Programme is now closed for the year 2025-26    

Call for Applications

The Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute (SICI) invites proposals from scientists, researchers, and faculty members of its member institutions in India and Canada to strengthen academic ties and foster innovative collaborations.

Through sponsorship of academic events (Conference, Symposia, Workshop, Seminar) in both countries, SICI seeks to build lasting bi-national relationships across academia, government, industry, and civil society. These collaborations aim to deepen mutual understanding among Canadian and Indian scholars working on shared challenges and opportunities.

SICI particularly encourages proposals that bring together subject-matter experts from both nations to create meaningful platforms for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and joint initiatives. These events are also envisioned to actively engage young researchers- the next generation of scholars who will carry forward and strengthen Indo-Canadian academic relations.

Proposals are welcome across all domains of knowledge, with special encouragement for projects in the following priority areas:

• Agriculture and Climate Resilience
• Health- including One Health, Mental Health, and Public Health
• Tribal/First Nation Studies
• Traditional Knowledge Systems
• Critical Minerals
• Ocean and Marine life, including Fisheries, Oil & Gas, and Clean Energy
• Artificial Intelligence & Robotics
• Semiconductors and Advanced Electronics
• Arts and Culture, Conservation and Preservation of Heritage
• Urban Sustainability

Applicants are encouraged to work with business and industry in the areas of the proposed activities, including national, state, and local governments, as well as organisations or agencies from civil society. Hybrid mode should be implemented for these events to maximize participation. To qualify for this award, there must be a direct contribution from the applicant’s institution or collaborating institution. 

Value of Grant : INR 50,000 (Approx. CAD 850)

Number of Grants*: 4

Eligibility criteria: The applicant should be a full-time faculty/educational administrator from SICI‘s member institution in good standing. Their constituent colleges/institutes are also eligible to apply for this grant.

Application Form: Download Application Form 

Employer Endorsement: Download Endorsement Form 

Submission:  To submit proposals, please send all files combined as a one PDF file through an email with the subject line " Shastri Conference & Lecture Series Grant (SCLSG)" to siciapplications@sici.org.in.   Disbursement of Funds: 85% of the grant will be disbursed upon signing the letter of agreement between SICI and the recipient's institution. The remaining 15% will be released upon submission of the report organised by the grantee. Report Format : Download Report Format   (Applicable to successful applicants only) Submission Deadline:  November 2, 2025, 11:59 PM (IST). (CLOSED) Note:

• The event must take place before March 31, 2026.
• Applicants must be full-time faculty affiliated with member institutions of SICI in India/Canada.
• SICI encourages matching grants from other sources.
• The currency unit to prepare itemised budgets must be INR or CAD.
• Overhead charges/administrative costs/self-honorarium and equipment purchases are not permissible.
• Grants will be transferred to the institutional accounts of the recipient.
• SICI has the right to decrease or increase the number of grant awards

Contact:  Ms Anju Taneja | Senior Programme Officer 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: siciapplications@sici.org.in

*Shastri Institute reserves the right to change fellowship amount and number of awards.