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l If the candidate wants to quit before 6 months, he/she should
repay 50% of stipend received till that date.

l VIT reserves the right to terminate the Fellowship at any stage if
it is convinced that appropriate progress is not being made or the
grant has not been utilized properly.

(g) FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH PAPER PRESENTATION
IN NATIONAL/ INTERNATIONAL

(i) Conferences/ Seminars/ Workshops

o Faculty members are eligible to get financial assistance up to
Rs.20,000/- per annum for attending Conferences within India.

o Faculty members are eligible to get financial assistance up to
Rs.50,000/- per annum for attending Conferences abroad. Financial
Support Claim can be made once in two years by a faculty member.
o A faculty member can seek reimbursement only if he/she is a
presenter/first author/ Invited speaker/orator, provided no other
agency had given financial help for the same. A faculty is not eligible for
reimbursement, for just chairing a session or attending the conference.

(ii) For Workshops/Training :

Expenses can be reimbursed if it is conducted by a national
Association/national Institute/Industry/University and is supported by
recommendations of the Head of the Department/Course Chairperson.

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