Understanding Canada – Doctoral Research Fellowships
Course(s) Offered: Canada’s foreign policy
Course Level: PhD, Faculty Research
Provider: Foreign Affairs Canada, Government of Canada
Country to Study in: Canada
Scholarship Description:
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.
The Understanding Canada – Faculty Research and Understanding Canada – Faculty Enrichment Fellowship 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.
The Understanding Canada – Doctoral Research Fellowships 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
Eligibility
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.
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.
Eligible groups
Citizens of India
Fields of study
Canada’s foreign policy include Democracy & Rule of Law, Economic Development, Environment, Managing Diversity, North American Partnership, Peace and Security, Education and Bilateral ties.
Number of awards
Not specified
Sponsorship duration
Up to five weeks for the Understanding Canada – Faculty Research and Understanding Canada – Faculty Enrichment Fellowship awards; and Up to six months for the Understanding Canada – Doctoral Research Fellowships awards
Scholarship benefits
These scholarships will help successful applicants complete projects
Method of Application
To apply, you need to visit the official website (link to it is below) to complete the form. Submission is by Post
DEADLINES:
The deadline to receive all applications is 20 October 2011
PLEASE NOTE:
The Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute is a binational non-profit organization with registered charity status in Canada. The Institute supports the creation of binational links between academia, government, the business community and civil society organizations by funding research and hosting seminars. It provides grants as well as internships and fellowships to provide opportunities for individuals to gain first-hand experience in India or Canada in their field of expertise. Furthermore, the Institute serves as a liaison between educational institutions and the Indian diaspora in Canada.
Application Deadline: 20 October 2011
Open for International Students: No (ONLY Indians)
Further Scholarship Information and Application
Related: Scholarships in India for International Students
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