Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute (SICI) is pleased to announce a call for applications for Shastri Student Research in India Fellowships (SSRIF). The desired SSRIF applicants are Canadian students studying in undergraduate and graduate degree programs, primarily in SICI's Canadian Member universities. SSRIF recipients will commence a 6-8 weeks research project in India under the supervision of Indian faculty members in their host Indian institutions in subject areas where they desire/require research experience. The SSRIF Project is part of SICI's Canadian Scholars to India (CSI) Program, funded by Global Affairs Canada's Government of Canada. The CSI Program aims to improve and diversify Canadian scholars' short-term academic mobility to India. Students' research proposals may include all domains of studies, such as Social Sciences and Humanities, Arts, Commerce and Management and STEM. Please note the topic and content of the research proposal should focus on essential subject matters concerning Canada or India.
About Shastri INDO-Canadian Institute
The Shastri Institute has been instrumental in building understanding, respect and goodwill between our two great countries for the last fifty years. The idea of an Institute to promote scholarly activity between India and Canada was first conceived by Michael Brecher, a Political Science Professor at McGill University. In 1966, Brecher informally broached the idea to the visiting Indian Finance Minister T. T. Krishnamachari who immediately replied that it was a “splendid idea.” In 1967 a joint announcement of the Government of Canada and the Government of India, gave birth to the ... continue reading
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Shastri INDO-Canadian Institute Student Research in India Fellowships
Aim and Benefits of Shastri INDO-Canadian Institute Student Research in India Fellowships
SRIF Project Objectives
- Provide intensive 6-8 week multidisciplinary research training with Indian institutions.
- Guide students under Indian faculty to understand advanced research techniques.
- Enhance Canadian students' global knowledge and research capabilities.
- Foster invaluable insights, multicultural awareness, and confidence.
- Offer profound insights into the bi-national academic community.
- Forge lifelong networks with Indian host institutions and the community.
Value of SSRIF Project Grant
- Up to CAD$ 8,500/per SSRIF Project Grant.
- The grant value will cover the cost of an appropriate Indian visa, vaccination, health insurance, air travel (international), domestic travel in India, accommodation in India, communications, registration and any other mandatory fees in Indian Host Institutions (if required), and a stipend.
Number of SSRIF Grants
Requirements for Shastri INDO-Canadian Institute Student Research in India Fellowships Qualification
- SSRIF applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs at Canadian public universities.
- Preference will be given to students enrolled in SICI's Canadian Member Universities. (Link to SICI's Canadian Member Universities list. SICI Canadian-Member-Institutions)
- Proficiency in English is a requirement for SSRIF applicants.
Eligibility Restrictions
- Canadian Students previously granted short-term studies/training/internships in India under SICI are eligible to reapply after a two-year gap from their return date.
- Applicants must not hold another degree from an Indian institution or be concurrently enrolled in one.
Interview date, Process and Venue for Shastri INDO-Canadian Institute Student Research in India Fellowships
SRIF Timeframe and Duration
- Research Period: September 2024 – March 2025
- Placement Duration in India: 6-8 weeks
Application Deadline
July 31, 2024
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
Shastri INDO-Canadian Institute on www.shastriinstitute.org to apply
