Are you a Ph.D. student from India looking for financial support to attend international conferences? Here's a curated list of travel grants that can help you fund your journey. While most of these are specifically for Indian Ph.D. students, some may have broader eligibility.
If you find any broken links or know of additional grants that should be listed here, feel free to reach out!
| Grant Name | 📄 Application Page | 📧 Contact Email |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft: MSR India Academic Outreach | Link is Not Working -> Link | travelgrants@microsoft.com |
| Google: Conference Scholarships | Apply Here | research-programs-in@google.com |
| ACM-India: IARCS Travel Grants | Apply Here | travelgrants@iarcs.org.in |
| ANRF: International Travel Support | Apply Here | ms.its@serb.gov.in |
| CSIR Travel Grant | Apply Here | tgsm@csirhrdg.res.in |
| Grant Name | 📄 Application Page | Contact Email |
|---|---|---|
| ACM-RFG | Apply Here | acmirfg@acmindia.org |
This grant supports Ph.D. and Master's students (with thesis work), postdoctoral researchers, and early-career faculty members, especially from institutions with limited research funding. It covers expenses such as:
- Publication costs in open-access venues.
- Attendance at invitation-only research events like HLF.
- Additional page charges for top-tier journals and conferences.
Note: This grant does not cover travel expenses for conferences.
- 🤝 Serve as a Volunteer: Many conferences offer free registration or accommodation for student volunteers.
- 🌈 Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Grants: Some conferences provide D&I opportunities covering registration fees, accommodation, or partial travel expenses.
- 🎯 Apply Early: Some grants have limited funding, so applying as soon as possible increases your chances.
- 🏆 Multiple Grants: You can often combine different grants to cover various expenses like flights, registration, and accommodation.
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🌟 Happy travels and best of luck with your research! 🌟