SHASTRI RESEARCH STUDENT FELLOWSHIP (SRSF)

1. Students enrolled in Bachelor's degree and Master's with a minimum of one semester/ six months completed from a Canadian University/Institution are eligible with one to three semesters remaining in their program after availing of a fellowship.
2. Applicant must be from a member institution of Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute or from constituent colleges/ institutes of its members that fall under the Shastri network.
3. The applicant should have obtained at least 65% marks.
4. The applicant should not be enrolled for another degree/diploma simultaneously.
5. Students pursuing M. Phil should have completed a minimum of one semester of the degree/course.
6. An applicant who is pursuing a Master's should have completed a minimum of one semester or six months of degree.

No Separate Application or Fee is Required to get the scholarship, it will be automatically considered, once you enrolled for the program.

1. Complete the application form along with all required documents at GMS Portal.
2. Applicant should obtain ‘No Objection/ Bonafide certificate from his/her Institution before applying.
3. A letter of invitation/affiliation from the host faculty is a must and the affiliate should be from a member institution of the Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute.
4. Minimum of two reference/support letters to be provided towards your candidature for the award.
5. Official transcripts/photocopies from the University for All Years of completed study.
6. Educational certificate is to be submitted from Senior Secondary onwards.
7. The applicant should be proficient in oral and written English.
8. Certificate of Ethical Approval (if applicable). Reporting: Applicable to successful applicant only. Upload midterm and final reports in prescribed format at https://www.sicigms.org/login Report Format for Indian: Mid-Term Report: Form Final Report: Form Report Format for Canadian: Mid-Term Report: Form Final Report: Form ​​​​​​​For further details, please click here.

1. First All the application form will be evaluated.
2. After evaluation, eligible candidates will be shortlisted for the scholarship.
3. Shortlisting of candidates will be done by authorities.
4. The decision of Adjudicators with respect to awards will be considered as the final decision. Other Info Disbursement of Funds:
5. The stipendwill be disbursed in two equal installments. The first installment will be released upon signing of letter of agreement between SICI and recipient’s institution.
6. The 2nd installment of stipend will be released upon submission of mid-term progress report. The remaining 10% of the award money will be released upon submission and approval of a final report to SICI by the recipient. Please note-
7. Content of the proposal should be based on subject matter concerning India or Canada. The proposed research must demonstrate clearly how the study will benefit Canada or India.
8. Candidates who have already been to India/Canada for studies/training/ specialization on other scholarships for a period six months or exceeding six months are eligible to apply only after a gap of two years as on 'date' after returning from county of fellowship.
9. As per requirement of the programme, the applicant and host affiliate from partner country must be from member institutions of Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute.