Programmes & Schemes

This program is in honour of two Nobel Laureates in Physics, Prof C.V. Raman, Indian Nobel Laureate, 1930 and Prof Georges Charpak, French Nobel Laureate, 1992. The Fellowship was launched during February, 2013. The objective is to facilitate the exchange of doctoral students between the two countries, in order to broaden the scope and depth of future engagements in science, technology and innovation.This programme implemented by the Indo French Centre for Promotion of Advanced Research (IFCPAR/ CEFIPRA) aims at improving the doctoral skills of Indian and French students by providing them an opportunity to carry out part of their research work in a University / Research Institute based in France or India respectively. The scheme also provides an exposure and experience about the current research methods and trends in France/India, while discovering each another’s cultural context. This Programme is for PhD research scholars and Masters Students (only from France) at an Indian or French Research Institute / University for a duration of 2 to 6 months.Fellowship amount: For Indian Fellow, Fellowship Support of 1500 Euros per month for daily expenses, local travel, accommodation charges plus social security charges are provided while for French Fellow, it is Rs. 40,000/- per month for daily expenses, local travel, etc. plus accommodation charges not exceeding Rs. 45,000 per month. The Fellows are also entitled to Return airfare ticket in economy class between India and France, Insurance coverage (travel & health), administrative costs for Visa and Registration, additional support (up to Euro 500 for Indian Fellows and equivalent support for French Fellows) for participating in a Seminar/Workshop during their term of the fellowship and stay in host country etc.

1. Applicants from India must be Indian citizens residing in India and have entered their 2nd or 3rd year of their PhD programme in a recognized university or research institution in India. 2. Applicants from France must be residing in France and have registered for a PhD / Master’s degree in a recognized university or research institution in France. 3. Maximum age 30 years as on 1st April of the call year. 4. Students once supported by CEFIPRA and students who have a permanent position in institutions/universities are not eligible.

• ● International Travel Support (ITS) ›
• ● Ramalingaswamy re-entry fellowship ›
• ● Ramanujan fellowship ›
• ● Welcome Trust-DBT India Alliance ›
• ● Teachers Associateship For Research Excellence (TARE) ›
• ● Free Education For Sports Medal Winners / Participants of National / International Events ›