The South Asian Studies Council Travel Grant provides travel support for Yale University Graduate Students to present at South Asian Studies workshops, conferences and meetings on topics in South Asian history, politics, economics, languages and culture in the United States and internationally throughout the academic year as well as during the summer. Students must be presenting, rather than simply attending, a conference in order to be eligible.
The competition is open to graduate students in all disciplines. Funds are administered by the South Asian Studies Council at the MacMillan Center.
Awards, generally range up to to $600 and can be applied to travel, registration fees, and accommodation. Priority will be given to members of the South Asian Studies Council's graduate student Majlis and other students with demonstrated academic commitment to South Asia. Learn more about the Majlis and submit a short application to join here.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: 6-8 WEEKS PRIOR TO PROJECT TRAVEL DATE.
A COMPLETE APPLICATION MUST CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING:
1. South Asian Studies Council Travel Grant for Graduate Students application form.2. A summary of no more than two pages outlining the proposed project, including its duration and location, the resources to be used, and possible institutional affiliations.3. An itemized budget. Please indicate in your budget all other possible sources of funding (MANDATORY: Fill out and include the budget worksheet.)
4. A list of the other sources of support, both within Yale and at the national level, to which you are applying (including the amounts).
5. An email from your DGS confirming that you are in good academic standing and may receive the award should be sent to the Program Manager (at tara.giangrande@yale.edu) at the time of your application.
Supplemental Material: A list of other sources of support, both within Yale and at the national level, to which you are applying (including the amounts).
No incomplete applications will be accepted.
For more information, contact the South Asian Studies Council Program Manager Tara Giangrande at tara.giangrande@yale.edu.