| About the Fellowship The U.S.-India TRUST Fellowship advances U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to advancing strategic technology cooperation through a public–private partnership that brings outstanding post-doctoral researchers from leading U.S. institutions to conduct innovative research for 12 months at premier universities in India. The initiative is a collaboration among the U.S Consulate General Chennai, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IITM) and founding sponsors Pratiksha Trust and Mazumdar Shaw Philanthropy (MSP). |
| Program Objectives • Foster academic exchange between the United States and India and strengthen long-term international partnerships • Enable impactful research outcomes – publications, patents, and commercialization |
Strategic Research Focus Areas
Aligned with “Transforming the Relationship Utilizing Strategic Technology” TRUST initiative
| Artificial Intelligence Quantum Computing Defense and Space | Semiconductors Biotechnology Energy |
| Fellowship Support and Benefits • Monthly stipend: $1,650 • In-campus housing and meals (complimentary – host institution) • Health/medical insurance (host institution) • One round-trip economy airfare between U.S. residence city and Chennai/Bengaluru/Manipal – on your own or U.S. university or host institution • Visa and on-ground logistical support |
| Eligibility • Post-doctoral researchers from leading U.S. institutions • Research must align with TRUST strategic technology fields • Preference for U.S. citizens with no prior experience in India |
| Application Process Submit applications to – iro.admin@iisc.ac.in Required documents: • Academic CV (including top 2–3 publications) • Research plan (2–3 pages) • Host faculty consent letter (optional) Deadline for submitting applications: June 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM (U.S. Eastern Time) |
| Contact Dr. Amita Sneh, Chief International Officer Indian Institute of Science (IISc) CV Raman Nagar Road, Bengaluru – 560012, Karnataka, India 📧iro.admin@iisc.ac.in; cc: chair.oir@iisc.ac.in 📞 +91-80-2360-2567 & +91-80-2293-2560 🌐 oir.iisc.ac.in |