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Nehru Trust's UK Travel Awards 2025-26
IndiaUnited KingdomWhat is Nehru Trust's UK Travel Awards 2025-26?
Nehru Trust's UK Travel Awards 2024 is an opportunity offered by the Nehru Trust for the Indian Collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum (NTICVA)* for scholars or professionals working in museums, galleries, universities, or other specified institutions concerned with the preservation, study and display of India's art and cultural heritage. The selected candidates will receive a maximum of 1,500 GBP as a part-cost contribution towards the maintenance and/or airfare from and to India.
*Nehru Trust for the Indian Collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum (NTICVA) is constituted to encourage the study, preservation, and display of India's art and cultural heritage.
Source: Nehru Trust for the Indian Collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum (NTICVA)
Who is offering this scholarship ?
Nehru Trust for the Indian Collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum (NTICVA) is offering the opportunity.
Who can apply for this scholarship ?
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- be an Indian citizen
- be an established scholar or professional working in museums, galleries, universities or other specified institutions concerned with the preservation, study and display of India's art and cultural heritage
What are the benefits ?
The selected candidates will receive a maximum of GBP 1,500 as a part-cost contribution towards the maintenance and/or airfare from and to India.
How can you apply ?
Eligible candidates can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Click on the 'Download Nehru Trust Award pack' at the bottom right-hand side of the website to download the document formats.
Step 4: Fill in the required details and send it through email at: 'info@nehrutrustvam.org' or by post to the address below:
The Secretary
Nehru Trust for the Indian Collections at the Victoria & Albert Museum
The School of Arts and Aesthetics
SAA Building II
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi - 110067
What are the documents required for the Nehru Trust's UK Travel Awards 2025-26?
- Application form
- Proforma for estimates of expenses
- Statement of Purpose (100 words max) describing the following:
- A description of the candidate's professional and academic interests and experience.
- The relevance of the project to the candidate's professional or career plans.
- Reference form duly filled by at least 2 referees
What are the selection criteria ?
The candidates will be selected by the selection panel. Successful candidates will be notified as soon as possible after the Trustees' meeting in late March.
What are the important dates ?
Application Deadline: 15th February 2025
Selection and notification of candidates: March 2025
FAQs
Question: Will the applicants travel internationally for this opportunity?
Answer: Yes, there will be international travel for this opportunity.
Question: Is the airfare included in the awards?
Answer: Yes, airfare to and fro India is included.
Question: What must the awardees do after their visit?
Answer: The awardees must submit a report of their visit afterwards.
Question: What is the mode of application?
Answer: Applicants must apply by sending the necessary details to the official email or mailing them to the address provided.
Terms and Conditions
- At the conclusion of the visit, Travel Award holders must submit a report of their visit to the Trustees.
Important documents
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Contact details
Nehru Trust for the Indian Collections at the Victoria & Albert Museum
The School of Arts and Aesthetics
SAA Building II
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi - 110067
Email ID: info@nehrutrustvam.org