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Organization :Jamia Millia Islamia University
Facility :Scholarships

Home Page : http://jmi.ac.in/aboutjamia/internationalrelations/scholarship

Scholarship Opportunities :
The Understanding Canada program is a new initiative of the Government of Canada designed to support academic activities that develop greater understanding of Canada in the world, especially in areas of importance of Canada. It is intended for foreign academics who want to study about or conduct research on Canada. Some components of the program are also available to promote teaching and publications about Canada in various disciplines.

Program Objectives :
** to develop a greater knowledge and understanding of Canada, its values and culture among scholars other influential groups abroad.
** to support government priorities, building n synergies with other activities such as education marketing, youth mobility and scholarships.
** to support activities such as teaching, conferences, seminars, workshops and research in areas of policy relevance to Canada, while continuing to respect academic freedom.

Priority areas
** Peace and Security (with a particular interest in Afghanistan)
** North America Partnership (including key Canada-US bilateral issues)
** Economic Development and Competitiveness
** Democracy, Rule of Law, Human Rights
** Managing Diversity
** Environment/Energy

Last Date : June 1 & December 1