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Gurmat Sangeet Research Internship

ਗੁਰਮਤ ਸੰਗੀਤ

About
GSRI

An intensive research internship deepening the understanding of the musical aspect of the Guru's teachings — for those ready to go further.

Layakari Excerpt — Gurmat Sangeet

What is
GSRI?

The Gurmat Sangeet Research Internship (GSRI) is an intensive, eight-week opportunity for individuals to strengthen their understanding of the musical (sangeet) aspect of the Guru's teachings (gurmat) as they appear in Sikhi.

Incoming interns should have a sufficient familiarity with Gurmat Sangeet to undertake a deeper understanding of the field. Every week, this summer internship consists of various topics introduced through lecture format, alongside assignments curated to assess comprehension of the presented material.

The scholarship is an incentive for interns to participate diligently, and further supports the preservation of Gurmat Sangeet through the next generation.

$1K

Honors Scholarship

At the end of the program, the top 3 interns are awarded a certificate of completion and a $1,000 scholarship — recognizing diligent dedication to Gurmat Sangeet research.

Topics
covered

Each week explores a different dimension of Gurmat Sangeet — from its foundational vocabulary to the emotional and spiritual depth of raag theory.

01
Gurmat Sangeet Nomenclature
02
Various styles of sangeet in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
03
31 shudh raags in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
04
Nuances between emotional aspects of raag
05
Relevance of time theory to raags
06
Theory of sur and laya
07
Tanti saaj in Gurmat Sangeet

Important
dates

Mark your calendar. These milestones define the 2026 GSRI journey from application to graduation.

April 18, 2026
Applications Open
The 2026 cycle begins — submit your application via the Google Form.
May 10, 2026
Applications Close
Final deadline to submit. Late applications will not be reviewed.
May 27 – July 27, 2026
Internship Period
Eight weeks of lectures, assignments, and immersive research into Gurmat Sangeet.

What's
expected

Interns are expected to allocate 3–5 hours per week during the course of the internship, and must be available on the following mandatory dates (times TBD).

🎯
Introduction Meeting
May 27th or 28th, 2026
Mandatory
📝
Midterm Exam
June 27th, 2026
Mandatory
🏆
Final Exam
July 25th, 2026
Mandatory

Weekly Time Commitment

Plan for 3 to 5 hours per week — enough to engage deeply with lectures and complete assignments without overwhelming your schedule. Quality over quantity is the expectation; consistent effort is what earns honors.

Ready to begin
your journey?

Applications for GSRI 2026 are open now — closes May 10th.