Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowships for Doctoral Research 2025-2026
Provided by Fulbright-Kalam Climate
This round closed on 15 Jul 2024.
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About this Scholarship
The Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowships are designed to build long-term capacity to address climate change-related issues in India and the U.S.
These fellowships are designed for Indian scholars who are registered for a Ph.D. at an Indian institution.
These fellowships are for six to nine months.
Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowship fields include, but are not limited to:
- clean energy technologies and energy transition;
- climate and health;
- climate finance;
- climate justice and equity;
- climate resilience, mitigation, and adaptation;
- climate-smart agriculture;
- climatology;
- critical and emerging technology (including applied AI for climate/agriculture, harnessing high-performance computing/quantum computing for climate mitigation, and biotech);
- critical minerals supply chains;
- disaster resilience;
- green mobility, green buildings and construction;
- oceanography;
- renewable energy;
- sustainability.
Eligibility Criteria
In addition to the General Prerequisites
The applicant should have done reasonable study pertaining to their research objectives, especially in the identification of resources in India and the U.S.
Applicants must be registered for a Ph.D. at an Indian institution on or before November 1, 2023.
- One of the recommendations should be from the Ph.D. supervisor which comments on the applicant’s research, need for the fellowship, and must indicate the Ph.D. registration date and topic.
- This grant is intended for Ph.D. students to conduct research essential to their dissertations/thesis.
- 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, they must follow the instructions carefully regarding employer’s endorsement.
- The applicant must upload a copy of original published/presented paper or extracts from the Master’s/M.Phil. thesis in the online application form (not exceeding 20 pages).
How to Apply
<ol><li>Applications must be submitted online at: https://apply.iie.org/ffsp2025</li><li>Please carefully review the Application Instructions before starting your online application.</li><li>Please refer to the Applicant Checklist before submitting the application.</li><li>In addition, you must complete the FK-DR Applicant Annexure and Employer’s Endorsement Form (if applicable) and upload on your online application.</li></ol>
Scholarship at a glance
| Deadline | 15 July 2024 |
|---|---|
| Study level | All |
| Type | International |
| Provider | Fulbright-Kalam Climate |
Common questions
Who is eligible for the Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowships for Doctoral Research 2025-2026?
To apply you need to meet these conditions: In addition to the General Prerequisites The applicant should have done reasonable study pertaining to their research objectives, especially in the identification of resources in India and the U.S. Applicants must be registered for a Ph.D. at an Indian institution on or before November 1, 2023. One of the recommendations should be from the Ph.D. supervisor which comments on the applicant’s research, need for the fellowship, and must indicate the Ph.D. registration date and topic. This grant is intended for Ph.D. students to conduct research essential to their dissertations/thesis. 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, they must follow the instructions carefully regarding employer’s endorsement. The applicant must upload a copy of original published/presented paper or extracts from the Master’s/M.Phil. thesis in the online application form (not exceeding 20 pages).
What is the last date to apply for the Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowships for Doctoral Research 2025-2026?
Applications close on 15 July 2024. Apply before this date — late submissions are not considered.
How do I apply for the Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowships for Doctoral Research 2025-2026?
Apply in 4 steps: Applications must be submitted online at: https://apply.iie.org/ffsp2025; Please carefully review the Application Instructions before starting your online application.; Please refer to the Applicant Checklist before submitting the application.; In addition, you must complete the FK-DR Applicant Annexure and Employer’s Endorsement Form (if applicable) and upload on your online application..
Which students can apply for the Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowships for Doctoral Research 2025-2026?
This scholarship is open to all students and is run by Fulbright-Kalam Climate.
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