Scholarships launched by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)
Sep 12, 2011
ICCR recently decided to launch new schemes for junior scholars and academicians from established universities in The Netherlands.
The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) has been actively engaged in efforts, to strengthen academic and intellectual exchange between India and other countries. In this regard, ICCR recently decided to launch the following new schemes for junior scholars and academicians from established universities in the Netherlands:
- Junior Fellowship
PhD and Post Doctoral research scholars who are keen to carry out field work research activities in India in connection with their existing projects will be eligible for grant of Junior Fellowship. The fellowship will include an allowance of US $ 1000/- per month in addition to international air fare by economy class.
- Academic Visitor Programme (AVP)
Under this programme, reputed academicians will be invited to visit India for a period of 7 - 10 days. The selected academician will be provided single international air fare by economy class with local hospitality and programme in India being arranged by ICCR.
- Study Visits by Indian Scholars Abroad
Under this programme, Indian scholars seeking to pursue attachments with universities in the Netherlands for field/research would be provided US $ 2000 per month along with international air fare by economy class for a period of 3 months by ICCR.
Applications duly nominated by the University/competent authority may be forwarded to the Embassy of India.
For further information please check Indian Council for Cultural Relations