FELLOWSHIPS FOR CANADA, 2012-13
FELLOWSHIPS FOR CANADA, 2012-13
The Foreign Affairs Canada, Government of Canada, through Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute, invites applications from Indian scholars for Understanding Canada Faculty Research, Faculty Enrichment and Doctoral Research Fellowships.
A. Understanding Canada - Faculty Research, and B. Understanding Canada - Faculty Enrichment Fellowship
These awards are intended for scholars who wish to work up to five weeks projects identified by them in Canada. The projects should lead to the publication of scholarly articles in India in the case of research awards, and the development of courses on Canada in Indian Universities in the case of enrichment awards. Preference will be given to projects that have policy relevance for Canada and Canada's foreign policy. Topics that are highly relevant to Canada's foreign policy include Democracy & Rule of Law, Economic Development, Environment, Managing Diversity, North American Partnership, Peace and Security, Education and Bilateral ties.
Eligibility: (i) Faculty Research, (ii) Faculty Enrichment
The applicants should be full-time members of the academic staff of a recognized institution of higher education or an equivalent degree-granting organization in India. Faculty Research applicants may also be scholars at research and policy institutes in India or professors emeritus. Applicants should hold a degree equivalent to postgraduate qualification. Applications from others without these formal qualifications shall be considered only if successful research and teaching experience can be demonstrated. The applicants who are able to provide evidence of their interest in or involvement with Canada prior to the application will be preferred. This may be demonstrated by courses already given, research undertaken, extra-mural activities, active membership in relevant organizations, etc.
Awards cover the cost of trip to Canada for up to four weeks (as per the policy laid down).
C. Understanding Canada - Doctoral Research Fellowships
These awards are intended for scholars who wish to work up to six months on the applicants' doctoral dissertation in Canada. Preference will be given to applicants whose dissertations focus on topics that have policy relevance for Canada and Canada's foreign policy. Topics that are highly relevant to Canada's foreign policy include Democracy & Rule of Law, Economic Development, Environment, Managing Diversity, North American Partnership, Peace and Security, Education and Bilateral ties. Proposals in Comparative studies with substantial Canadian content (33% or more) and with Aspects of Canada's bilateral relations with participating countries are also encouraged.
Eligibility: (iii) Doctoral Research Fellowship
Applicants must be enrolled as doctoral candidates in a recognized institution of high education or equivalent degree-granting organization and must expect to have completed non-thesis requirements of the Ph.D. by the time the tenure of the award commences.
Guidelines: Applicants in all categories must be citizens or permanent residents of India and proficient in either English or French. Repeat applications for faculty awards will not be considered until the objectives of the earlier award have been demonstrably achieved. Please note that purely scientific subjects such as physics, chemistry, medicine, engineering, etc., which would not lead to a better knowledge and understanding of Canada per se are not eligible, nor are proposals which focus exclusively on technological or methodological issues.
Value: i) Excursion rate return air ticket between India and Canada by the most direct route, and ii) a suitable living and accommodation allowance.
Please note that successful applicants in both faculty categories will be required to attend a Understanding Canada Orientation sessions in New Delhi. The remainder of the award period will be spent working on the projects proposed in the application.
The decision of the adjudication committee is not eligible for an appeal.
ENQUIRIES AND APPLICATION FORMS
For the application Materials please visit the Shastri Institutes website at: www.sici.org.in OR www.sici.org
For any query, write to Dr. Prachi Kaul, Programme Officer at: [email protected] or [email protected]
DEADLINE: Receipt of completed applications: 20 OCTOBER, 2011 (5.00.P.M.)
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