The Shastri Alberta Students in India (SASI) Internship
The SASI Project is a pilot initiative under SICI's Engaging Alberta in India Program (EAI), generously funded by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Government of Alberta.
The SASI Project redefines internships, offering Alberta students a comprehensive experience that fuels personal, academic, and professional growth. Objectives include:
- Through a 6–8 week hybrid internship in leading Indian institutions (July–August 2026), students will gain hands-on training, cross-cultural exposure, and global competencies under full supervision and facilitation by SICI.
- This program offers students a life-altering experience to strengthen their academic, professional, and personal growth, with the potential to earn academic credit.
In keeping with the principle of equitable access, eligible students from Alberta institutions that had little or no participation in the 2023–24 SASI Program will be given preference this year, ensuring that opportunities are fairly distributed across the province’s post-secondary institutions.
Key information
Useful links
SASI Internship Partner Webpage
2026 Projects and Host Institutions
Have questions?
This program is not managed by the UCalgary Global Learning Office. All questions about the program, application, etc. should be directed to Mahmuda Aldeen (maldeen@ucalgary.ca) - Program and Member Relations Officer at Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute.
Program details
The information below was last updated on: October, 2025
Projects are available in the following areas:
- Arts, Humanities, Sciences, Engineering
- Find a complete list of projects and subject areas covered in this program here.
Credit Earning Opportunity for SASI interns:
- SICI encourages interested students to speak with their instructors or academic advisors at their home institutions before applying for the SASI grant. These discussions can help determine whether their proposed SASI project may qualify for academic credit. While earning credit is not a requirement of the program, it can provide additional academic and professional benefits.
- The internship will run for 6–8 weeks, scheduled between July 1 and August 24, 2026.
- Week 1 (Virtual): Orientation, project handover, and readiness activities conducted by the host institution.
- Weeks 2–6 (for a 6-week option) or Weeks 2–7 (for a longer 7–8 weeks option): In-person project implementation in India, involving lab work, classroom engagement, field visits, and concluding activities such as reporting, debriefing, and project wrap-up with the host institution.
- Travel: All participating students will travel to India together as a cohort, accompanied by a SICI representative.
All selected students will receive guaranteed funding for the program.
SASI Grant Value: CAD$ 8,500/grant
Grant Coverage: Covers international round trip air tickets, domestic travel, accommodation, meals, visa, health insurance, stipend, and an honorarium to host faculty.
Wrap-around facilitation includes SICI arranging/assisting interns in obtaining appropriate Indian visas, securing accommodations, connecting students with host Indian supervisors, providing orientations, mentoring, etc.
- Documents:.
- Completed SASI Application Form 2025–26.
- Resume (max 2 pages).
- Reference Form (SICI format).
- Proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency (passport, birth certificate, or PR card).
- File format:.
- Combine items (Application Form, Resume, Reference Form) into one PDF.
- Submit Proof of Status as a separate PDF.
- Submission:.
- Email to siciapp@ucalgary.ca.
- Subject line: SASI Application 2025–26 – [Your Full Name].
- Deadline:.
- November 30, 2025, 11:00 p.m. MST.
- Results:
- Selected interns announced by December 8, 2025..
International travel presents challenges that may not be found when attending classes on campus. There may be a lack of resources, emergency services, hospitals, accessibility issues and/or demands on the physical and the mental self, all of which can challenge individuals when away from their usual support systems and structures. Adequate preparation is essential.
For this reason, it is imperative that you evaluate all aspects of your own physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual condition against the rigors of the particular global learning program you are selecting. If you are unsure of whether or not this program is a good fit for you and/or if you have any circumstances that could impede your enjoyment of the program, please contact us. Our Global Learning Advisors will be happy to assist in finding the best options for you and arrange any supports or accommodations necessary to ensure your success.
If you have or are seeking a certificate from Student Accessibility Services, you should provide this early to your Global Learning Advisor to ensure that the option that you are seeking can support your needs.
Please note: All participants must adhere to COVID-19 and other vaccination-related requirements for the destinations visited on this program. Failure to do so may have consequences such as being denied access to accommodation/housing, program activities, or to the host country itself.