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Indo-French Visiting/Mobility Programme for Women in Science

This programme will encourage women candidates to work with the 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

- Return airfare (economy class), accommodation & per diem allowances, local travel in India/France, airport transfer, insurance, and visa charges shall be given to the selected candidates.

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 hold a PhD degree & sanctioned/tenured post in a scientific/academic institution and be willing to undertake collaborative research projects in French institutions/universities.; French women applicants holding a PhD degree and currently completing a postdoctoral project & willing to undertake collaborative research projects in Indian institutions/universities.; The mobility should take place during the employment period of the applicant in the concerned institution.; The applicant should not have availed of any visiting 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 encourage women candidates to work with the 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 the Programme?

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

Who is not eligible to apply under the Programme?

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 programme?

Preference will be given to those candidates who don't have any international exposure. | CEFIPRA may relax the eligibility conditions in case of potential candidates.

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

Return airfare (economy class), accommodation & per diem allowances, local travel in India/France, airport transfer, insurance, and visa charges shall be given to the selected candidates.

What is the duration of programme?

The duration of the programme will be for a period of two weeks.

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/