Fulbright-Nehru International Fellowship | |
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Description | Awarded for academic excellence and leadership in cultural exchange |
Country | India and the United States |
Presented by | United States-India Educational Foundation |
Website | www |
Fulbright-Nehru International Fellowship is a prestigious scholarship program that facilitates cultural exchange and academic collaboration between India and the United States. Named after Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, and Senator J. William Fulbright, the program supports Indian students and scholars in their pursuit of higher education in various fields at U.S. institutions. [1] [2] [3]
The Fulbright-Nehru Fellowship aims to strengthen mutual understanding between the peoples of India and the United States through academic and cultural exchange. [4] Participants are selected to study, research, and teach in a wide range of disciplines at U.S. institutions. [5] [6] [7]
Candidates must: [8]
Applicants go through a multi-stage selection process: [9]
Fellows receive: [10]
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