Individuals holding a full-time faculty appointment in an appropriate discipline at a Canadian university, research institute, or hospital are eligible to apply for funding. The purpose of the India Studies Programme is to promote the understanding of India in Canada. Fellowships are provided to Canadian scholars, librarians and artists and Indian imprints are supplied to Canadian universities. Retired faculty who maintain affiliation with a Canadian institution of higher education are eligible to apply if upon return to Canada they will continue to contribute to India studies through either teaching or research. Librarian Fellowships Librarian Fellowships are awarded to Librarians who have demonstrated their commitment to teaching and research support for South Asian Studies.
Eligibility is restricted to citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
Fellowships are awarded to those specializing in India Studies in the areas of the arts, humanities and the social sciences, including education, management, and law. The primary criteria for selection are the professional competence of the applicants and the potential for improving the understanding of India in Canada. Fellowships are given for periods ranging from three to twelve months. India Studies Fellowships provide a monthly living allowance of Rs 13,038, a monthly research stipend of Rs 3,000, and return airfare to India.