An Overview of the Publication
This publication was written by a group of former Fulbright researchers (see this article for general background information about the survey respondents). Each of the articles are based on reflections from Fulbright researchers about their experiences doing research and field work in India.
Who wrote this publication?
Each year, several U.S. citizens receive government-funded grants through the Fulbright Program to carry out research projects around the world, with many of them taking place in India. This publication was written by former Fulbright research grant recipients whose research and field work took place in India during the time period of 2015–2018.
Where does the data come from?
Fulbright research projects in India span diverse geographies, sectors, topics, and methodologies. Over time, researchers have gathered a lot of information about the opportunities, logistics, and challenges of doing research and field work in India. In an attempt to capture their collective knowledge, a detailed survey was distributed to the past four cohorts of Fulbright researchers in India. 39 researchers responded to the survey. This blog attempts to summarize the insights of those researchers both for future Fulbright researchers and for others doing research and field work in India. While the topics covered aren’t exhaustive, we hope that they will serve as a helpful starting point for those planning or in the midst of their own research endeavors.
Disclaimer: This site (Research and Field Work in India) is not an official site of the Fulbright Program or the U.S. Department of State. The views expressed on this site are entirely those of its authors and do not represent the views of the Fulbright Program, the U.S. Department of State, or any of its partner organizations.
