The AICTE-INAE Travel Grant Scheme was set up by a partnership of the All India Council for Technical Education and the Indian National Academy of Engineering. By motivating students to attend global scientific events including conferences, seminars, symposiums, workshops, and exhibits, the AICTE-INAE Travel Grant Scheme aims to offer excellent engineering training in India.
Submit research paper at such events from AICTE-approved engineering schools, partial travel stipend refund, and also refund for the registration fees. Such program enhances students’ participation in knowledge-sharing activities across the world, whose aim is towards innovation, along with a research-based culture.
Financial Support
- Reimbursement of registration costs, visa costs, and travel insurance up to ₹5,000.
- 50% of the ticket and local transportation from the airport to the event will be reimbursed, provided no more funding is available.
- Reimbursement of the real cost of transportation from the institution to the closest airport and back, up to the AC II-Class train fare.
- The maximum amount of money each student can get in reimbursements is ₹1,00,000.
Eligibility
Only candidates satisfying all of the following criteria would be considered for the scheme:
- Academic Background:
- M.E./M.Tech students in first or second year of MS Research, M.Sc. in Engineering, dual degree B.E. and M.Tech, or any other degree that requires at least four years of engineering study.
- B.E./B.Tech students in pre-final or final year.
- Institute: The student should be studying in an engineering college which has AICTE approval.
- Academic Record: During the last academic year, the student should have secured an undergraduate CGPA of at least 7, or 65%.
- Research Paper: For presenting a research paper at an international scientific event, a letter of acceptance is necessary.
Note: The financial aid will be available to students only during the period of the semester.
Application Procedure online.
How to Apply:
- Application Submission:
- Apply eight weeks prior to the presentation date.
- Applications should be e-mailed to [email protected], and hard copies should be addressed to:
Executive Director, Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE)
Unit No. 604-609, 6th Floor, Tower A,
SPAZE I-Tech Park, Sector-49, Sohna Road, Gurgaon, 122018
Phone: 0124-4239480 | Fax: 0124-4239481
Website: www.inae.in
- Append the Relevant Documents: Attach all the documents listed below while submitting your application.
Essential Documents
Applicants must submit the following:
- Date of birth, age, awards, scholarships, credentials, research experience, and publications shall be included.
- A passport-size photograph.
- Copy of the letter of acceptance from the organizers of the event.
- Research Paper: full text or abstract of the submitted paper for the event.
- Project Impact Brief: a description of the potential effects of the project.
- Expected Outcome Summary: summary of the expected outcomes from presenting the study report.
- Student’s Certificate: scanned copy of the student’s certificate.
- Head of the Institution’s Endorsement Letter: scanned copy of the endorsement letter issued by the head of the institution.
Questions and Answers (FAQs)
- What documents are needed to apply for the course?
All applicants need to present the following documents: resume, passport-sized photo, an admission letter, abstract or full paper, a project impact brief, expected results, student certificate, and a letter of recommendation from the head of the university. - Does this program have age requirements?
No, it doesn’t; it has no age limit. - What is the minimal level of education?
Candidates with at least four years of engineering education who are in their pre-final or final year of a B.E./B.Tech, Integrated M.Tech, or M.E./M.Tech program, or any comparable degree. - What is INAE?
The Indian National Academy of Engineering. - Does applying require a letter of acceptance?
Yes, a letter of acceptance is required in order to submit the study report.