Overview
Nepali heritage-science researchers can apply for a 5–12 month Fulbright fellowship at the U.S. National Archives Heritage Science Research and Testing Lab in College Park, Maryland.
Complete fellowship details
The fellowship begins from September 2027 and supports 5–12 months of research with National Archives scientists and experts. It is designed for archival science, conservation, preservation and related interdisciplinary heritage-science research. Benefits include J-1 sponsorship, J-1-compliant health benefits, round-trip international travel, a modest living/settling/professional-development stipend and, when applicable, a modest dependent allowance.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must be Nepalese citizens; U.S. citizens or permanent residents, including dual citizens, are ineligible. A Master's degree is required, with a PhD or equivalent professional experience preferred. Advanced doctoral researchers completing heritage-science dissertation projects may apply. Heritage-science or archival research experience is preferred but not mandatory. Eligible disciplines include heritage/conservation science, preventive preservation, conservation treatment, chemistry, physics, materials science and engineering, and statistics.
Tips for this fellowship
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- Check eligibility, funding coverage, study/project level and every required document before investing time in the application.
- Prepare transcripts, references, language tests, proposal/motivation statement and proof documents early.
- Separate the scholarship deadline from any university/program admission deadline; they may be different.
- Treat “fully funded” as a source fact only when the official provider explicitly confirms the covered costs.
Verification notes
Verified against USEF-Nepal's current fellowship programme, eligibility, award-length, grant-benefit and document pages and the live IIE application portal. The deadline is 15 November 2026; no closing clock time is stated.
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