Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC),a bilaterial organization of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India and the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), Government of Germany invites applications for Paired Early Career Fellowship in Applied Research (PECFAR) from early-career researchers from India and Germany to explore, connect and network for research collaboration in applied research. This fellowship facilitates a pair of Early Career Researchers to have short term visits to India/Germany for networking and exploring avenues for collaboration and innovation in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM). The duration of the fellowship will be minimum 1 month/30 days and maximum up to 2 months/60 Days. Grant shall be provided to cover the travel and fellowship of selected pairs. The paired fellows shall jointly plan the fellowship visits to the partner country (India/Germany).