Last date
14/06/2026
Reward
839,050
Qualification
Other
Post
Higher studies
General information
Scholarship name
SILK ROADS YOUTH RESEARCH GRANT
As part of the Silk Roads and MOST Programmers ongoing work to better understand the rich history and shared legacy and spirit of the Silk Roads, UNESCO, with the support of the National Commission of the People’s Republic of China for UNESCO, has launched the ‘Silk Roads Youth Research Grant’ within the framework of the Social and Human Sciences Sector. The Silk Roads Youth Research Grant is an initiative first launched in 2021 aiming to mobilize young researchers for further study of the Silk Roads shared Heritage. Every year 12 research grants (one per research project) will be awarded to young women and men under 35 years of age, inviting them to address specific issues relating to the Silk Roads shared heritage and plural identities, as well as its internal diversity, and its potential in contemporary societies for creativity, intercultural dialogue, social cohesion, regional and international cooperation, and ultimately sustainable peace and development. Postgraduate researchers aged 35 and younger at the time of application are eligible to apply for the grant. The proposed research may be carried out by an individual researcher or may be part of a group or collaborative project. ITEM DESCRIPTION Name SILK ROADS YOUTH RESEARCH GRANT Provided by UNESCO Purpose To provide a vibrant and welcoming environment for visiting researchers
- Region
- International Region : France
- Scholarship type
- Private
- Fields
- Other
- For
- Higher studies
Key dates
Last date to apply: 14/06/2026 The last date to apply for this scholarship is June 14, 2026.
Eligibility
- Postgraduate researchers, aged 35 and younger at the time of application, are eligible to apply for the grant.
- The proposed research may be carried out by an individual researcher or may be part of the research of a group or collaborative project.
Award & availability
Stated amount: 839,050 Twelve grants of Rs. 8,39,050 (USD10,000) will be awarded per research project. Every year 12 research grants (one per research project) will be awarded to young women and men.
Application
No Separate Application or Fee is Required to get the award, it will be automatically considered, once you enrolled for the program. Please ensure you have read the Applicant Guidelines carefully before downloading and completing the Submission Template detailing your research, its methods, expected outcomes, and contribution to existing scholarship. Applicants will receive an email confirmation of their proposal submission. Proposals should be submitted in English and sent by e-mail to: silkroadsgrant@unesco.org
Selection process
- First All the application forms will be evaluated.
- After evaluation, eligible candidates will be shortlisted for the award.
- Shortlisting of candidates will be done by authorities. Other Info Fields of Research on the Silk Roads A broad array of research fields, including multidisciplinary and multidimensional proposals not limited to one specific region or chronology, are eligible. Proposed research may cover one or several themes associated with the Silk Roads shared heritage including, but not limited to:
- Science and Technology and Traditional Knowhow.
- Religion and Spirituality.
- Language and Literature.
- Arts and Music.
- Traditional Sports and Games.
- Economy and Trade.
- The Legacy of the Silk Roads and Contemporary Issues. However, proposed research must focus on the results of cultural interactions and exchanges, and within a given field must showcase the concrete resulting elements, be they tangible or intangible, as identifiable in two or more cultures along the Silk Roads and beyond. Research may be interdisciplinary in approach, and where possible, provide dynamic and novel ideas on the processes of exchange and transformation along the Silk Roads and its meaning and value in contemporary societies.
Contact
UNESCO Headquarters 7 Place de Fontenoy 75007 Paris, France Email ID - silkroads@unesco.org For more information: Click here Apply Now https://en.unesco.org/silkroad/youthgrant