SICI-Mitacs Partnership Programme, Globalink Research Internship (GRI): The call for student applications for the summer of 2021[LD: 23/09/2020]

SICI-Mitacs Partnership Programme, Globalink Research Internship (GRI): call for student applications for the summer of 2021

The Mitacs-SICI Globalink Research Awards can provide funding for research collaborations between Canadian and SICI member institutions. This program can be used to support large scale research collaborations between SICI’s Indian and Canadian member institutions, as well as individual research projects. Eligible participants (Master’s, PhD, Postdocs) from India and Canada (each way) apply to conduct joint research projects with academic collaborators/supervisors at SICI’s Indian / Canadian member universities for a period of 12-24 weeks (25% of the time can be spent at the home institution). Master’s or Ph.D Students and Post-doctoral fellows from SICI member Institutions in India and Canada will travel to the other country to work on research projects at SICI Member Institutions for 12-24 weeks

This is a competitive opportunity and a limited number of awards are available.

Eligibility

The Applicant must:

• Be registered as full-time Master’s, Ph.D. student, or postdoctoral fellow at an eligible Indian/ Canadian university or institution and remain as such throughout their Globalink Research Award. Postdoctoral fellows may apply if their date of graduation from a PhD program is no more than 5 years prior to the proposed start date of the research project.
• Be from SICI member institutions.
• Not undertake a research project at an institution where they have previously completed a degree and/or been employed.
• Be the legal age of majority in India /Canada (18 years of age or older)
•  Meet travel requirements for their intended destination, including visa and/or immigration requirements and associated documentation
•  Not be previously awarded a Globalink Research Award 

Host Supervising Professors

•  Must hold a faculty position at a Canadian/ Indian university
•  Must be eligible to supervise graduate students and hold funding from Tri-Council / any other Government body/ agency in India / Canada

Home Supervising Professors

•  Must be recognized faculty members at their Indian / Canadian institutions
•  Must be eligible to supervise graduate students in India / Canada

Application Requirements

Email your complete application form along with all required documents at  anjut@sici.org.in. All application documents must be submitted in English or French . Please number the file names accordingly.

 1. Globalink Research Award application form (you may require the latest version of Adobe Reader) 

• The application form should not be scanned and must be submitted in its original, fillable

format

• Sections 6 & 7 may be submitted as a separate scanned PDF, if digital signatures cannot be

obtained

2. Research proposal

3. Intern CV (on Mitacs template)

4-5. Letters of support from both participating professors. Both letters must:

o Be written on university letterhead and be signed by the professor

o Provide the supervisor’s title and department

o Outline supervisory and/or financial support for the intern and project

o Describe the intern’s academic and research qualities, outstanding achievements, and ability to complete the project

6. Host supervisor’s CV in English or French, including funding history, publications, and graduate

     interns supervised

7.Intern Code of Conduct and Ethics of Mitacs * and  Policy on Academic Integrity and Code of Ethics (PAICE) governing the programmes administered by Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute.

8. International Pre-Departure Form*

*These forms can be submitted after the submission of the application; however, funds will not be released until Mitacs receives these forms.

Value of Award: 6000 CAD

This includes student airfare, visa, medical insurance, living stipend, research related costs, student stipend, accommodation costs, programming, evaluation, professional development, administration, and research costs.

Deadline: The Programme is open to receive applications throughout the year. However, once the numbers of designated awards are made, programme will close. Applicants are advised to apply at their earliest to secure an award.  

Duration: 12 to 24 weeks 

Contact Address:

Ms.Anju Taneja

Senior Programme Officer- Finance
Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute (SICI)
5 Bhai Vir Singh Marg
New Delhi 110001 INDIA
Call us at: 011 – 2374 6417; 2374 3114; & 2374 2677
Email: anjut@sici.org.in

Contact international@mitacs.ca for more information.

Also visit: https://globalink.mitacs.ca/#/student/application/welcome

Source: An email received from Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute (11/09/2020)

Wellcome Trust Open Research Fund 2018-19

Wellcome Trust Open Research Fund

Enabling researchers to develop and test innovative ways of making health research open, accessible and reusable.

This funding supports researchers to develop and test innovative ways of making health research open, accessible and reusable. 

Scheme at a glance 

Career stage: Postdoctoral research, Leading a research programme, Returning to research

Level of funding: Up to £50,000

Duration of funding: Up to one year

Key dates: We make decisions on applications once a year.

• Application deadline: 7 August 2018, 17:00 BST

• Decision: October 2018

Apply for this grant: Log in to our online grants system (Grant Tracker). You can save your application and return to it any time.

