Grants are made to Indian postgraduate students towards fees or maintenance costs or occasionally with the costs of field or archival work in the UK (not in India). The Trust often helps by providing a grant when a student is writing up or completing a thesis. These grants are normally made in the second or final year of study. Students studying for a PhD or MPhil (Research) in India who need to gather material in UK or consult with British academics or others in order to complete their thesis may be considered. International travel expenses are not covered. Those with little or no overseas exposure will be given preference.

SUBJECT: Study in the humanities
QUALIFICATION: Basic postgraduate qualifications
GRANTS AVAILABLE: Up to six each year
INSTITUTION: Various

Eligibility and Guidelines
Applicants should:
›› be Indian nationals
›› be aged between 25 and 38
›› have completed their first degree/diploma in the area of their specialization
›› submit a proposal that should clearly states what they want to do in the UK and where, provide the name, address, phone number and e-mail of their research supervisor.

HOW TO APPLY
Applications for these partial awards should be addressed directly to the Secretary of the Trust.

There are two types of short term awards: conservation awards and arts awards.

For conservation - Short-term awards are made each year to enable young Indian conservators to study and gain practical experience in materials conservation in UK. This may include management of conservation projects or conservation of timber, stone, brick, metal structures, stained glass, earth etc.

Awards for museum and gallery curators, and art managers may also be made each year. Where possible these will include opportunities to gain practical experience.

Applications for these awards are made through British Council offices in India. In addition to these one award is made jointly with the Nehru Trust each year to enable a young museum conservator, curator or archaeologist to take up an attachment at the Victoria & Albert Museum or another agreed institution. Applicants should apply to the Nehru Trust.

For arts awards - Applications for short term arts awards are to be made through the various British council offices in India. The programme supports short term training attachments in the field of visual and performing arts.

SUBJECT: Postgraduate qualification or professional equivalent
DURATION: Varies between one and three months
AWARDS AVAILABLE:
For conservation - three or four.
For arts awards - three or four. In-UK costs, fees are covered and air fares may be covered.
INSTITUTION:
For conservation awards - Museums or UK institutions concerned with conservation or heritage management.
For arts awards - Arts workshops, studios, galleries, summer schools or art colleges.

Eligibility and Guidelines
The applicants should:
›› be Indian citizens, domiciled and resident in India
›› be aged between 25 and 38
›› have completed their first degree/diploma or professional qualification in the area of their specialisation and gained at least four years working experience.
›› submit a proposal that clearly states what they want to do in the UK and how they propose to put their training to use on their return to India
›› have already sought or agreed on placement/admission in an appropriate UK institution.
›› have good working knowledge of English

These enable Indian academics, writers and artists to spend time in a university or other institution for up to three months. Up to 9 Fellowships have been agreed with British Universities and other institutions. The Fellowship should be of benefit to both parties and the Fellow is expected to contribute to the life of the host institution. Selection is made by agreement between the host institution and the Trust, in some cases with the help of the British Council.

Under this programme there are opportunities for two writers-in-residence, an artist-in-residence, a translator-in-residence as well as for fellowships in Contemporary Asian Studies, Contemporary South Asian Studies, Modern Indian History, Social Anthropology, Journalism and Visual Art. The subject areas and host institutions are regularly reviewed.

Post graduate study in UK
A limited number of grants are made to Indian postgraduate students towards fees or maintenance costs or occasionally with the costs of field or archival work in UK. These grants cover a relatively small part of the full costs, for which applicants will need funds from other sources too, specially if the visit necessitates travel within the UK and some copying of documents, both of which can be expensive.

Short postdoctoral professional visits
Grants are made to assist scholars or research workers to undertake short-term assignments in UK. These grants are made towards in-UK costs only.

Scottish Universities Summer School
There are two three-week scholarships available to pay the fees for this residential school. One is to study British and Irish literature from 1900 to the present (partly funded by SUISS), and one for a writer from the South India to attend the Creative Writing Course in August. CWIT scholarships are for the fees only; participants are expected to pay for their own travel expenses and spending money.

Application and Selection
Applicants for Fully Funded Awards who are short listed for interview will be invited to New Delhi for an interview by the Trust. The interview will be held in late February/ early March. Candidates will be informed 20 days before the interview. Results will be announced in April 2007.

It is important that the application must be filled clearly since the interview will be based on the information provided in the form and statement of purpose.

Your statement of purpose should clearly indicate the following:
1.suitability of the course
2.reasons for choosing the specific university
3.reasons for studying abroad.
4.how the training/experience would be put to use on your return to India

The enclosures with the application form should include
1.A complete portfolio
2.A set of press clippings (if applicable)
3.Two references from people who are familiar with your work
4.Proof of educational qualification
5.A curriculum vitae

Important Notes
Candidates in Architecture, Fine Arts, Applied Arts, and related subjects must submit 12-15 colour slides of recent creative work in a plastic folder giving the size of the original, the material used and the date of completion. Candidates for Film, Dance and Acting must submit a video-cassette in VHS PAL or DVD format. Candidates for Music must submit a good quality audio tape. Only Portfolio/slides will be returned on request.

Applications to be made to the British Council latest by 15 November for courses starting the following academic year. The application forms are available starting 15 July 2006 for the 2007-08 scholarships and can either be downloaded or obtained from the nearest British Council office.

Applications for Partially Funded Awards will be considered in April 2007. Applicants will be informed by the Secretary of the Trust whether they have been successful or not. Applications can be submitted at any time, either direct to the Secretary of via the British Council up to a deadline of 1 February 2007. This is to allow time for references to be taken up before decisions are made in April 2007. Applications are also acceptable through e-mail and applicants are strongly encouraged to give the e-mail addresses of their referees.

Application forms can either be downloaded or obtained from the nearest British Council office. For further information please email at cwit@in.britishcouncil.org or contact the arts section in your nearest British Council Office.