Award Categories
An annual awards programme for individual scholars and museum professionals from both UK and India.
Applying to NTICVA
How To Apply
Every year the Awards committee receives hundreds of applications. The committee then goes through each application in detail and shortlists candidates who will be called for interviews.
The process is detailed and meticulous. The committee would appreciate it if candidates go through Terms and Conditions documents carefully, to ensure that their application meets all criterion.
All forms must be duly filled and references given.
To check out the details of each Award, click on appropriate links below
The Trust awards up to three Fellowships per year for students (graduates and PhDs), scholars, and museum professionals based in India to spend time in the UK for the purposes of study, education, training (including conservation training), in the field of India art and cultural heritage >>
The Trust makes up to three travel awards per year to students (graduates and, PhDs), scholars and museum professionals based in India wishing to speak at conferences or undertake research or study in the field of Indian art and cultural heritage, for a short period of time. >>
The Trust makes up to three awards per year to UK-based students, scholars or professionals for short visits to India for the purpose of research, training, scholarship or professional collaboration in the field of Indian art and cultural heritage. >>
The Trust awards a number of small study and research grants to students, scholars and professionals based in India for the purpose of undertaking short periods of fieldwork and for the acquisition of research materials essential to their work within India in the field of Indian art and cultural heritage. >>
Things To Know First
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The Application Process
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Choose your Award Programme
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Complete Application Form
Each Award has a sperate Application Form. Do make sure you have clicked on the correct form. All fields of the application form are to be completed. In case you are leaving out any field - mention reason in that field.
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Provide references and other required documentation
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Acknowledgment
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Frequently Asked Questions
With reference to the application process and outcomes
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.
