Ian Whicher, University of Manitoba

Research

yoga tradition Hinduism South Asian Indian philosophy religion and culture ethics

Latest funding

Freedom and the principle of intelligence in yoga
SSHRC · 2018 · Principal investigator
$82,978
The reconciliation of contemplation and action in the yoga tradition
SSHRC · 2006 · Principal investigator
$59,812

All 2 grants and awards

Freedom and the principle of intelligence in yoga

Principal investigatorSSHRC2018Insight Grants

Principal investigators: Whicher, Ian R.

Keywords: yoga tradition; Hinduism; South Asian Indian philosophy; religion and culture; ethics

$82,978

The reconciliation of contemplation and action in the yoga tradition

Principal investigatorSSHRC2006Standard Research Grants

Principal investigators: Whicher, Ian R.

Keywords: Hinduism; yoga tradition; philosophies of India; religion; mysticism

$59,812

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: yoga tradition Dear Professor Whicher, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. Your research on yoga tradition connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]