Indo-French Postdoctoral Research Programme for Women in Science
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Science And Technology
Department: Department Of Science & Technology
Category: Science, IT & Communications, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

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.

Benefits:
&gt; **For Indian National:**

   1. Fellowship Euros 2000/- per month along with miscellaneous allowances.
   1. To and Fro International travel between India and France.

&gt; **For French National:**

   1. Fellowship ₹90,000/- per month along with miscellaneous allowances.
   1. To and Fro International travel between France and India.

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

**Note 01:** Preference will be given to those candidates who don’t have any international exposure.
**Note 02:** Preference will be given to candidates having previous R&amp;amp;D experience &amp;amp; publications.
**Note 03:** CEFIPRA may relax the eligibility conditions in case of potential candidates.

Application Process:
[Online]
Registration 
Step 1: First, open the registration website in your browser using the given link.
Step 2: After the page opens, click on the “Register Now” option to start creating your account.
Step 3: Then, fill in your basic details such as your email ID, password, name, date of birth, and mobile number carefully.
Step 4: Next, enter your academic details, research area, and institution information as required.
Step 5: Finally, check all the entered details and click on the “Register” button to complete your registration.
Login
Step 1: First, open the login page of the website in your browser.
Step 2: Then, enter your registered email ID in the username field.
Step 3: After that, type your password and fill in the captcha code shown on the screen.
Step 4: Finally, click on the “Login” button to access your account, after which you can apply for schemes or track the status of your application.

Documents Required:
Invitation/hosting letter from Indian/French scientist/researcher/faculty/institution
Two pages research proposal under the STEM and allied Science & Technology areas (area in which the applicant would like to work)
No objection certificate from the employer
Recent Photograph
Passport
Educational Certificates
Any other document, as required