Fulbright Kalam Climate Fellowships for Doctoral Research 2025-2026

About:

USIEF administers the Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowships to build long-term capacity to address climate change-related issues in India and the U.S. The objective is to promote further mutual understanding between the two peoples through a wider exchange of knowledge and professional talents – intend to partner to build long-term capacity in the United States and India by engaging scientific and technical research scholars from both countries related to climate research and education.

Eligibility for the Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowships for Doctoral Research:

• Applicants registered for their Ph.D. should have conducted adequate research in the relevant field, especially in the identification of resources in India and the U.S. Applicant must be registered for a Ph.D. at an Indian institution on or before November 1, 2023. 
• This grant is intended for Ph.D. students to conduct research essential to their dissertations/thesis. Therefore, the expected Ph.D. thesis submission date should at least be three months after the Fulbright-Kalam grant end date. 
• If the applicant is employed, s/he must follow the instructions carefully regarding the employer’s endorsement. If applicable, the applicant must obtain the endorsement from the appropriate administrative authority on the “Employer’s Endorsement Form. The employer must indicate that leave will be granted for the fellowship period.
• The applicant must upload a copy of the original published/presented paper or extracts from the Master’/M.Phil. thesis in the online application form (not exceeding 20 pages).

Benefits:

• J-1 visa support.
• A monthly stipend.
• Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges per U.S. Government Guidelines.
• Round-trip economy class air travel.
• Applicable allowances and modest affiliation fees.

Application Deadline: July 15, 2024