Nehru Trust's UK Travel Awards 2024

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.

Under this internship, two candidates will get a chance to visit the United Kingdom (UK) for short periods for study, research, attendance at conferences, and the exchange of ideas or collaborations with colleagues. The selected candidates will receive a maximum of £1,000 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)

Nehru Trust for the Indian Collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum (NTICVA) is offering the opportunity.

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• be an Indian citizen
• be a 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

The selected candidates will receive a maximum of £1,000 as a part-cost contribution towards the maintenance and/or airfare from and to India.

Eligible candidates can apply for the grant through the following 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 Gmail/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 application form.
Step 4: Fill in the required details in the application form 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
India

• 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
   

The candidates will be selected by the selection panel.

Application Deadline: 15th February 2024

• At the conclusion of the visit, Travel Award holders must submit a report of their visit to the Trustees.
• Successful candidates will be notified as soon as possible after the Trustees' meeting in late March.
• Awards are tenable from 1 April of that year to 31 March of the following year.