Start your application (opens in a new tab)

Source: https://wellcome.ac.uk/funding/open-research-fund (13/07/2018)

Commonwealth Scholarships in low and middle income countries (for Masters, January/February 2019

Commonwealth Scholarships in low and middle income countries

Applications close on 13 July 2018.

These Commonwealth Master's Scholarships allow successful applicants to benefit from the expertise provided by member universities in low and middle income countries around the Commonwealth.

Applications now open!

The scholarships give talented students – who can be from any Commonwealth country other than the host country – the opportunity to gain a Master's degree while developing new skills and experiencing life in another country.

The scheme, which will be expanded from 2019 and become known as the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships, is majority funded through the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) endowment fund.

Read what recent scholars had to say about the scheme here
 

The scholarships

We have eight fully-funded Master’s scholarships available for courses starting in January/February 2019 in:
Papua New Guinea – one scholarship available – find out more
South Africa – four scholarships available – find out more
South Pacific – one scholarship available – find out more
Sri Lanka – two scholarships available – find out more

Terms and conditions

• The scholarships are fully-funded, providing full tuition fees, a return economy flight, an arrival allowance, and a regular stipend (living allowance).
• They are for Master's courses only and are not applicable to distance learning courses.
• Applicants must be a citizen of a Commonwealth country, other than the host country.
• Applicants must hold a Bachelors degree of at least upper second level.

Source:  https://www.acu.ac.uk/scholarships/commonwealth-scholarships/ (27/06/2018)

SHASTRI INDO-CANADIAN INSTITUTE (SICI) India Office Grant Announcement for 2018-19: Call for Applications: SICRG, SRSF, SMP, SPDG, SMDG, SPG ,FIR/GIAN

SICI India Office Grant Announcement for 2018-19: Call for Applications: SICRG, SRSF, SMP, SPDG, SMDG, SPG, FIR/GIAN

ANNOUNCEMENT OF PROGRAMMES OF SHASTRI INDO-CANADIAN INSTITUTE (SICI) 2018-19

Click here to read instructions for filling application form

Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute is pleased to announce the following programmes for the year 2018-19. i.e. Shastri Institutional Collaborative Research Grant (SICRG) , Shastri Mobility Programme (SMP), Shastri Research Student Fellowship (SRSF),Shastri Programme Development Grant (SPDG) , Shastri Publication Grant (SPG) , Shastri Membership Development Grant (SMDG) & Faculty-In-Residence Programme (FIR)/ Global Initiative for Academic Network (GIAN). Programme namely Faculty in Residence Programme (FIR) is open for non-members also.

• Shastri Institutional Collaborative Research Grant (SICRG)(Open)
• Shastri Mobility Programme (SMP)(Open) 
• Shastri Research Student Fellowship (SRSF)(Open)
• Shastri Membership Development Grant (SMDG)(Open)
• Shastri Programme Development Grant (SPDG)(Open)
• Shastri Publication Grant (SPG)(Open)
• Global Initiative for Academic Network (GIAN)/Faculty-In-Residence Programme (FIR)(Open)
• Faculty Development Programme For Vocational Education (FDPVE)
• Quebec Tuition Fee Exemption For Indian Students (closed) 

Important Note : Finding Matching Partners in Canadian/Indian Institutions

Dear Applicants,

SICI strongly advises all potential applicants that it is their responsibility to find the right partner in another country, In order to find potential matching partners/faculty members in Canadian/Indian member universities, the applicants are strongly advised to visit the websites of preferred Canadian/Indian universities to reach to ONLY the appropriate faculty members of desired schools/departments and write to them directly expressing the necessary background of your proposal and partnership interests. We strongly advise all potential applicants to refrain from sending generic e-mail request to SICI officers or its executive council members or mass e-mailing many other recipients seeking their help to find you a partner, because it could be counterproductive and may hamper their efforts in finding a correct partner.  Applicants are also advised to approach potential partners well in time so that they can submit a well-prepared application after consultation with their partner.

Important Notice : Quebec International Tuition Fee Waiver Program

Dear Applicants,

The Quebec Government is reviewing all agreements with all the agencies supporting educational initiatives worldwide. Hence, requested the Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute to stop all activities related to this programme. They will inform us as soon as any decision is taken on this file. Meanwhile, all previous commitments to the students who received this award will be honoured for the term of their study as agreed and granted under the Differential Tuition Fee Waiver-ship programme administered by the Shastri Institute since 2010.

In case of further queries please write at: quebec@sici.org.in

Source: https://www.shastriinstitute.org/grants-awards-and-opportunities-for-indian-canadian-scholars (31/05/2018)

Research Fellowships in Humanities and Social Science -2018 , Wellcome Trust, London

Research Fellowships in Humanities and Social Science

(An award up to £275,000.)

