The Indo-French Postdoctoral Research Programme for Women in Science (PROWIS-I) is designed to foster international collaboration between India and France by providing young women scientists with an opportunity to work with leading scientific communities in both countries. The programme aims to accelerate advanced studies and research in frontier areas of science and technology through collaborative projects.
Duration of Fellowship
- Duration: 3 to 4 months
Benefits
For Indian Nationals:
- Fellowship:
2000 Euros per month (plus miscellaneous allowances) - Travel:
Round-trip international airfare between India and France
For French Nationals:
- Fellowship:
₹90,000 per month (plus miscellaneous allowances) - Travel:
Round-trip international airfare between France and India
Eligibility
- Citizenship:
Women applicants must be Indian citizens or French citizens residing in France. - Academic Requirement (India):
- Must hold a PhD degree.
- Must have a sanctioned or tenured post in a scientific or academic institution.
- Must be willing to undertake collaborative research projects in French institutions or universities.
- Academic Requirement (France):
- Must hold a PhD degree (or be completing a postdoctoral project).
- Must be willing to undertake collaborative research projects in Indian institutions or universities.
- Employment:
The mobility period should occur during the applicant’s employment period in the concerned institution. - Fellowship Exclusivity:
Applicants must not have availed any postdoctoral fellowship in France/India in the last 5 years, and this fellowship cannot be availed simultaneously with any other fellowship. - Preferences:
- Preference to candidates with no previous international exposure.
- Preference to candidates with prior R&D experience and publications.
- Flexibility:
CEFIPRA may relax the eligibility conditions for potential candidates.
Application Process
Mode: Online
- Registration:
- Visit https://www.cefipra.org/ or https://cefipra.org/prowiss/ and register with your active email ID.
- Submission:
- Complete the online application form, including all required details and documents.
- Finalization:
- Once your proposal is complete, review and submit it online. Ensure that you do not submit multiple applications if your proposal is already successfully submitted.
Documents Required
- Invitation/hosting letter from an Indian/French scientist, researcher, faculty member, or institution.
- Two-page research proposal (in STEM and allied Science & Technology areas) outlining the area of work.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your employer.
- Recent photograph.
- Valid passport copy.
- Educational certificates.
- Any additional documents as specified by the guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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What is the aim of the programme?
To provide a platform for young women scientists from India and France to engage in advanced, collaborative research and build international R&D linkages. -
Which organization implements this programme?
The programme is implemented by the Indo-French Centre for Promotion of Advanced Research (IFCPAR/CEFIPRA). -
What are the eligibility criteria?
Applicants must be women scientists holding a PhD (or completing a postdoctoral project for French applicants), with employment in a recognized research institution, and must not have availed any similar postdoctoral fellowship in the last 5 years. -
Who is not eligible?
Applicants who have previously received a postdoctoral fellowship in France/India or those holding dual fellowships concurrently are not eligible. -
Who gets preference?
Preference is given to candidates with no previous international exposure, and those with prior R&D experience and publications. -
What support is provided?
The fellowship provides a monthly stipend (2000 Euros for Indian fellows, ₹90,000 for French fellows), miscellaneous allowances, and round-trip international airfare. -
What is the duration of the fellowship?
The fellowship lasts for 3 to 4 months. -
How do I apply?
Applications are submitted online via the CEFIPRA portal.