Funding of Indological Projects
Financial support for research projects in the field of Indology in Germany; applications only with detailed budget and competing cost estimates, to be submitted to the Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Support for the implementation of research projects in the field of Indology, which are aligned with the statutory purpose focusing on Indian studies in Germany.
Eligible to apply
- Educational Institutions
- Individuals
Funding requirements
- A detailed cost and financing plan must be submitted
- competing cost estimates
Documents required for application
- detailed cost and financing plan
- competing cost estimates
Description
The Ernst Waldschmidt Foundation Berlin continuously awards financial grants to support outstanding research projects in the field of Indology, explicitly focused on Indian studies in Germany. Educational institutions nationwide as well as private individuals may submit applications. The aim is to support scientific endeavors that provide new insights into ancient Indian texts, cultural history, or related disciplines. Through this funding, innovative approaches and interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged to sustainably deepen the understanding of Indological topics.
Applications require a detailed cost and financing plan as well as at least two competitive cost estimates. The documents must be submitted informally but fully prepared to the Chairperson of the Foundation Board. The decision is based on scientific quality, plausibility of the budget calculation, and long-term impact. Interested scholars and research teams benefit from flexible submission deadlines, as applications are accepted at any time. In doing so, the Ernst Waldschmidt Foundation makes an important contribution to strengthening the Indological research location Germany.
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