Sarkari Yojana
Raman-Charpak Fellowship
About Raman-Charpak Fellowship
Named in honour of two Nobel Laureates in Physics — India’s Prof. C.V. Raman (1930) and France’s Prof. Georges Charpak (1992) — the Raman-Charpak Fellowship Programme was launched during the French President’s state visit to India in February 2013. It is meant to enable doctoral students from both nations to exchange places, deepening future collaboration in Science, Technology and Innovation. Run by the Indo-French Centre for Promotion of Advanced Research / Centre Franco-Indien pour la Promotion de la Recherche Avancée (IFCPAR/CEFIPRA), the programme lets Indian and French doctoral students sharpen their research skills by spending part of their study period at a University or R&D Institute in the other country. It has since been extended to French Master’s students too, who can now do an internship at an Indian university or research institute as part of building their Master’s-level skills. > Target Group:
The programme is meant for highly qualified PhD students registered at an Indian or French research institute/university, as well as Master’s students from France. It gives them a valuable chance to complete part of their PhD/Master’s research abroad, build professional ties, foster new S&T cooperation, and experience a different cultural setting. > Duration of Fellowship:
Fellowships run between two and six months. > Areas covered under the Fellowship:
- Atmospheric Sciences
- Earth Sciences and Environmental Sciences
- Materials Sciences
- Physical Sciences
- Chemical Sciences
- Engineering Sciences
- Biological Sciences
- Life and Medical Sciences
- Mathematical and Computational Sciences
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Indo French Centre For Promotion Of Advanced Research
Individual
01 Feb 2013
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Raman-Charpak Fellowship, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Indian applicants must be Indian citizens living in…
Indian applicants must be Indian citizens living in India, registered for a PhD at a recognized Indian university or research institution.
French applicants must reside in France and be…
French applicants must reside in France and be registered for a PhD or Master's degree at a recognized French university or research institution.
The upper age limit is 30 years, calculated…
The upper age limit is 30 years, calculated as of 1st April of the call year.
Anyone previously supported by CEFIPRA, or currently holding…
Anyone previously supported by CEFIPRA, or currently holding a permanent position at an institution/university, cannot apply.
Prior consent or pre-authorization from the applicant's own…
Prior consent or pre-authorization from the applicant's own Institute/University is needed to apply for this foreign fellowship.
Benefits Provided
Raman-Charpak Fellowship provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
A round-trip economy-class air ticket between India and…
A round-trip economy-class air ticket between India and France.
Travel and health insurance cover where needed, plus…
Travel and health insurance cover where needed, plus a Carte de Séjour if applicable.
Coverage of administrative costs for visa and registration,…
Coverage of administrative costs for visa and registration, where applicable.
Support to attend conferences, seminars or workshops during…
Support to attend conferences, seminars or workshops during the stay. Value of Fellowship for Indian Fellow:
A monthly fellowship support of 1500 Euros, covering…
A monthly fellowship support of 1500 Euros, covering daily expenses, local travel, accommodation and Social Security charges. Value of Fellowship for French Fellow:
A monthly fellowship support of ₹40,000/-, covering daily…
A monthly fellowship support of ₹40,000/-, covering daily expenses and local travel, with accommodation charges reimbursed up to ₹45,000/- per month.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
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1. A CV of up to 2 pages, featuring a recent photograph, a summary of achievements and research interests, and a list of up to 5 key publications. A recommendation letter from the Ph.D. supervisor or head of the programme. A recommendation letter from the host supervisor. Proof of research experience, such as a letter or publications (as first author or co-author). A no-objection certificate from the head of the institution. A scanned copy of the highest degree certificate. A scanned copy of the PhD registration letter, or proof of registration for a License or Master's. A scanned copy of the valid passport, both front and back pages. A recent photograph. A detailed Research Plan/Proposal, up to 5 pages, covering the title, work plan, and the expected benefit of the stay at the proposed Research Institute/University in France or India.
2013-02-01
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Raman-Charpak Fellowship through the online application process outlined below.
Application Process
Eligible candidates must register and apply at: https://mob.cefipra.org/Default.aspx and http://www.cefipra.org/. Note 01: Applications open in April/May and close in June/July. Note 02: A candidate who has already submitted successfully should not apply a second time. Note 03: Applications sent by post, or received after the deadline, will not be evaluated.
Official Application & Website
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