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Indo-French Postdoctoral Research Programme for Women in Science

This programme will provide a platform for women candidates to engage & work with Indian/French scientific communities with an aim to accelerate their talented instincts towards carrying out advanced studies and research in the frontier areas of Science & Technology.

Authority

Central

Region

Central Government

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

For Indian National: | - Fellowship Euros 2000/- per month along with miscellaneous allowances. | - To and Fro International travel between India and France. | For French National: | - Fellowship ₹90,000/- per month along with miscellaneous allowances. | - To and Fro International travel between France and India.

Who can apply

Women applicants must be Indian or French citizens (citizens residing in France) from a recognized university or research institution in India/France.; Indian applicants should be holding a PhD degree & sanctioned/tenured post in a scientific/academic institution and willing to undertake collaborative research projects in French institutions/universities are eligible to apply.; French women applicants holding a PhD degree and currently completing a postdoctoral project & willing to undertake collaborative research projects in Indian institutions/universities are eligible to apply.; The mobility should take place during the employment period of the applicant in the concerned institution.; The applicant should not have availed of any Postdoctoral fellowship in France/India during the last 5 years.; This fellowship cannot be availed simultaneously with any other fellowship.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is the aim of Programme?

This programme will provide a platform for women candidates to engage & work with Indian/French scientific communities with an aim to accelerate their talented instincts towards carrying out advanced studies and research in the frontier areas of Science & Technology.

Which is the implementing agency of this Programme?

Indo-French Centre for Promotion of Advanced Research/Centre Franco-Indien pour la Promotion de la Recherche Avancee

What are the eligibility criteria for applying/availing the Fellowship?

Indian applicants should be holding a PhD degree & sanctioned/tenured post in a scientific/academic institution and willing to undertake collaborative research projects in French institutions/universities are eligible to apply. | French women applicants holding a PhD degree and currently completing a postdoctoral project & willing to undertake collaborative research projects in Indian institutions/universities are eligible to apply.

Who is not eligible to apply for the Fellowship?

The applicant who has availed of any Postdoctoral fellowship in France/India during the last 5 years is not eligible to apply under the programme.

Who will get the preference under this Fellowship Programme?

Preference will be given to those candidates who don't have any international exposure. | Preference will be given to candidates having previous R&D experience & publications.

What are the natures of supports provided to the fellows under the programme?

For Indian Fellow: Fellowship Euros 2000/- per month along with miscellaneous allowances. | For French Fellow: Fellowship [?]90,000/- per month along with miscellaneous allowances. | - To and Fro International travel between France and India.

What is the duration of fellowship?

The duration of the Fellowship will be for a period of three to four months.

How to apply for the fellowship?

The eligible candidates need to register and apply at https://www.cefipra.org/ or log on to: https://cefipra.org/prowiss/