Scholarship
nlaks Research Travel Grants assist students pursuing their PhD. degrees in the subjects of humanities and social sciences from Indian universities to undertake short visits to universities abroad to consult experts, avail facilities and obtain data useful for their area of study. The grant is funded by the Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation as part of its initiative to support innovative research.
Important Dates
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for the travel grant, you must be a registered Ph.D. student pursuing research in the field of Social Sciences or Humanities for at least two years and no more than four years. You must hold a first class degree in your Bachelor's or Master's programme, preferably both. The grant has an eligibility criterion for age, wherein you must be under 35 years of age on 31 December in the year you apply.
How to Apply
- A sample of written work on the subject of your research, preferably a draft of a chapter of your PhD thesis, carrying details like surveys, reading lists and other work you have carried out towards the thesis.
- Evidence of your communication and positive response received from the institution abroad.
- A signed statement given in writing from your PhD supervisor that states your ability and focus towards work, the progress made in your research work, how a visit to the concerned institution abroad will benefit your project, and the inability to arrange funds for the visit from any other source.
Last Date
The last date for application is
Contact Details
For any further details, the applying candidates can refer to official notification using the following link.
www.inlaksfoundation.org/irtg/inlaks-travel-and-research-grant/