When does the Khorana Scholarship application usually open, and when does it close?
The Khorana Scholarship call usually opens around September and closes in early to mid October. Selection takes 4 to 5 months, candidates are notified tentatively by mid March, and the internship runs mid May to end July. The official IUSSTF page lists only the 2025 call, with no 2026 deadline.
The Khorana Scholarship call typically opens around September and closes in early to mid October, so the window is short. The official IUSSTF page lists only the 2025 call and no 2026 deadline at the time of writing, which means you should treat these dates as a pattern from past cycles.
Typical Khorana Scholarship timeline
| Stage | Usual timing |
|---|---|
| Call for applications opens | Around September |
| Application deadline | Early to mid October |
| Full selection process (pre-screening, shortlisting, placement) | About 4 to 5 months |
| Selected candidates notified | Tentatively by mid March |
| Internship period | Mid May to end July |
Why the short window matters
You have to identify a US host mentor as part of your application, and that takes real time. Start shortlisting professors well before the portal opens.
My Advice
Do not wait for the call to be announced. Use the weeks before it to shortlist labs, read recent papers by potential mentors and draft your research idea. Then check the official notice for exact dates, since past timelines can shift.
This information is available on: iusstf.org
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