The Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute with funding support from the Ministry of Human Resource Development, GOI is inviting proposals for Shastri Research Student Fellowship. This programme will be for SICI’s Member Institutions of good standing in India.
This is a new initiative under the Xth Addendum to the MoU with the Government of India.
This fellowship will be for -
- students enrolled in a Doctorate programme in a recognized Indian Institution, and
- scholars who wish to undertake Post-Doctoral research in the focus areas laid down by SICI.
The proposed period of research will be 4-6 months for Doctoral students and 2-4 months for Post- Doctoral scholars.
THE NEED AND THE OBJECTIVE
To provide an opportunity for Doctoral students and post- Doctoral scholars to undertake research in areas/ fields in which Indian scholars may desire/require research experience in Canada.
FELLOWSHIP DESCRIPTION
Shastri Research Student Fellowship for Doctoral Students will be awarded to students enrolled in Doctoral programs in India with a significant focus on Canada, to enable them to access relevant research material as well as conduct research in Canada which will subsequently help them to get their degree. For the duration of the Fellowship, the Students must be affiliated to a Canadian institution.
Shastri Research Student Fellowship for Post-Doctoral Students will be awarded to scholars who have been awarded a Ph.D. degree and wish to pursue further research in Canada. Applicants need not have an academic position. The applicants are required to apply for this Fellowship within five years of being awarded the Ph.D degree.
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY
- For Doctoral fellowships students must be registered in a Doctoral programme in an Indian University who is also a member of SICI.
- The tenure of post-doctoral fellowships is contingent upon the completion of all doctoral requirements and applications must be made within five years of receiving a doctoral degree;
- Doctoral and Post Doctoral Applicants should provide two reference letters of which one of the letter must be from their thesis supervisor;
- The applicant should request his/her supervisor to declare in the reference letter that his/her thesis has been approved and also indicate the stage of research;
- Proof of Ph.D. completion (post-doctoral applicants only) and proof of registration for Ph.D. programme (for Doctoral applicants) need to be submitted along with the application form.
CRITERIA FOR PROJECT DESCRIPTION
- Scope;
- Objectives;
- Evidence of knowledge in the field, with citations and bibliography of relevant literature;
- Social or practical relevance of the project;
- Theories, methods and sources;
- Academic contacts in Canada and proposed affiliations (suggest at least 3);
- Preparatory work to be completed prior to commencement of fellowship;
- The need for carrying out the project in Canada;
- Strategies for dissemination of project outcomes.
BENEFITS AND EXPECTED IMPACT OF THE PROGRAMME
This fellowship will be an excellent opportunity for the students to engage in intellectual exchanges which would further facilitate a cultural bridge between the two countries. Collaboration on research is not only about sharing technology but is also about fusing academic powers to save lives and resources. Scholars will have the opportunity to have a transformative cultural and educational experience. They will gain new technical and research skills, and may also extend the research undertaken during their PhD or may choose to gain expertise in a completely new area. They will subsequently be able to engage in productive networking in their chosen research area which would further facilitate their future academic engagements.
This fellowship is intended to encourage young scholars/students. They will get exposure in an international setting which will bring lifelong benefits to the individual trainees as well as to the institutions they would be affiliated to. The training and exposure they will receive will also broaden their understanding of research techniques, principles, and interdisciplinary approaches and thus will expand their scholarly horizons, a necessary step in becoming a more confident researcher in any corner of the world. Such an experience will also provide invaluable insights into the nature of the bi-national academic community and may often result in lifelong friendships and a broad bi-national professional network.
Application Forms:
Application Deadline:
Completed application must be sent electronically no later than 15th November 2015.
Contact Address:
Shastri Research Student Fellowship (SRSF)
Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute (SICI)
5 Bhai Vir Singh Marg
New Delhi 110001
Call us at: 011 – 2374 6417; 2374 3114; & 2374 2677
Address for sending the Applications:
Please submit your application at siciapplications@sici.org.in and mention the programme name in the subject Line. Also please submit a paper copy of complete set of application at the given address and mention the programme name "SRSF" on the envelop.
Programme Name
Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute (SICI)
5 Bhai Vir Singh Marg
New Delhi 110001
Note:
All awards are subject to the availability of funds from MHRD. |