Award, Reporting & Funding Details

Girish and Himangi Rishi Student Travel Awards – 2025

Award Details

  • Funding will only be released upon the travel approval obtained by the school based on the awardee meeting all GHEFP program requirements.
  • The process of the travel grant is competitive, so applicants are not guaranteed an award.

Fellows will be asked to provide a summary of the research project and/or Scope of Work during the Travel experience to include the following information: 

  • Overview 
  • Objectives 
  • Timeline 
  • Methodology of Research or Field Project(s) 
  • Specific need for the joint work. 
  • Outcomes expected and its relation to present state of knowledge in the field. 
  • Mutual scientific benefit accrued to both sides. 
  • Follow up activities that may emerge towards a sustained collaboration. 

Reporting Requirements

GHRSTA recipients agree to the following:

  • Provide GKII with confirmation of an online Student Authorization Form to accept the GHRSTA travel award terms and conditions.
  • Provide GKII with a written statement of program objectives and headshot prior to receiving funds, in a defined format.
  • Provide GKII with a written summary of results following the defined GKII Program Report format with at least two (2) high-resolution photographs and captions within thirty (30) days upon program completion.
  • Complete GKII Program Evaluation Survey (required) within thirty (30) days of program completion.
  • Allow GKII the rights to publish report highlights, personal testimonials, and photographs along with appropriate photo credit attribution.
  • Present GHRSTA student experiences in a lightening presentation webinar and/or event for the JHU India community (future date TBD).

GKII GHRSTA Program Reporting Questions?

Contact the GKII Program Manager at [email protected].

Funding Details

  • GKII will grant award funds as one-time stipends in compliance with all relevant University policies.
  • International students are advised that the award may be taxable, and a portion of the award could be withheld upon disbursement.
  • A grant amount will be directly transferred to the CGH division managing the student selection process for awardee payment. Student awardees may contact the CGH GHEFP Coordinator with questions about funding and payments: [email protected].