What benefits will I get from a Fulbright-Nehru fellowship if I study in the USA?
Fulbright-Nehru fellowships can support Indian students in the USA with tuition and fees for Masters Fellowships, a monthly stipend for research and professional fellowships, round-trip economy airfare, health coverage and J-1 visa support. Benefits vary by fellowship, and USIEF states that funding may not cover every cost.
A Fulbright-Nehru fellowship can help with tuition, living costs, airfare and health coverage while you are in the USA. The exact benefits depend on the fellowship type and available funding, and there is no fixed package for every fellow.
Fulbright-Nehru Fellowship Benefits
| Benefit | What It Offers |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees | Masters Fellowships fund tuition and fees at a US institution, subject to programme rules and available funding. |
| Monthly living support | Research and professional fellowships can provide a monthly stipend for living costs. |
| Airfare | Selected fellows receive round-trip economy-class travel between India and the USA. |
| Health coverage | Fellows receive Accident and Sickness Program coverage under US Government guidelines. |
| J-1 visa support | Fulbright provides support related to the J-1 exchange visitor visa. |
Additional Support for Some Fellowships
- A modest settling-in allowance for some fellowships, including Postdoctoral and Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowships.
- A professional allowance for Academic and Professional Excellence Fellows.
- Applicable allowances and modest affiliation fees, if needed, for Doctoral Research Fellows.
- Support for one eligible accompanying dependent on some 8- or 9-month fellowships, subject to funding and conditions.
My Advice
Identify which fellowship category you are applying under, since the benefits differ by type. Do not assume every cost will be covered, because USIEF notes that funding may fall short, so plan a small buffer of your own. Read the fellowship's official page for current benefit details.
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