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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

Active / Open

Updated

Recently Verified

What are the Benefits?

- 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 is Eligible?

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 Documents

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/