SHORT RESEARCH or PROFESSIONAL VISITS
Every year CWIT offers 10 - 15 grants towards the costs in the UK of short visits by academic research scholars and professionals working in the arts, heritage conservation and humanities. These grants are generally sufficient for visits of up to 3 weeks. Applicants planning to stay longer need to supplement this grant from other sources. The grants do not cover international fares.
It is worth noting that researchers planning to use libraries such as the British Library can often prepare extensively by using on line sources, thus maximising the effectiveness of their time in the UK. Guidance on how to gain access to collections is also given on line.
Applications are considered from those doing archival research, consulting UK colleagues, preparing material for publication. While preference is given to post doctoral applicants, doctoral students will also be considered.Those with specific questions about the Oriental and India Office Collection should e-mail ior@bl.uk , clearly stating their needs.
Grants, currently up to £1000, are given at the discretion of the Secretary. Grants are not normally given for conference attendance.
Subjects covered- history, literature,archaeology,history of art, philosophy, performing and other creative arts
Subjects NOT covered include management, the sciences, economics, law, publishing, development studies, anthropology, contemporary international relations
This is an illustrative list and intended as a guide. If you are doubtful about your subject's eligibility please ask.
The deadline for receving applications for the Short Research and Professional Visits is 31 December 2012.
Who is eligible?
Applicants should
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be Indian citizens living in India |
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be aged between 25 and 45 |
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have a good knowledge of English |
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have completed their studies and have 4 or more years of research or professional experience in their specialization, or be in the final stages of doctoral research |
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state clearly what they want to do in the UK or which archive material they wish to consult |
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where relevant say if they have approached academic or professional contacts who have agreed to meet them |
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state how they plan to use the experience on return to India |
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not have received a CWIT grant in the previous 5 years |
How to apply
Applications should be made directly to CWIT in London by e-mail cwit@btinternet.com. They should include:
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a brief CV including both your e-mail and postal address and photograph |
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name and contact details of an emergency contact in India. |
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a statement of what you want to do 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 |
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an indication of the length of time you plan to spend in UK |
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the names and e-mail addresses of two referees who know your work well. CWIT will take up references direct |
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an assurance that you are within the eligible age range and haven’t received a grant from CWIT in the last 5 years |
There are two scholarships available to pay the fees for this residential school. One is for two 2 week modules (July August) of the course: ‘Text and Context: British and Irish literature from1900 to the Present’ and one for the three-week Creative Writing Course in August. For more information, including details of deadlines for applications for 2012 and an application form see the SUISS website. Applications and references for the literature course should be sent direct to SUISS. Both scholarships cover the course and accomodation fees : participants are expected to pay for their own travel expenses and to make provision for their own spending money.
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