Kalvimalar

Each year there are about 15�20 grants awarded for short-term research purpose. Primarily , these grants are for academic research scholars, however, professionals working in the arts or heritage conservation sectors may also apply to do short-term research.

CWIT provides �1,400 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 travel costs within India and are 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.

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 (�600) 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.  

Fields covered:

History
Literature
Archaeology
History of art
Philosophy
Performing and creative arts

Management, Science, Economics, Law, Development studies, Anthropology, Contemporary international relations and Publishing are the fields that are not covered in this grant.  

Eligibility

The applicant should:
Be Indian citizens living in India
Be between 25 and 45
Have good knowledge of English
Have completed their studies and have 4 or more years of research or experience in their specialization, or be in the final stages of their doctorate
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 5 years

How to apply:

Brief CV including e-mail and 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 2-3 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 3 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 5 years

More details at https://www.charleswallaceindiatrust.com/research#research-how-to-apply