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Following are a tentative list of prospective sponsoring agencies for financial support for participating
in national and international Conference and research related work. There can be more number of
sponsoring agencies and schemes, which the faculty members are requested to individually make
efforts and apply. The information given below is not complete, SURE and may change. Hence the
faculty members are also requested to visit the respective notices/web sites for detailed and updated
information.
Note*: Deadlines & Links are subject to change. The prospective PIs should check the funding organizations website to verify the most current
program information.

Chhattisgarh Council of Science & Technology has a scheme under which, financial assistance towards travel cost is considered for
participation in International Seminar/Symposium /Workshop/Conference etc .
The council provides 50% air fair, a maximum of Rs.25, 000/- travel grant. In year 2004-05, 07 scientists & teachers have been
provided travel grant to present Research papers at International level.(DL) Proforma for submission of application to seek T ravel
Grant

Proforma for Travel Grant

http://cgcost.nic.in/tg.php

TRAVEL GRANT SCHEME FOR COLLEGE TEACHERS/COLLEGELIBRARIANS/VICE ANCELLORS/COMMISSIONMEMBERS

AND UGC OFFICERS XII PLAN (2012-2017):
This scheme is for providing financial assistance to permanent teachers and librarians of colleges and vice-chancellors
of state universities, deemed to be universities and central universities, recognised under section 2(f) and 12 (B) of the
UGC Act, to present research papers at international conferences abroad. In addition, this facility is available to the
permanent teachers of Institutions of National Importance with a cap of 10% of the total approved cases in a year. The
Commission members and UGC Officers at the level of EO/US and above are also eligible to apply under this scheme.
http://www.miciqac.com/uploads/3/2/1/9/32193645/4996878_travelgrantguidelines.pdf

AICTE-INAE TRAVEL GRANT SCHEME FOR ENGINEERING STUDENTS

An AICTE-INAE Travel Grant Scheme for Engineering Students to present papers abroad has been launched for
enhancing the quality of engineering education in the country. The objective of the scheme is to provide partial travel
assistance and registration fees to Bachelors and Masters Level engineering students for presenting a research paper in
an international scientific event (conference/seminar/symposium/workshop/exhibition etc) in order to encourage
engineering students to engage in research. The proposal(s) received duly completed in all respects will be evaluated by
subject experts. The completed application form may kindly be sent to INAE office through email at inaehq@inae.in as well
as the hard copy at the following address:
Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE), New Delhi 110016
PROFORMA FOR APPLICATION View here
GUIDELINES FOR APPLICATION View here
http://www.inae.in/tgs.html
INAE TRAVEL GRANT SCHEME FOR ENGINEERING STUDENTS
An INAE Travel Grant Scheme for Engineering Students to present papers abroad has been launched for enhancing the
quality of engineering education in the country. The objective of the scheme is to provide partial travel assistance and
registration fees to Bachelors and Masters Level engineering students for presenting a research paper in an international
scientific event (conference/seminar/symposium/workshop/exhibition etc) in order to encourage engineering students to

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engage in research. The proposal(s) received duly completed in all respects will be evaluated by subject experts.The
completed application form may kindly be sent to INAE office through email at inaehq@inae.in as well as the hard copy at
the following address:
Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE), New Delhi 110016
PROFORMA FOR APPLICATION View here
http://www.inae.in/inaetgs.html

GUIDELINES FOR APPLICATION View here

Science and Engineering Research Board (DST)

APPLICATION PROFORMA FOR FOREIGN TRAVEL GRANT FOR YOUNG SCIENTISTS/RESEARCH SCHOLARS
etc & NON REGULAR EMPLOYMENT
International Travel Support (ITS) ITS scheme is designed to provide financial assistance for presenting a research paper
or chairing a session or delivering a keynote address in an international scientific event (conference/seminar/ symposium
/workshop etc.). In addition, support is also provided to young scientists (age limit 35 years as on date of conference) for
attending training programmes and short-term schools/workshops/courses. Economy class air-fare by shortest route,
airport-tax and visa fees are provided under the scheme. Registration Fee is provided to young scientist in addition to the
above support.
For More Details: http://serb.gov.in/its.php
For Formats and Guidelines: http://serb.gov.in/formats.php#its

COUNCIL OF SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH (CSIR)

