Raman–Charpak Scholarships PhD research scholars 2020

The fellowship is a single-phase fellowship scheme for PhD research scholars at an Indian or French Research Institute/University. The scheme provides an exposure and experience about the current research methods and trends in France/India, while discovering another cultural context.

DURATION

It is an opportunity for PhD students to carry out part of their research work (for three to six months) in a foreign University/Institute based in France or India.

FELLOWSHIP BENEFITS

• For an Indian Fellow: Fellowship Support of 1500 Euros per month for daily expenses, local travel, accommodation charges plus Social Security charges
• For a French Fellow: Fellowship support Rs. 40,000 per month for daily expenses, local travel, etc. plus accommodation charges not exceeding Rs. 45,000 per month
• One return airfare ticket in economy class between India and France
• Insurance coverage (travel & health) wherever required
• Any administrative costs for Visa and Registration, if any
• Carte de Sejour, if any
• Additional support (up to Euro 500 for Indian Fellows and equivalent support in Indian Rupees for French Fellows) for participating in a Seminar/Workshop during their term of the fellowship and stay in their host countries; limited to registration fees, travel & accommodation charges.

Note: No support will be provided for the family members during the Fellowship period

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Call for Applications: April

Application deadline: May/June

Duration: 2-6 months

Result: End of August/September

Starting date of fellowship: October onward

For any queries, please contact – ramancharpak@cefipra.org

ELIGIBILITY:

• Applicants from India must be Indian citizens residing in India who have registered for a PhD in a recognized university or research institution in India
• Applicants from France must be residing in France who have registered for a PhD/masters in a recognized university or research institution in France
• Have a Master’s degree (in science, technology or medicine) from a recognized University/Institute.
• Age: Maximum 30 years
• Students once supported by CEFIPRA, also in the framework of CEFIPRA projects, and students who have a permanent position in institutions/universities are not eligible
• The applicant should have pre-authorization or prior consent from his/her Institute/University to apply for a foreign fellowship program.

Applications can be submitted only through our online application submission system.

You can apply be visiting www.cefipra.org.

*Applications received through post will not be accepted.

*Filling up of all the fields in the application form is mandatory.

REQUIREMENTS

The proposal must include the following information (in English):

• Detailed description of the research project (up to 5 pages) stating the title of Research work with an explanation of how the planned work will benefit the candidate during his/her stay in proposed Research Institute / University in France /India.
• Candidates must also enclose the following documents:
• A CV (up to 3 pages) with recent photograph including summary of achievements and research interests, list relevant publications, etc.
• A letter of recommendation from the Ph.D. supervisor in his/her native lab.
• A letter of recommendation and agreement from the proposed supervisor in the fellowship lab (Foreign Research Institute / University).
• PhD synopsis or short summary of PhD work (up to 3 pages only).
• Research experience letter or publications as proof (first author or co-author).
• No objection certificate from Head of the Institution.
• Scanned copy of highest degree certificate.
• Scanned copy of PhD registration letter.
• A scan copy of passport (both front and back).
• A recent photograph.

Note:

* The proposal document must respect the lengths indicated above. It is strongly encouraged to apply early for timely processing rather than towards the end of the deadline. Please ensure that you completely fill the form and then submit. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

*The host institution/university of Indian applicants must be in France and vice versa for the French applicants.

*If the application is successfully submitted, candidate should not apply again.