SERB International Travel Support (ITS)

ITS scheme by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) 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 like conference, seminar, symposium, workshop, etc. The organization promotes basic research in Science and Engineering and provide financial assistance to persons engaged in such research, academic institutions, research and development laboratories, industrial concerns and other agencies for such research and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto are the primary and distinctive mandate of the Board.

In addition, support is also provided to young scientists (age limit 35 years as on the date of the conference) for attending training programmes and short-term workshops or courses.

The travel grant includes economy class air-fare by the shortest route, airport-tax, and visa fees are provided under the scheme.

Registration fee is provided to a young scientist in addition to the above support.

Eligibility

• Applicant should be an active Indian researcher engaged in R&D work in recognized academic institutions or research laboratories in India.
• The applicant should have an invitation for presenting an original scientific paper. A similar invitation is required in the case of young scientists attending training programmes such as short term courses, summer/winter schools, workshop, etc.
• The applicant should not have availed financial assistance under this Scheme during the last three years.
• The scientific event should be of an international character. Invitation of personal nature such as for carrying out post-doctoral work, informal training programmes/courses, internship, observer-ship, etc. will not be eligible for support.
• Applicant must have obtained a Master’s degree in Science or Bachelor’s degree in professional courses from a recognized University by the time of submission of application.

How and When to Apply:

• The researchers are required to apply online through the portal www.serbonline.in between 60-90 days in advance prior to the start date of the event.
• The system will not accept early or late submission of applications.

Check formats and guidelines here.

You need to submit:

• Claim Form
• Certificate by Applicant
• Endorsement Certificate
• RTGS Form

Applications are accepted only for the events whose start date is between 18 May 2019 and 17 June 2019 including both these dates.

For more information email ms.its@serb.gov.in, or call 011-40000321 / 305

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