Organisation : Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH)
Scholarship Name : INTACH Scholarship 2017-18
Application Last Date : 30th November 2017.
Website : http://heritage.intach.org/
Application Form : https://www.scholarships.net.in/uploads/18563-Form1.pdf
Scholarship Brochure : https://www.scholarships.net.in/uploads/18563-Form2.pdf
INTACH Scholarship :
One of the key objectives of the Academy will be to undertake and promote a wide range of research, taking advantage of the strong multidisciplinary ethos at INTACH.
Update : INTACH Scholarship 2019 : www.scholarships.net.in/30031.html
The structure of INTACH is organised around the following aspects related to art and cultural heritage:
** Architectural Heritage
** Natural Heritage
** Material Heritage
** Intangible Cultural Heritage
** Conservation Training and Capacity Building
** Heritage Tourism
** Heritage Education and Communication
** Craft, Community and Heritage
In 2014, INTACH launched a major International Research Scholarship Programme under three categories: INTACH (UK) Scholarships: to enable UK citizens to travel to India and to follow in India any course of conservation study/research which will be beneficial to either or both countries, INTACH Research Scholarship
To support advanced research in the field of heritage conservation in India, INTACH Capacity Building Support: to its staff and members towards building their capacities as individual professionals, or the Chapter or Division within which they are working.
Scholarships a can be for a specific discipline in the Humanities (with a preference for archaeology, ancient Indian art, architecture, conservation studies, cultural geography, cultural history, numismatics, museum studies, intangible cultural heritage and scientific application to the humanities).
Call for applications for the 2017 cycle is now open. The application Last Date is 30th November 2017.
Research Proposal :
Please take great care over this section as it will be very influential in reaching a decision about your application.
Use separate A4 sheets, if you wish and state clearly the following:
** The aims, objectives, methodology and potential outcomes of your proposed research/ study
** The specific area on which you want to concentrate
** Where you want to research / study and why?
** Describe how you intend to use your newly acquired understanding / experience when you return to the UK / professional institution / INTACH Division or project
** Estimated but DETAILED statement of expenses / budget for your research
Completing the Application:
It is important that the application must be filled clearly since the decision/ interview will be based on the information provided in the form and in the Statement of Purpose written by the applicant.
The enclosures should include:
1. Research Proposal
2. Detailed Budget
3. Sample of previous research / project work
4. A set of press clippings (photographs, if applicable)
5. Two references from people who are familiar with your work (in original)
6. Proof of educational qualifications (photocopies)
7. A curriculum vitae
Kindly ensure the at all enclosures are properly attached in the given order while sending the HARD COPY. Decision/ Interviews (if necessary) will be taken in late January/ early February. The applicants who are required to come for the interview will be informed 15 days before the interview.
INTACH makes no provision, financial or otherwise, to support the expenses incurred by you or accompanying family members to attend the interview or on your research project work.