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Indo-French Postdoctoral Research Programme for Women in Science

Quick Summary: PROWIS-I funds a 3-4 month postdoctoral research exchange for women scientists between India and France, paying €2000/month to Indian nationals and ₹90,000/month to French nationals, plus international travel. Applicants must already hold a PhD and a tenured/postdoctoral position and not have used a similar fellowship in the last 5 years.

About Indo-French Postdoctoral Research Programme for Women in Science

The “Indo-French Postdoctoral Research Programme for Women in Science (PROWIS-I)” supports young women scientists from both India and France, giving them a platform to work with the other country’s scientific community and pursue advanced studies and research at the frontiers of Science & Technology. > Duration of Fellowship:

The fellowship lasts three to four months.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

Central Government

Ministry

Ministry Of Science And Technology

Implementing Agency

Indo French Centre For Promotion Of Advanced Research/Centre Franco-Indien Pour La Promotion De La Recherche Avancee

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Indo-French Postdoctoral Research Programme for Women in Science, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Women applicants must be Indian or French citizens…

Women applicants must be Indian or French citizens (residing in France) affiliated with a recognized university or research institution in India/France.

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Indian applicants must hold a PhD and a…

Indian applicants must hold a PhD and a sanctioned/tenured post at a scientific/academic institution, and be willing to undertake collaborative research at a French institution/university.

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French women applicants must hold a PhD, currently…

French women applicants must hold a PhD, currently be completing a postdoctoral project, and be willing to undertake collaborative research at an Indian institution/university.

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The mobility period must fall within the applicant's…

The mobility period must fall within the applicant's employment tenure at their institution.

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The applicant must not have availed any postdoctoral…

The applicant must not have availed any postdoctoral fellowship in France/India in the last 5 years.

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This fellowship cannot be combined with any other…

This fellowship cannot be combined with any other fellowship at the same time. Note 01: Candidates without prior international exposure get preference. Note 02: Candidates with previous R&D experience and publications get preference. Note 03: CEFIPRA may relax eligibility for particularly promising candidates.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Indo-French Postdoctoral Research Programme for Women in Science provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

For Indian Nationals:

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A fellowship of €2000/- per month, plus miscellaneous…

A fellowship of €2000/- per month, plus miscellaneous allowances.

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Round-trip international travel between India and France

Round-trip international travel between India and France. For French Nationals:

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A fellowship of ₹90,000/- per month, plus miscellaneous…

A fellowship of ₹90,000/- per month, plus miscellaneous allowances.

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Round-trip international travel between France and India

Round-trip international travel between France and India.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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1. Invitation/hosting letter from an Indian/French scientist/researcher/faculty/institution. A two-page research proposal in a STEM or allied Science & Technology area (the area the applicant wants to work in). No objection certificate from the employer. Recent photograph. Passport. Educational certificates. Any other document as required.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Indo-French Postdoctoral Research Programme for Women in Science through the online application process outlined below.

Registration

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Open the registration website in your browser using…

Open the registration website in your browser using the link given.

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Once the page loads, click "Register Now" to…

Once the page loads, click "Register Now" to begin creating your account.

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Carefully fill in your basic details — email…

Carefully fill in your basic details — email ID, password, name, date of birth, and mobile number.

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Enter your academic details, research area, and institution…

Enter your academic details, research area, and institution information as required.

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Review all entered details and click "Register" to…

Review all entered details and click "Register" to complete registration. Login

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Open the login page of the website in…

Open the login page of the website in your browser.

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Enter your registered email ID in the username…

Enter your registered email ID in the username field.

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Type your password and fill in the captcha…

Type your password and fill in the captcha shown.

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Click "Login" to access your account, from where…

Click "Login" to access your account, from where you can apply for schemes or track your application status.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References