Every year the Trust makes between 10 and 15 grants towards the costs of short visits to the UK by academic research scholars and professionals.

These grants are intended as contributions towards the in UK costs of a visit lasting between three weeks and a month. Applicants planning to stay longer are advised to supplement this grant from other sources. They 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 online sources.

Applications are considered from those who are undertaking archival research, consulting UK colleagues, preparing material for publication Preference is given to post-doctoral applicants.

Grants (currently £1000) are made at the discretion of the Secretary of the Trust.

Subjects covered - History, literature, archaeology, history of art, philosophy, performing and creative arts.
Subject not covered include management, sciences, economics, law, publishing, development studies
This is an illustrative list and is intended as a guide.

Who is eligible?
Applicants should

• Be Indian citizens, domiciled and resident
• Be aged between 25 and 45
• Have a good knowledge of English
• Have completed their studies and have had four or more years of research or professional experience in their area of specialisation
• State clearly what they wan to do in the UK and how they plan to use the experience on their return to India
• Not have received a grant from CWIT within the last five years

How to apply
Applications should be made either directly to the Trust by email or through the British Council in India. They should include the following:

• A brief CV including your e-mail address and postal address
• A statement of what you want to do in the UK and for academic researchers which sources you want to consult (maximum 2 3pages)
• The names and e-mail addresses of two referees who are familiar with your work
• An assurance that you are within the eligible age range and have not received a grant from the Trust within the last five years

No form is required
Applications for 2010 can be submitted throughout the year up to 15 January 2010. Decisions will be made by late March and no later than early April 2010 .

SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL (SUISS)

There are two three-week scholarships available to pay the fees for this residential school. One is for one term(July or 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 and an application form see the SUISS website. Applications and references should be sent direct to SUISS

Both scholarships cover the course and accommodation fees: participants are expected to pay for their own travel expenses and spending money.