travel grants for postgraduate students.

travel grants-Travel grants are provided to the students proceeding for post-graduate and doctoral studies and for professionals proceeding for their mid-career programmes or to attend relevant and meaningful seminars and conferences abroad.
Travel Grants are non-repayable funds given by one party often by a government department, corporation, foundation or trust, to grant seekers. In order to receive a grant, providers usually ask for the submission of application also referred to as a proposal. Few related entities might also ask for an in-person interview or presentation of your proposal.

1. CONTENTS Introduction International Travel Support(ITS) Indian National Science Academy IIT Travel Grant Conference Travel Award Council Of Industrial And Scientific Research (CSIR) Conference, Travel, Exhibition And Popular Lectures (CTEP) UGC Travel Grant Department Of Science And Technology (DST) Ratan Tata Travel Grants Indian Council Of Medical Research (ICMR) References

2. What are travel grants? Travel grants are non-repayable funds. Provided to students proceeding for post graduate and doctoral studies or to attend relevant seminars and conferences. Not only for students, benefits individual, group or organisation

3. Where do we find travel grants? Universities/Colleges Foundations Research Centers Professional societies Conference/Seminar Providers Government/ Local Bodies Embassies and /NGOs, Corporate, etc .

4. How to Apply for a Travel Grant?  The grant application should be prepared in the following format (3 sets) T welve weeks prior Cover Letter Abstract of paper c) Copy of Acceptance Letter d) Two  recommendation letters e) Budget. f) Letter from the institution

5. When to start? If you are planning to attend a conference, it must be planned at least 4 months ahead . Application process for a travel grant is not easy. Before applying for the grants, make sure to do some  research   into the background of the organization you’re applying for.

6. International Travel Support (ITS) Provides financial assistance to Indian researchers for presenting a research paper in an international scientific event held abroad. Y oung scientists ( age limit below 35 years as on date of start of the event) for attending training programmes, Short-term schools and Workshops. Economy class air-fare by shortest route . Applications - 60-90 days before the start of event

7. Scope: To provide financial assistance for presenting a original research paper or chairing a session or delivering a keynote address in an international scientific event held abroad (conference/seminar/symposium etc.). : Masters degree in science International character No financial assistance earlier

8. Nature of Support : This scheme provides to & fro economic class air fare by the shortest route, airport tax and visa fees for attending the specific event. reimbursement basis

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