Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute

India Studies Fellowships 2012-2013 (CLOSED)

The Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute invites applications from Canadian students, faculty, librarians and artists for a course of research or training in India during 2012-2013. Eligible candidates include:

1. Students currently pursuing graduate degrees such as a Master’s or Ph.D. or wishing to pursue a specialized course of language training
2. Post-doctoral researchers
3. Faculty members and University librarians
4. Artists intending to train or study in India

The purpose of the India Studies Program is to promote understanding of India in Canada. Academic and Arts Fellowships are tenable for three to twelve months and four to twelve months respectively. The Fellowship covers a round trip economy airfare from the fellow’s residence to the place of affiliation in India and a monthly allowance up to Rs 27,000 per month.

Fellowships are awarded on the basis of detailed proposals which are reviewed by academic and professional peers.

For our policy on Deferral, Extension, Interruption and Splitting of a fellowship please contact the Program Officer in our Canada office.

Important points to consider:

• Applicants should be aware that their fellowship money may not cover all related expenses and are encouraged to seek additional funding.
• The selected fellows should make every effort to find out adequate information from their supervisors (in Canada and also in the affiliated institutions in India) about the cost of living in respective places in India based on their travel plan.
• Application might be rejected by the Government of India if it is deemed to fall within the geographical areas declared restricted by the Government of India. Please visit the following weblink: http://travelindiasmart.com/restrictedareas.php to learn about some areas that may be restricted by the Government of India.
• Regardless of the point of affiliation in India, the selected fellows should make their journey via new Delhi in order for Shastri India office to orient the fellows adequately about the necessary registration (foreign nationals), security issues and life in India.
• In this connection, fellows are also requested to visit the website: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/india, with regard to take precautionary steps for women travelling alone in India.

Student Fellowships

Master’s Student Research

Master’s Student Research Fellowships are awarded to students enrolled in Master’s programs outside India with a significant India Studies focus to enable them to conduct research in India towards their degree.

Doctoral Student Research

Doctoral Student Research Fellowships are awarded to students enrolled in Doctoral programs outside India with a significant India Studies focus to enable them to conduct research in India towards their degree.

Post-Doctoral Fellowships

Post-Doctoral Research Fellowships are awarded to scholars who have completed a Ph.D. and wish to do research in India. Applicants who hold tenured or tenure work positions are not eligible for post-doctoral fellowships. Awards will not be made if it has been greater than five years since completion of a doctoral degree.

Student Language Training

Student Language Training Fellowships are awarded to students enrolled in graduate degree programs outside India, who have taken training in an Indian language in Canada and wish to pursue advanced studies in that language in India.

Graduate Degree from an Indian University/Term Abroad

Student Graduate Degree Fellowships are given to students who wish to enroll in an Indian institution of higher learning to obtain a graduate degree. Applicants should seek confirmation from the India Office that the Government of India approves the proposed institution as a degree-granting body and that their current Canadian university supports their proposed Indian program and will allow transfer of credits. The applicant must have the support of the current chairperson of the department of study in Canada. Students should note that a Canadian University might not accept an Indian degree and courses as equivalent. The Institute may offer support for more than one year provided satisfactory standing and progress are maintained.

Faculty Fellowships

Faculty Research

Faculty Research Fellowships are awarded to Canadian scholars who have demonstrated excellence in a specific field of India Studies and wish to conduct research in an area related to their field of expertise.

Faculty Training

Faculty Training Fellowships are awarded to Canadian faculty members:

• Who have had little or no previous involvement with India Studies and wish to undertake an intensive program of study at an Indian institution
• Who wish to change their disciplinary focus within India Studies
• Who wish to develop or enhance their knowledge of an Indian Language, or
• Who wish to carry out comparative research in India

Librarian Fellowships

Librarian Fellowships are awarded to Librarians with appointments at Canadian universities or colleges who have demonstrated their commitment to teaching and research support for South Asian Studies.

Arts Fellowships

Arts Fellowships are for visual and performing artists:

• Who are recognized or emerging practitioners of an art form and wish to undergo training or engage in related activities in India to improve their skills or expand their repertoire
  or
• Who wish to undergo training to develop their own work in new, interesting, and creative ways through interaction with Indian culture

Please note that the Institute takes no responsibility for missing applications or materials in mail, by post, electronic or via courier.

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