The Fulbright-Nehru International Education Administrators (IEA) Seminar 2026 is a prestigious, fully funded, two-week professional development program for mid- to senior-level Indian higher education administrators. The seminar aims to enhance participants’ leadership in international education, deepen their understanding of the U.S. higher education system, and foster institutional partnerships between India and the United States.
Key Features:
- Duration: Two weeks in the United States.
- Activities: Campus visits, meetings with U.S. university leaders, briefings on higher education policy and administration, and cultural experiences.
- Goal: To build capacity for internationalization, exchange best practices, and promote collaboration between Indian and U.S. institutions.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be an Indian citizen residing in India at the time of application.
- Hold a mid- or senior-level administrative position (such as dean, director, registrar, or equivalent) at an Indian college or university.
- should be mid to senior-level college or university administrators (vice-chancellors, deans, directors of international centres/offices, foreign student advisors, or registrars, etc.) working at Indian institutions;
- must have at least two years’ experience in the relevant field;
- should have the responsibility of enhancing the international dimension of their institutions and should wish to build the capacity of their faculty and students through international collaborations and exchange, and innovative curricular design;
- Demonstrate leadership, a record of professional achievement, and a commitment to advancing international education.
- Proficiency in English is required.
- Must agree to return to India upon completion of the seminar and stay for at least two years.
Application Timeline:
- Application deadline: October 2025, 5:00 PM EST (for the 2026 seminar).
- Selection is highly competitive.
Funding and Benefits:
- Covers international travel, program-related local travel, accommodation, and subsistence.
- Provides a unique opportunity to network with U.S. and Indian peers and gain insights into best practices in higher education administration
