Frequently
Asked Questions
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please first read the information provided on the website.
Both awards are for individuals proposing to visit the UK.
- The UKVF provides both the costs of travel (including insurance
and UK visa) and a maintenance award. - The UKTA is for shorter visits (such as conferences). It is a fixed
award for part support. It is not assumed to cover all costs. - Candidates must indicate how they will cover the additional costs.
Candidates are expected to make direct contact with institutions with
which they wish to interact or where there are collections they wish to
consult. Most institutions’ websites will give contact details. Requests for
further advice on this should be sent to: EMAIL ADDRESS
Yes, you may. These should be submitted as separate applications, but
the panel will review both applications together.
Yes, you may. These should be submitted as separate applications, but
the panel will review your set of applications as a whole.
Yes, you may. For example, someone who has received a SSRGIN may
apply for a UKVF or UKTA subsequently.
However:
- Your application will not be considered unless you have submitted a
satisfactory report following any earlier award. - New applicants for an award category would normally given
precedence.
A referee should be someone who is familiar with your work, the project
for which you are applying for an award, and your suitability to undertake it
- for example, a university teacher or former teacher or employer. A character reference is not per se adequate.
- Your references should be uploaded with your application.
- Unless two references are received, your application is not complete and will not be considered.
- There is only ONE selection round each year.
- The annual closing date for applications is mid-February.
APPLICATION OUTCOMES
- Shortlisted candidates for the UKVF will be invited to interview in Delhi in
late March/early April and informed of the outcome thereafter. - Costs of travel and appropriate accommodation will be covered. Interviews may
also be held online, depending on circumstances. - Candidates for all other awards will be informed of the outcome of their
application by mid-April each year.
The NTICVA takes into account the applicant’s cv, their skills and their abilities in relation to their proposed project and its purposes, and the references they provide.
The NTICVA receives many more applications than it can make awards. It is not
able to comment further on its decisions.
RECEIVING AN AWARD
- Shortlisted candidates for the UKVF will be invited to interview in Delhi in
late March/early April and informed of the outcome thereafter. - Costs of travel and appropriate accommodation will be covered. Interviews may
also be held online, depending on circumstances. - Candidates for all other awards will be informed of the outcome of their
application by mid-April each year.
The NTICVA takes into account the applicant’s cv, their skills and their abilities in relation to their proposed project and its purposes, and the references they provide.
The NTICVA receives many more applications than it can make awards. It is not
able to comment further on its decisions.
RECEIVING AN AWARD
UK VISITING FELLOWSHIP
Planning and Time Table
Yes, you should inform these institutions before finalising your travel arrangements and check that your detailed dates are acceptable to them.
Visa Information
- The UK visa type you should apply for is ‘Academic Visitor’ within the Standard visa category.
- The V&A will provide you with a letter which you will need to submit with your application.
- The V&A will request your passport number, full name as it appears on the passport and the expiry date.
Yes, you should first get your visa and then buy your ticket.
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Yes, you should first get your visa and then buy your ticket.
Yes. The cost of the visa will be reimbursed. Evidence of receipt should be submitted at the same time as your submission for reimbursement of travel costs.
Travel Tickets
Yes. However, before you confirm your booking on any flight to London, you must first forward at least 3 fares DEL-LON return (preferably not on the weekend, as weekend flights are more expensive), for approval.
After the fare/airline is approved, only then should you confirm & pay for the ticket, which will be reimbursed from the Delhi office thereafter.
Once the ticket/s is/are purchased, the Executive Secretary will send you 2 forms, in EXCEL and Word, for you to fill up. The Excel one is detailed, with columns itemising each expense. The Word document is shorter, and you will need to fill in the total amount (airfare+visa+travel insurance costs) as well as your bank details. These should include:
- Account name
- Bank name
- Account number
- IFSC code
Yes, the NTICVA advises on the maximum price permissible.
During the week is cheaper. Kindly avoid weekends or the holiday season
Yes it will cover A/C Chair Car or Second Class train fare. The price limit should be within Rs10,000.00 return.
The NTICVA will also cover the cost of your visa and medical/travel insurance.