By 

Wellcome Trust, London

This scheme supports postdoctoral researchers in health-related humanities and social sciences who do not hold established academic posts.

Scheme at a glance:

Career stage: Early, Intermediate, Returning to research

Level of funding: Salary and research expenses covered

Duration of funding: Up to 3 years

Who can apply: You can apply for a Research Fellowship if you’re a postdoctoral researcher who wants to carry out an extended period of research on your own project.
You must not have a permanent contract, or a contract that will last longer than this fellowship.
You should also:

• be based (or planning to be based) in the UK, Republic of Ireland or a low- or middle-income country
• have sponsorship from an eligible host organisation.

In most cases, applicants should have been awarded a PhD before they apply.

What we're looking for:

We will assess:

• the significance and originality of your proposed research
• the suitability and relevance of your approach to your research topic
• your previous research contributions eg publications, conference papers, public engagement and policy-related work
• the suitability of the host organisation for your research and for developing your independent career.

We consider applications from researchers in the early stages of their careers as well as more established researchers. We’ll consider the suitability of your previous research contributions according to your career stage and experience.
If you’ve been away from research (eg for a career break, parental leave or long-term sick leave), we’ll take this into account when we consider your application.
Most successful applicants will be pursuing university research careers. But we also encourage researchers who want to follow health-related research careers elsewhere.
We encourage you to check that your application is competitive by discussing your project with:

• your intended supervisor
• researchers in relevant health-related fields
• the research office at your host organisation.

What we Offer: A Research Fellowship is for up to three years, or you can hold it part-time over a longer period.

An award will not usually be above £275,000. Support includes: 

1. a basic salary (determined by your host organisation)

2. personal removal expenses

3. research expenses

During your fellowship, you can apply for public engagement funds to involve the public in your research and inspire learning.

Key dates: We consider applications twice a year. January 2018 round.

• Preliminary application deadline: 11 January 2018, 17:00 GMT.

• Full application deadline: 29 March 2018, 17:00 BST.

• Shortlisting: May 2018.

• Interviews: July 2018.

How to Apply: You must submit your application through the Wellcome Trust Grant Tracker (WTGT).

Start your application

 

CONTACT: Contact our information officers if you have a question about funding.

• Send a message
• +44 (0)20 7611 5757

f you have a question about the scope and content of your proposal, contact the relevant person in our Humanities and Social Science team.

• Wellcome Trust, Gibbs Building, 215 Euston Road, London NW1 2BE

SOURCE: https://wellcome.ac.uk/funding/research-fellowships-humanities-and-social-science (10/11/2017)

Prof. A.D. Shinde Memorial Research Fellowship Award (ICA)_LD: 30/09/2017

INDIAN COMMERCE ASSOCIATION

Prof. A.D. Shinde Memorial Research Fellowship Award

Indian Commerce Association is pleased to announce Prof. A.D. Shinde Memorial Research Fellowship Award for year 2017 with aim  to promote research among the young faculty members and research scholars of ICA.

Indian Commerce Association (ICA) in its over 69 years of existence has strived for the excellence of profession and professionals. Through its unparalleled contributions for the cause of academics and academia, it has provided a befitting platform for the intelligentsia to congregate, deliberate and make prolific contributions to the discipline, research and economy. To recognize and reward the young faculty members and scholars, ICA has instituted research fellowship award in memory of late Prof. A.D. Shinde.

Late Prof. A. D. Shinde struggled through his humble background to successfully complete his education and garner recognition as a successful Chartered Accountant and dedicated academician. Being exemplary in every sense, he was the first Professor in Commerce at Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Maharashtra and later assumed the prestigious academic positions as Member of Senate, Academic Council, Board of Management, Dean of faculty of Commerce and officiating Vice Chancellor of Shivaji University. Prof. Shinde was a great visionary and committed himself to the felt and potential needs of students and society in the field of education. He was a multi-faceted personality who made eminent contributions in the field of education.

 

Guidelines for Memorial Research Fellowship Award is as follows:

1.       Eligibility for the Grant / Award

1.1   Candidates who are Permanent/Regularly employed as faculty in the rank of assistant professor  in a UGC recognized University/College/Institution/affiliated institution    are eligible for this grant. It should be duly certified by the Principal of the College.

1.2   Scholars from other professions like civil servants, journalists, and industrialists etc. who hold Ph.D Degree and have a keen interest in research are also eligible for this grant.

