About SICIC
The Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute’s centre was established in 2005-06 as the University of Mumbai became a member of Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute, a binational organization that promotes understanding between India and Canada through academic activities and exchanges. Dr. Coomi Vivaina, former head and professor, Department of English, was the in-charge of the centre from 2007 to 2016. Dr. Sachin Labade, Assistant Professor, Department of English accepted the honorary responsibility as coordinator in October, 2016.
Events/Activities
- Webinar on Humboldt fellowship for experienced researchers
- Webinar on Fulbright Fellowships
- Webinar on Shastri Indo- Canadian Institute’s Research Grants
- A talk on Engaging India and Canada by Ms Reshma Rana Verma
The faculty/scholars from Mumbai University received grants under various schemes such as the Faculty Enrichment and Faculty Research awards under the Canadian Studies Fellowship Programme since 2006. Many faculty members have benefited from SICI programmes. The Canadian books worth CAD $ 1,848.00 were gifted to the University Library under Canadian Studies Books and Journal Programme of Shastri Institute.
Grants-benefits received
Year | Name of Scholar, affiliation & Project title | Scheme/Programme | Canadian Institute | Grant (in CAD $) |
2016-17 | Ms. Sneha Singh,
K. M. Kundnani College of Pharmacy, Mumbai |
Shastri Research Student Fellowship (SRSF)- Students | University of British Colombia | 8000 |
2017-18 | Dr. Sudha Mohan
Department of Civics and Politics, University of Mumbai |
Shastri Faculty Training and Internationalization (SFTIG) | Ryerson University | 6000 |
2017-18 | Dr. Renu Modi, African Studies Centre, University of Mumbai | Shastri Faculty Training and Internationalization (SFTIG) | University of Victoria | 6,000. |
2018-19 | Ms. Anmol Dutta, Department of English, University of Mumbai | Shastri Studnet Internship Project (SSIP) | Western University Canda | 4,500 |
2019-20 | Lavanya Dalal
M.A. Hon with Research in English University Department of English Project topic: Trauma in Canadian and Indian Prison Narratives |
Shastri Research Student Fellowship (SRSF) | University of Waterloo /Carleton University
/University of Toronto. |
400 (per week for max upto 12 weeks) |
2020-21 | Jaya Wathare
Project Topic: ‘Understanding the Role Of Graphic Medicine Available On Social Media In Addressing The Mental Health Issues In India and Canada’ |
Shastri Research Student Fellowship (SRSF) | Carleton University, Ottawa | 57000 (in INR) |
Shastri Membership Development Fund
Year | Name of The Scholar | name of Programme | Title of Project/ Activities | Amout (INR) |
2018-19 | Shweta Gupta | SMDF | Emerging Trends and Career Opportunities in Pharmaceutical Field Across the Globe | 15,000/- |
2019-20 | Dr Kirteebala Pawar | SMDG | National Seminar on “Concepts and Methodologies in Pharmaceutical Research and Career Opportunities in India and abroad “ | 15,000/- |
2020-21 | Dr Sachin Labade | GJCL Grants | Virtual International Conference: Space, Narratives, and South Asian Canadian Diasporic/Transnational Experiences | 1,10000/- |
Year | Name of the Awardee | University Department | Scheme/programme | Grant (in INR) |
2021-22 | Mandar Bhanushe | IDOL | Shastri Conference and Lecture Series Grant (SCLSG) | 50000 |
Year | Name of The Scholar | University Department | name of/Scheme | Amount (in CAD) |
2022-23 | Dr. Vasumathi Badrinathan, Associate Professor, | Dept. of French | Shastri Scholar Travel Subsidy Grant | 1500 |
Research Collaboration
Research Collaboration of the University of Mumbai under SICI schemes
Year | Name of Scholar | Project | Scheme/Programme | Canadian Institute | Grant (in CAD $) |
2016-17 | Dr. Simon Collin
(in collaboration with Dr. Vasumathi Badrinathan, Dept. of French) |
“Teachers’ Self-confidence in Using Technologies in their Teaching: The Perceived Impact of an e-Twinning Project
Between French-as-a-Foreign-Language Teachers from India and Canada”
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Shastri Institutional Collaborative Research Grant (SICRG) | Université du Québec à Montréal | — |
- Shastri Indo Canadian Institute: Globalink Research Programme for Students 2022-23
- Shastri Indo Canadian Institute: Announcement of Programmes 2022-23
- Shastri Indo Canadian Institute: Announcement of Programmes 2021-22
- Application for SRSF -STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME FOR UNDERGRADUATES OR INTEGRATED MASTERS COURSE (UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENTS) BY SICI, INDIA OFFICE
- Application for Globalink Research Award Programme invited from Masters/PhD/Post Doctoral scholars (University Departments) by SICI, India Office
- Applications for grants invited from scholars/faculty/educational administrators by SICI, India Office
Contact Us
Dr. Sachin Ramesh Labade
Honorary Coordinator
E mail: sachin.labade@english.mu.ac.in
Location: Room 04, Ground Floor, Ranade Bhavan,
Kalina Campus, University of Mumbai,
Mumbai 400098