All Fulbrighters must be affiliated with one primary host institution of higher education approved and listed on the website of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, including institutions accredited by AICTE, UGC and other Apex Level Bodies of the Ministry or Medical institutions accredited by the National Medical Commission (NMC).

The affiliating institution designates one of its faculty members to serve as the faculty coordinator, advisor, or supervisor for the Fulbright grantee. Grantees are expected to maintain regular contact with this faculty member throughout the duration of their grant. USIEF strongly encourages all grantees to initiate communication with their designated faculty contact as soon as the details are shared. For Fulbright-Nehru and Fulbright-Kalam grants, USIEF will cover an affiliation fee of up to US$500, if requested by the host institution in India.