Charles Wallace India Trust, GRANTS FOR DOCTORAL STUDY

Open for appliactions for 2011-12

GRANTS TOWARDS COMPLETING DOCTORAL STUDY AT UK UNIVERSITIES
3 or 4 grants a year are given to help Indian nationals doing doctorates at UK universities who are in their final year. Currently £1000 they are meant as a contribution towards completing the doctorate.
Subjects covered include: history, literature, archaeology, philosophy, performing and creative arts
Subjects not covered include: management, sciences, economics, law, development studies, publishing
This list is illustrative and intended as a guide. Grants are made at the Secretary’s discretion.

Applicants should
  • be Indian Citizens normally living in India
  • be between 25 and 38 years
  • have a good knowledge of English
  • be within sight of completing their doctoral studies at a UK university
  • not have received a CWIT grant in the last 5 years
  • be intending to return to study or work in India
How to apply
Applications should be made by e-mail direct to CWIT in London cwit@btinternet.com
Applications should include
  • a brief CV including both your e-mail and postal address
  • a statement describing your doctoral research and saying when you will present your thesis
  • mention of any other grants you are receiving or for which you are applying
  • the names and e-mail addresses of two referees in the UK who know your work-your PhD supervisor could be one
  • an assurance that you are within the eligible age range and have not received a grant from CWIT in the last 5 years
No form is required
Applications may be made throughout the year up to the deadline of 15 January 2011 and will be considered all together in early April.

Scholarship for  Doctoral studies in the field of history, literature, archaeology, philosophy, performing and creative arts.

Further scholarship information and application
Charles Wallace India Trust, GRANTS FOR DOCTORAL STUDY