UK Maintenance allowance
The V&A will make the payment to your Indian bank account near the time of your travel and usually after you have received your visa.
To facilitate your payment, you will be asked to provide the following bank details:
- Account name:
- Bank Name:
- Account number:
- SWIFT:
- IFSC code:
The V&A cannot provide the funds through cash or other means. The
funding allocation takes account of any exchange costs.
It should be used to cover the cost of accommodation, travel and food within the UK.
Accommodation in the UK
Over the past few years, we have found that most visitors are very happy with finding accommodation through https://www.airbnb.co.uk/. You will find a wide range of accommodation in different parts of London.
RECEIVING AN AWARD
INDIA TRAVEL AWARD
Planning and Time Table
The V&A will make the payment to your UK bank account near the time of your travel.
To facilitate your payment, you will be asked to provide the following bank details:
- Bank Name:
- Account name:
- Bank Sort Code:
- Account number:
This is a single award and you are responsible for all aspects of your travel to and accommodation etc in India.
RECEIVING AN AWARD
UK TRAVEL AWARD
Planning and Time Table
The V&A will make the payment to your UK bank account near the time of your travel.
To facilitate your payment, you will be asked to provide the following bank details:
- Bank Name:
- Account name:
- Bank Sort Code:
- Account number:
This is a single award and you are responsible for all aspects of your travel to and accommodation etc., in India.
RECEIVING AN AWARD
SMALL STUDY AND RESEARCH GRANT, INDIA
Planning and Time Table
The NTICVA will make the payment to your Indian bank account following confirmation of your receipt of the award.
To facilitate your payment, you will be asked to provide the following bank details:
- Bank Name:
- Account name:
- Bank Sort Code:
- Account number:
This is a single award and you are responsible for all aspects of your project and related travel, etc.
Report Submission
For UK Visiting Fellowships: UK Travel Awards; & India Travel Awards:
Your report should outline how the funding supported your project and summarise your research findings. It should contain details of the institutions you visited, the people you met and how you made use of your time. Please incorporate images of your visit.
For Small Study and Research Grants India:
Your report should summarise how the funding supported your project, detail any institutions you visited, and research findings. Please incorporate images relating to your study.
- UK Visiting Fellowships: A report of approximately 1000 words should be submitted
- UK Travel Awards: A report of approximately 500 words should be submitted.
- India Travel Awards: A report of approximately 500 words should be submitted.
- Small Study and Research Grant (India): A report of approximately 5000 words should be submitted.
Reports for all categories of award should be submitted by early March in the year following your award.
Exceptions:
Visiting Fellowships, UK Travel awards and India Travel Awards: the only exception is if you are travelling in March, in which case you need to submit as soon as possible after your visit has been completed. Please confirm your proposed report submission time with Divia Patel at the V&A.
Small Study and Research Grants India: the only exception is if your
fieldwork is undertaken in February or March, and you have insufficient time to complete your full project report. Please confirm your proposed submission date with the Executive Secretary.
UK Visiting Fellowships: The report should be submitted ONLINE? /to Divia Patel (d.patel@vam.ac.uk)
In the case of NTICVA/Charles Wallace (India) Trust (CWIT) awards, also to shreela.ghose@ the Charles Wallace (India) Trust.
UK Travel Awards: the report should be submitted ONLINE? to Divia Patel at the V&A (d.patel@vam.ac.uk)
India Travel Awards: the report should be submitted ONLINE? to Divia Patel at the V&A (d.patel@vam.ac.uk)
Small Study and Research Grants India: the report should be submitted ONLINE?
The NTICVA does not normally provide feedback on reports.
If your report is unsatisfactory, you may be asked to rewrite it or to answer further questions from the trustees.
If, after reminder, you fail to submit a report, the Trustees will write to your referees to note your failure in this regard and expressing their concern. Your name will not be listed as an awardee.
The NTICVA does not issue certificates to awardees.
Awardees will be listed on the NTICVA website which thereby provides evidence of the award.
The NTICVA encourages acknowledgement of the award in candidates’ curriculum vitae and on professional websites such as Linked In. If the research you undertook as part of the award is published, due credit should be given to the NTICVA.