1.3   The applicants who are currently working on minor/major projects/ similar fellowship/grants sanctioned by UGC/ICSSR/other similar institutions cannot submit the same/ similar proposals for this Grant

1.4   This grant is available for candidates below the age of 35 years.

1.5   Only one person is eligible for the Grant-in –aid.

1.6   The Applicant should be a Life Member of ICA.

2.       Duration and Value

2.1   Duration of the research project is 12 months.

2.2   The research project will be allotted at the time of Annual Conference of ICA.

2.3   The maximum budget that may be allotted to the candidate is Rs. 50000

3.       Submission of proposal

3.1   Duly filled in Applications along with the Research proposal and other documents should be submitted in soft copy through e-mail by 30^th Sep of every year to the Secretary, ICA.

3.2   The proposals should be forwarded through the Head / Principal

4.       Procedure for selection

4.1   The proposals complete in all respects shall be reviewed by a 3-member expert committee where two members will be appointed by the President and Secretary, ICA and one member will be appointed by Donors or their representative

4.2   The broad outline of the selection criteria is as follows

4.2.1                   Academic Record                                     25 marks

4.2.2                   Research Performance                             25 marks

4.2.3                   Assessment of Research Proposal            50 marks

4.3   The information regarding the award to the selected candidate will be given through e-mail to the Conference Secretary and will be announced at the conference.

5.       Release of Grant

5.1   The sanctioned grant will be released in two instalments.

5.2   60% of the sanctioned grant will be released within a month of the award of the research fellowship in the name of the candidate.

5.3   Remaining 40% of the amount will be released after the submission of the final report and the presentation.

6.       Progress report

6.1   The recipient of the awardee will be required to give an interim presentation of the research work after 6 months through email.

7.       Submission of Final Report

7.1   The awardee is required to submit three copies ( two hard copies and one soft copy) at the Annual Conference.

7.2   The report will be evaluated by an expert of the ICA specialized in the field to be appointed by the President, Secretary, ICA and Representative of Donor.

7.3   If the expert is satisfied with the research report, the remaining balance of the award may be released by the Secretary.

7.4   The awardee will make a 10-minute presentation on the findings of the research project at the final of the BBAY Awards presentation.

8.       General Guidelines

8.1   Extension in tenure is not permissible in any circumstances.

8.2   If a Investigator fails to complete the project, he/she has to refund the entire amount sanctioned with interest.

8.3   Certificate regarding plagiarism shall be included in the final report.

8.4   The research report shall be in English

8.5   The final report shall be uploaded on the website of Indian Commerce Association. 

9.       Important Link

Please refer to mentioned link and download complete document with application form and annexures:

http://publishingindia.com/downloads/fellowshipaward.docx

CONTACT:

Dr. Balwinder Singh

Secretary, Indian Commerce Association

Associate Professor, Department of Commerce, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar-143005, Punjab.

E-mail: indiancommerceassociation@gmail.com, icaindia47@gmail.com

M: 09417272232

"Prof AL Nagar Award Scheme-2015" and "Prof AL Nagar Visiting Fellowship” [LD: 31/08/2015]

"Prof AL Nagar Award Scheme-2015" and "Prof AL Nagar Visiting Fellowship”

With the financial support from the family and friends of Prof AL Nagar, the TIES has instituted the following schemes to commemorate the contributions of Prof. Nagar. 

1. “Prof AL Nagar Fellow”: This is an annual award to be given to an outstanding Indian scholar between the age of 45 to 65 years. Under this award, the selected scholar shall give a minimum of two lectures during the year in any of the reputed Indian institutes/universities chosen by the TIES/TIES Trust and one lecture during the annual TIES conference.
The selected scholar would be honored with a citation and a suitable cash prize during the annual conference.
The TIES Trust has constituted a high level expert Committee, under the Chairmanship of Prof. V.R.Panchamukhi, Chairman, TIES Trust, to identify suitable scholars for this award.
The Committee hereby invites nominations for the Award on the basis of which recommendations will be made to the President, TIES. Kindly note the following:

A. Eligibility requirement:
1.The candidate for the Award should be between 45 and 65 years of age as on January 1, 2015;
2.Research Work should be of high quality, in the area of quantitative economics and should have been largely carried out in India.

B.Nomination should have full CV of the nominee which should include the following information about the nominee:
a. Name in full;
b. Date of birth;
c. Educational Qualification;
d. Present position and earlier institutional affiliations;
e. A list of major publications, with focus on the significant contributions;
f. Copies of some select Publications;
g. Any other relevant information; Incomplete information will not be entertained.

