CCEFIPRA (Indo-French Centre for the Promotion of Advanced Research), with Campus France India
Partially funded
Raman Charpak Fellowship (India-France)
CEFIPRA (Indo-French Centre for the Promotion of Advanced Research), with Campus France India, France
Scholarship overview
The Raman Charpak Fellowship strengthens Indo-French scientific cooperation through exchanges between Indian and French laboratories. It is run by IFCPAR/CEFIPRA, named after physicists C.V. Raman and Georges Charpak, and launched in February 2013.
Indian PhD students spend 2 to 6 months of their research at a host institution in France (French master's and PhD students can do the same in India). Fields: atmospheric, earth and environmental sciences; materials; physical; chemical; engineering; biological; life and medical; mathematical and computational sciences.
Award Information
- Indian citizen residing in India and registered for a PhD at a recognised university or research institution in India, with a host institution in France.
- Master's degree in science, technology or medicine from a recognised institution.
- Maximum age 30.
- Not eligible: anyone previously supported by CEFIPRA, or holding a permanent position at an institution or university.
- Prior consent of the home institution to apply for a foreign fellowship.
- EUR 1,500 per month for daily expenses, local travel and accommodation, plus social security charges (Indian fellows).
- One economy return airfare between India and France.
- Travel and health insurance where required, visa and registration costs, and a residence permit if applicable.
- Up to EUR 500 to attend a seminar or workshop during the fellowship (registration, travel, accommodation only).
- No support for family members.
- Apply online through the RCF Portal at cefipra.org; complete the form fully, as incomplete applications are not considered.
- Apply only once and apply early.
- Submit the proposal in English with the documents listed.
Official links
Documents you will need
- Research project description, up to 5 pages.
- CV, up to 3 pages, with recent photograph, achievements, research interests and publications.
- Recommendation letter from the PhD supervisor in the home lab.
- Recommendation and agreement letter from the proposed supervisor at the host lab.
- PhD synopsis or summary, up to 3 pages.
- Proof of research experience (letter or publications).
- No-objection certificate from the head of the home institution.
- Highest degree certificate, PhD registration letter, passport copy (front and back) and a recent photograph.
