The SICI Membership Development Fund supports Canadian institutions in hosting events that promote Indo-Canadian academic collaboration and SICI research programs.
Funder: Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute
Due Dates: Rolling submissions
Funding Amounts: Up to CAD $500 per grant | 10 grants available
Summary: Supports Canadian member institutions to promote SICI programs and India–Canada collaboration through outreach events.
Key Information: Only Canadian Members Council (CMC) institutions or their authorized representatives are eligible.
The SICI Membership Development Fund (SMDF) 2025–26 provides financial support to Canadian Members Council (CMC) institutions of the Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute (SICI) to organize events that promote SICI's mandates, benefits, and programs. The fund aims to increase awareness of SICI opportunities, foster faculty, student, and staff engagement, and strengthen institutional ties between Canada and India through targeted outreach activities. Eligible events include SICI-focused information sessions and integration with broader academic or cultural events highlighting India–Canada collaboration, provided SICI promotion is a central component.