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Overview

There are 15–20 grants awarded each year for short-term research. These grants are primarily for academic research scholars, however, professionals working in the arts or heritage conservation sectors may also apply to do short-term research.

CWIT provides £1,750 to each researcher, towards the costs of their stay in the UK. The funding is usually enough for a period of about three weeks. The grants are payable in the UK and do not cover the international travel costs. Please note that the grantees will also be expected to cover their own visa costs as well as travel costs within India. Grantees are also required to obtain the appropriate level of insurance cover for travel and medical emergencies.

Applicants planning to stay in the UK for more than three weeks will need to supplement the CWIT grant with other funding e.g. a grant from the Indian Council for Historical Research.

CWIT also offers a few grants each year to Indian students in the final stages of their doctorates at UK universities who can give us an assurance that they intend to return to India. These grants are small (£700) and intended to help fill a funding gap. To be successful in securing a CWIT grant you will need to show evidence of funding/income from other sources. 

Eligibility

 

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The applicant should:

  • Be an Indian citizen living in India

  • Be between 25 and 45

  • Have good knowledge of English

  • Have completed their studies and have four or more years of research or experience in their specialisation, or be in the final stages of their doctorates

  • State clearly and exactly what they want to do in the UK and which archival material they wish to consult

  • Where relevant say whether they have contacted academic or professional contacts who have agreed to meet them

  • State how they plan to use the experience on their return to India

  • Not have received a CWIT grant within the previous five years

Fields Of Study

This in an illustrative list, intended as a guide. If you are doubtful about eligibility please ask.

Fields Covered

  • History

  • Literature

  • Archaeology

  • History of art

  • Philosophy

  • Performing and creative arts

Fields NOT Covered

  • Management

  • Science

  • Economics

  • Law

  • Development studies

  • Anthropology

  • Contemporary international relations

  • Publishing

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How To Apply

You will need:

  • Brief CV including e-mail address, postal address and photo

  • Emergency name and contact details in India

  • A clear statement of what you want to achieve in the UK, and for academic researchers what sources you wish to consult - be as specific as possible and don’t write more than two to three pages

  • An indication of how much time you wish to spend in the UK - remember the CWIT grant is reckoned to be sufficient for about three weeks

  • Names and addresses of two referees who know your work well and who have agreed to be referees

  • An assurance that you are within the eligible age range and haven’t received a CWIT grant within the last five years

Click here for guidelines on how to write a research proposal.

British Library, image: Tony Antoniou

British Library, image: Tony Antoniou

 

Applications are now open.

 

The General Data Protection Regulation came into force in May 2018 and requires organisations to state their policies regarding the protection of personal data. The Charles Wallace India Trust (CWIT) holds the personal data of all applicants seeking grants e.g. their names, addresses, telephone numbers and next of kin. 

 Community

Read about the experiences of past CWIT scholars and download our grantee list.