Established in 1976, the Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation has consistently supported talented individuals through a diverse range of opportunities, including Scholarships, Awards, Fellowships, Art Residencies, Internships, and Grants. With a legacy of nurturing over 1300 individuals, the foundation is committed to identifying and enabling young minds with outstanding talent, character, and drive to realize their full potential. It supports initiatives both in India and abroad, bridging the gap between individual aspirations and global opportunities.

The Foundation’s mission is centered around empowering individuals who demonstrate excellence across academic, artistic, and social disciplines. By offering high-quality learning and experiential platforms, Inlaks seeks to create a multiplier effect—enriching not just the recipient, but also contributing meaningfully to society. The Foundation envisions its work as a catalyst for personal and professional transformation, with long-term impact on the broader community. Inlaks believes that providing individuals with access to top-tier resources, mentors, and platforms can transform their aspirations into achievements, thereby strengthening the intellectual and creative capital of the country. Every initiative supported by the Foundation is designed to fuel ambition, stimulate innovation, and support meaningful work in areas crucial to cultural, social, and academic advancement.

The Inlaks Research and Travel Grant (IRTG) is designed for Indian PhD scholars in the humanities and social sciences, currently enrolled at Indian universities. It supports short-term international academic visits for research, expert consultations, or access to specialized resources and libraries. The grant helps doctoral candidates strengthen their research through global exposure, knowledge exchange, and firsthand access to materials or scholars that are otherwise unavailable in India.

The grant covers a visit duration of up to three months, allowing recipients to visit institutions abroad for collecting research material, engaging with global experts, and utilizing institutional facilities. It offers financial support for international travel, maintenance, procurement of materials, and health-related expenses. Upon completion of the visit, candidates are required to submit a report and ensure that collected materials (literature, instruments, copies) are made available at their home institutions for use by other scholars. All grant-funded work must acknowledge support from the Inlaks Research and Travel Grant.

The initiative promotes academic excellence and international collaboration while ensuring that the benefits of the grant extend beyond the individual recipient to their broader research community. This grant serves as a stepping stone for Indian scholars to integrate global perspectives into their academic pursuits.