Travel Grant
Travel grants for research students play a pivotal role in enhancing their knowledge, confidence, and global exposure. These grants enable students to present their research at prestigious international conferences, ensuring their work gains global recognition. The grants typically cover expenses like travel, visa fees, registration, and per diem. Recipients often secure a portion of the costs from external sources, building collaboration and initiative. By facilitating participation in global academic forums, travel grants not only benefit individual researchers but also elevate the Institute’s research standards and reputation.
1994 Batch Legacy Travel Grant : The travel grant sets an example of the alumni continuing to give back to their alma mater. Established by the 1994 batch of REC Rourkela, the initiative empowers students of NIT Rourkela to explore global opportunities by providing financial assistance. The vision behind the 1994 Batch Legacy Travel Grant is rooted in its aim to ensure that talented students can gain global exposure and represent NIT Rourkela on reputed platforms without financial barriers. This grant provides financial assistance to help students meet expenses related to the following aspects:
- Travel Fares
- Accommodation
- Registration fees and other costs for attending seminars, symposiums, workshops, paper or poster presentations, and research internships at both national and international levels.
Selection Criteria : A committee constituted by the Director of NIT Rourkela will be responsible for selecting and recommending students for financial assistance under this scheme. Applications will be invited through a notice issued by the Dean (Alumni, Industry and International Relations), and students may apply for consideration. The selection will be based on means and merit parameters, ensuring fair opportunities for all deserving candidates. The committee will also formulate its own procedure for evaluating applications and finalizing selections.Since its formulation, the 1994 batch legacy travel grant has symbolized an enduring bond between alumni and the institute.