What Charles Wallace India Trust scholarships and grants can I apply for to study or research in the UK?
The Charles Wallace India Trust offers long-term scholarships for a UK master's in arts and heritage conservation, visiting fellowships of about 2 to 3 months, and research grants of around three weeks worth GBP 700 or GBP 1,900 by scheme. It also supports residencies and partner opportunities that change yearly.
The Charles Wallace India Trust (CWIT) supports Indian artists, heritage professionals, academics, writers and researchers with several types of funding for the UK. Research grants, for example, provide GBP 700 or GBP 1,900 (approx INR 89,131 or 2.42 L) depending on the scheme towards your UK stay, while international travel is not covered.
Main CWIT opportunities
| Type | Duration | Who it is for | Key details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long-term scholarships | Usually around 10 months | Indian artists and heritage professionals, generally aged 28 to 38 | Postgraduate study in the UK; two awards generally offered each year; significant experience preferred |
| Visiting fellowships | Usually around 2 to 3 months | Academics, writers and translators, generally aged 25 to 45 | Humanities, writing and translation; process depends on the host institution |
| Research grants | Usually around three weeks | Academic researchers, plus professionals in arts or heritage conservation | GBP 700 or GBP 1,900 (approx INR 89,131 or 2.42 L) depending on the scheme, towards the stay; international travel not covered |
Special opportunities through partners
- Visual arts residencies
- Curatorial research fellowships
- Museology and museum conservation opportunities
- Doctoral-stage grants
- Creative writing opportunities
Availability of these can change each year, so check the latest CWIT and partner announcements.
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