Human Resource Development Group, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
CSIR has a scheme for providing travel assistance to any deserving bright young Indian Research Scholars
working in an academic or research institution in India for participating in Conferences, Symposia, etc. held abroad.
For More Details: http://csirhrdg.res.in/tg.htm
Application form for Research Scholar: http://csirhrdg.res.in/tgform.pdf
Partial Finance Assistance For Regular / Adhoc / Contract Employee (NON CSIR):
http://csirhrdg.res.in/PFAform.pdf
CSIR has a scheme for providing partial travel assistance to any deserving bright young Indian Scientist working in an
academic or research institution in India for participating in Conferences, Symposia, etc. held abroad.
Application form for availing Foreign Travel Grant (for young Scientist / Research Scholars not in regular employment) :
PDF Word
Grant-inaid bill for Travel Grant : PDF Word, Tour Report Proforma for Travel Grant : PDF Word
General Instructions
He/ She should have passed M.Sc/ BE / MBBS or equivalent degree and is a research scholar. His/her age should be not
normally be above 40 years on the date of commencement of the conference. His/her age should not normally be above 40
years on the date of commencement of the conference. (Please attach copy of degree).
His/her paper should have been accepted for presentation. A copy of the full paper along with an abstract and letter of
acceptance from the organizer must be appended with this application.
The theme of the Conference should invariably be related to the thrust areas/activities of the CSIR laboratories.
No two proposals from the same institute, even for different conferences, may be considered at a given time.
Only those scholars, not employed on regular basis, and not receiving travel support in the previous three years are
eligible for consideration. http://csirhrdg.res.in/Hinditg.htm
Incomplete applications and those not received two months before the event will not be considered.
A copy of Air India memo indicating Excursion Air fare must accompany the form.
The scholar sanctioned a travel grant from CSIR is required to give a report enclosing a copy of the abstract, book etc.
containing his/her papers received at the conference/symposium, within 15 days of his/her return.

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INDIAN NATIONAL SCIENCE ACADEMY

BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG, NEW DELHI 110002
Information for the applicants seeking partial assistance for participation in International
Conferences abroad.
http://www.insaindia.org/download%20form/icsuparticipation.pdf

Centre for International Co-operation in Science (CICS) INSA-CSIR-DAE/BRNS-CICS Travel Fellowship

CICS(formerly CCSTDS) provides partial travel fellowship/registration/ per diem to scientists/researchers in various
disciplines such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Medicine, Engineering, Space Science & Technology,
Computer Science and Engineering and other related areas to attend international scientific conferences, seminars
and workshops abroad.
For more details: http://www.cics.tn.nic.in/
Application Form: http://www.cics.tn.nic.in/Travel_Fellowship_Application_Form.pdf

SIR DORABJI TATA TRUST

The Sir Dorabji Tata Trust accepts applications for travel grants from candidates who are travelling abroad for
advanced training in specialised areas and to participate in workshops. Students who wish to pursue postgraduat e
studies abroad in the field of natural sciences and humanities are also welcome to apply.
For More Details: http://www.dorabjitatatrust.org/id/71/

SIR RATAN TATA TRUST & NAVAJBAI RATAN TATA TRUST

Travel grants are provided to the students proceeding for post-graduate and doctoral studies and for professionals
proceeding for their mid-career programmes or to attend relevant and meaningful seminars and conferences abroad.
The grant to students consists of only a partial international airfare from India to the university / organisation
abroad. The students proceeding for fall session (July, August and September) are requested to submit their
personal application to the Trusts, after finalising the university they intend to join. The last date for applying to the
Trusts is May 31 every year. Students proceeding abroad for the spring session are requested to contact the Trust s
three / four months prior to their departure, after finalising the university.
For More Details: http://www.srtt.org/individual_grants/travel_grants.htm

BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM FONDS (BIF) (INTERNATIONAL)

Travel grants are awarded for short-term visits of up to 3 months. BIF provides a flat-rate contribution which may
cover the expenses for travel, lodging and course fees. For Terms and Conditions:
http://www.bifonds.de/fellowships-grants/travel-grants/conditions.html
For More Details: http://www.bifonds.de/fellowships-grants/travel-grants.html
Application forms: http://www.bifonds.de/fellowships-grants/travel-grants/application.html

National Award for Womens Development through Application of Science & Technology 2014-15
This award has been instituted to recognize the contributions of individuals/institutions who have worked at the grassroot level for
womens development through application of science and technology.

http://dst.gov.in/whats_new/whats_new14/National_Award_Womens_Development_S&
T_31january2015.pdf
Deadline : 31 January 2015

INDIA CH INA INS TITU TE

http://www.indiachinainstitute.org/category/student-research-fund/

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Conclusion:
Here, our attempt has been to give you an overview of the way Government research funds are channeled in India. Hopefully, th is
will help you approach the appropriate agency for grants/funds for your research project.

1.

DBT: http://dbtindia.nic.in/index.asp
Life science research (any area), though plant tissue
Culture, grafting, breeding etc might fall under ICAR

2.

DST: http://www.dst.gov.in/
Any branch of science

3.

ICMR:

http://www.icmr.nic.in/

Biomedical research

4.

CSIR: http://rdpp.csir.res.in/csir_acsir/Home.aspx
Through Human Resource development group (HRDG), it funds various extramural grants with focus on scientific
applications

5.

ICAR: http://www.icar.org.in/
Plant, animal science, horticulture based research areas

6.

MoES: http://dod.nic.in/
Ministry of Earth Sciences funds research in marine biology, oceanography, geophysics among others

7.

MoEF: http://moef.nic.in/index.php
Ministry of Environment and Forests
Extramural funding for ecology projects, including conservation, environmental impact studies, taxonomy, and wildlife
management

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