All the nominations must be received by 31st August 2015 and sent to Dr N R  Bhanumurthy, National Institute of Public Finance and Policy, Delhi, and Secretary, TIES, (e-mail: nrbmurthy@gmail.com) who will co-ordinate with the selection committee. 

2. “Prof AL Nagar Visiting Fellowship”: This is an annual fellowship to be given to a maximum of two young research scholars in a year who are pursuing their Ph.d in India. Under this fellowship, the research scholar would spend one to two months with an expert/institution/university within India that can contribute substantially to the thesis work. The TIES/TIES Trust would provide travel and moderate living expenses to the selected scholars and also a token honorarium to the host expert.

The research scholars who are below the age of 30 years as on 1st January 2015 are eligible to apply. The application should consist of a brief CV, date of birth, institutional affiliation, recommendation letter from the research supervisor and a letter of confirmation from the host expert/institute/university. In case if research scholars are unable to identify the expert/institute/university, the TIES could also help in identifying suitable experts/ Institute/university, if the scholar is shortlisted for the fellowship. A selection committee constituted by TIES Trust would shortlist the research scholar for the fellowship. The applications should reach the Secretary, TIES (e-mail: nrbmurthy@gmail.com) by 31^st August, 2015.
Source: Indian Econometric Society Website (03/06/2015).

Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships for Indian Citizens 2016-17

Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships for Indian Citizens 2016-17

ABOUT: USIEF offers a wide range of exchange opportunities to Indian citizens in three main categories:

• Student Awards to pursue a master's degree or attend a U.S. university as a visiting student researcher,
• Scholars and Teacher Awards for academics, teachers and professionals to teach or conduct research in the U.S., and
• Professional Development Programs for leadership and skill development.

In addition to providing opportunities for personal, academic and professional growth, Fulbright-Nehru and other exchanges promote mutual understanding between the people of the U.S. and India.

Fulbright-Nehru and other fellowships have, over the years, helped bring the people of India and the United States closer through educational exchanges. USIEF has administered over 18,500 grants for Indians and U.S. citizens. USIEF alumni have demonstrated strong leadership in all walks of life, including agriculture, arts, business, education, environment, humanities and social sciences, media, public health, and science and technology.

Once you find a fellowship of interest, please visit the Current Fulbright Fellows page to learn about recent proposals that have been successful. We also encourage you to talk with Fulbright and other alumni about their experiences in the United States. USIEF staff can help you get in touch with people in your field who will be glad to answer questions. Most fellowships have a July 1, 2015 application deadline.

Screening experts and selection committees look for talented individuals whose projects are important to India and the U.S. and who have the ability to be good "cultural ambassadors". The ideal exchange fellow is one who both contributes important work in his/her field and encourages Indo-U.S. networking during and after the fellowship.

Click here for an e-brochure on 2016-2017 Fulbright Fellowships for Indian Citizens

Click here for a brochure on 2016-2017 Fellowships for Indian Citizens (Downloadable PDF Format

Indian Fulbrighters: Ambassadors of Change -- Click here to view a video where alumni share their Fulbright-Nehru experience 
Read tips from current Indian Fulbrighters on the application and selection process
Source: USIEF webpage (as on 02/06/2015).

UKIERI is now accepting proposals for 2014-15 (LD: 15 SEP, 2014)

UKIERI (UK-India Education and Research Initiative)

Call for Bids 2014-15

UKIERI is now accepting proposals for the following strand activities:

Strand	Strand Activity	Description
Strand 2: Innovation Partnerships	DST UKIERI Thematic Partnerships 2014 Click on links below to download: Guidelines Application Form Work plan Finance Sheet Last date of Submission - 15 Sept 2014	To support research and knowledge transfer partnerships in specific subject areas. The areas include: 1. Climate Change 2. Computer Science 3. Public Health and Well being 4. Food Water Energy 5. Sustainable cities 6. Big Data 7. High Value manufacturing
	UGC UKIERI Thematic Partnerships Click on links below to download: Guidelines Application Form Work plan Finance Sheet Last date of Submission - 15 Sept 2014	To support research, faculty exchange and knowledge transfer across all subject areas. The call is open for all public HE institutionsin UK. In India all those public institutions which are fit to receive development grants from University Grants Commission are eligible to apply.

For any queries, please contact the UKIERI Secretariat:
Contact No: + 91-11-4149/7361/7453/7336/7441
Email: ukieri@britishcouncil.org

UGC Fellowships, Scholarships and Research Awards for the year 2014-15

UGC Fellowships, Scholarships and Research Awards for the year 2014-15

Applications by online only at UGC's

'e-Scholarship-Fellowship Award Registration Tracking System'

ALL THE BEST.