professionals seeking short-term research or teaching opportunities in the United States. This is specifically for those planning to apply to one of three Fulbright-Nehru fellowship tracks: Doctoral Research Fellowships, Postdoctoral Research Fellowships, or Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowships.

Geographic Eligibility: India-based applicants. The workshop is held in Chandigarh, and USIEF does not cover travel or accommodation expenses.

Tangible Benefits: Free mentoring session with direct guidance on Fulbright-Nehru application strategy, access to alumni insights, and structured preparation support for one of the most prestigious US-India exchange programs. The Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships themselves cover travel, stipend, and living expenses for research in the United States.

Eligible Research Fields: Critical Minerals and Supply Chains (Geology, Materials Science, Mining Engineering), Defense and Security (Cybersecurity, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics), Energy Security (Energy Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Energy Innovation), Science and Research (Bioengineering, Artificial Intelligence, Semiconductor Engineering), Space Cooperation (Astrophysics, Planetary Science, Space Systems Engineering, Satellite Communications), and Technology and Innovation (Data Science, Quantum Computing, Electrical and Electronics Engineering).

DEADLINE: April 22, 2026 (Registration closes)

Location : Chandigarh, India

Categories : Personal Growth . Others

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