There has been a big demand this year for Research Grants and Grants to PhD students at UK universities and all grants have now been allocated. Applications for 2009 will however be accepted and decisions made early next year.
The Charles Wallace India Trust is an arts, heritage conservation and humanities scholarship fund. It supports Indians in the early or middle stage of their careers to spend focused time in the UK, helping to achieve their artistic, professional or academic ambitions.
There are four types of grant that the Trust awards
Fully Funded Awards in the arts and heritage conservation
Visiting Fellowships of 2-3 months duration, fully funded
Grants towards the costs of Short Research or Professional Visits. These do not cover full costs
Grants towards the cost of the penultimate or final year of Doctoral Study at a UK university
Charles Wallace lived and worked in Kolkata. He was the co founder of the Shaw Wallace company, although there are no connections now between the Trust and the company.
Charles Wallace died in 1916, leaving his modest fortune to his family for one generation and then for the benefit of the people among whom he had made it.
In 1981, following an agreement between the Indian and UK governments, the Charles Wallace India Trust was established under English charity law. It is run by four Trustees and a Secretary.
Since being established it has made around 2500 grants to Indians working in the arts, in heritage conservation and the humanities.
British Council India advises on the work of the Trust and provides administrative support.
For more detailed description of these grants, details of eligibility and how to apply please see subsequent pages.
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