Raman-Charpak Fellowship

To and fro air ticket in economy class between India and France.

Insurance coverage (travel & health) wherever is required & Carte de Sejour (if any).

Any administrative costs for Visa and Registration (if any).

Support for attending conferences/seminars/workshops during the stay.

Value of Fellowship for Indian Fellow:

Fellowship Support of 1500 Euros per month for daily expenses, local travel, accommodation charges plus Social Security charges.

Value of Fellowship for French Fellow:

Fellowship support ₹40,000/- per month for daily expenses, local travel, etc. plus accommodation charges not exceeding ₹45,000/- per month.

Applicants from India must be Indian citizens residing in India and have registered for a PhD in a recognized university or research institution in India.

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.

Maximum age 30 years as of 1st April of the call year.

Students once supported by CEFIPRA and students who have a permanent position in institutions/universities are not eligible.

Pre-authorization or prior consent from his/her Institute/University to apply for a foreign fellowship program.

Online

The eligible candidates need to register and apply at www.cefipra.org or log on to: http://www.cefipra.org/proposal/index.aspx

Note 01: The application opens during April/May and closes during June/July.

Note 02: If the application is successfully submitted, the candidate should not apply again.

Note 03: Applications received through post or submitted after the deadline will not be considered for evaluation.

A CV (maximum up to 2 pages) with a recent photograph including a summary of achievements and research interests, a list of relevant publications (maximum 5 most important ones), etc.

A letter of recommendation from the Ph.D. supervisor/ head of the Program

Letter of Recommendation from Host supervisor

Research experience letter or publications as proof (first author or co-author)

No objection certificate from the Head of the Institution

Scanned copy of highest degree certificate

Scanned copy of PhD registration letter/Proof of registration in License or Master

A scanned copy of the VALID Passport (both front and back)

A recent photograph

Detailed description of the Research Plan/Proposal/ Research/ Educational Proposal (maximum up to 5 pages), the title and the research work plan, an explanation of the expected benefit from his/her stay in the proposed Research Institute / University in France / India, etc.