Sponsor
Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute
Program
Faculty-In-Residence Programme (FIR) / Global Initiative For Academic Network (GIAN)
For More Information
Please see the sponsor’s website for more information including the application form.
Description
Canadian faculty members, scientists and entrepreneurs are welcome to apply who would be willing to take up engagements at Indian institutions for one or two weeks. Through this program, SICI will facilitate dissemination of Global Initiative of Academic Networks (GIAN is an initiative of the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India) in Canada to augment participation of Canadian faculty, scientists and entrepreneurs in Indian universities/research institutions with the objective of helping these institutions learn about modern pedagogic practices and boosting research in cutting-edge technologies and thus building stronger academic networks between both countries.
Eligibility
- The applicant should be a full-time faculty member of a Canadian member institution.
- The Applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
- List of eligible institutions in India to host faculty under this program is available at the link provided here : http://www.sici.org.in/uploads/GIAN-2015-2016-List%20of%20Institutions.pdf.
Maximum Project Value
US$8000 to US$12000
Indirect Costs
Institutional overhead costs are not eligible.
Project Duration
The duration of assignments for this program will be for one to two weeks.
Deadlines
If College-level review is required, your College will communicate its earlier internal deadlines.
| Type | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Internal Deadline | Please submit your application/proposal, along with a complete and signed OR-5 Form to research.services@uoguelph.ca. | |
External Deadline | After filling the designated form for the application please submit to Dr. Prachi Kaul at prachi@sici.org.in. Applications after this deadline will be accepted on a rolling intake basis throughout the year. |
How to Apply
Application Forms:
After filling the designated form for the application please submit to Dr. Prachi Kaul at prachi@sici.org.in .