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Indo-French Postdoctoral Research Programme for Women in Science

This programme will provide a platform for women candidates to engage & work with Indian/French scientific communities with an aim to accelerate their talented instincts towards carrying out advanced studies and research in the frontier areas of Science & Technology.

Ministry / Department
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Level
Central
Benefit type
other
Last verified: 18 Jun 2026

What is Indo-French Postdoctoral Research Programme for Women in Science?

This programme will provide a platform for women candidates to engage & work with Indian/French scientific communities with an aim to accelerate their talented instincts towards carrying out advanced studies and research in the frontier areas of Science & Technology.

Benefit
> For Indian National: 1. Fellowship Euros 2000/- per month along with miscellaneous allowances. 1. To and Fro International travel between India and France. > For French National: 1. Fellowship ₹90,000/- per month along with miscellaneous allowances. 1. To and Fro International travel between France and India.
Level
Central
Ministry / Dept.
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Benefit type
other
Key eligibility
Women applicants must be Indian or French citizens (citizens residing in France) from a recognized university or research institution in India/France.
Last verified
18 Jun 2026

Overview

The “Indo-French Postdoctoral Research Programme for Women in Science (PROWIS-I)” is dedicated to the young women scientists of both India and France. This programme will provide a platform for women candidates to engage & work with Indian/French scientific communities with an aim to accelerate their talented instincts towards carrying out advanced studies and research in the frontier areas of Science & Technology.

> Duration of Fellowship:

The duration of the Fellowship will be for a period of three to four months.

Benefits

> For Indian National:

1. Fellowship Euros 2000/- per month along with miscellaneous allowances.

1. To and Fro International travel between India and France.

> For French National:

1. Fellowship ₹90,000/- per month along with miscellaneous allowances.

1. To and Fro International travel between France and India.

Eligibility

  • Women applicants must be Indian or French citizens (citizens residing in France) from a recognized university or research institution in India/France.
  • Indian applicants should be holding a PhD degree & sanctioned/tenured post in a scientific/academic institution and willing to undertake collaborative research projects in French institutions/universities are eligible to apply.
  • French women applicants holding a PhD degree and currently completing a postdoctoral project & willing to undertake collaborative research projects in Indian institutions/universities are eligible to apply.
  • The mobility should take place during the employment period of the applicant in the concerned institution.
  • The applicant should not have availed of any Postdoctoral fellowship in France/India during the last 5 years.
  • This fellowship cannot be availed simultaneously with any other fellowship.
  • Note 01: Preference will be given to those candidates who don’t have any international exposure.
  • Note 02: Preference will be given to candidates having previous R&D experience & publications.
  • Note 03: CEFIPRA may relax the eligibility conditions in case of potential candidates.
Area: IndiaBenefit: other

Documents Required

  • Invitation/hosting letter from Indian/French scientist/researcher/faculty/institution
  • Two pages research proposal under the STEM and allied Science & Technology areas (area in which the applicant would like to work)
  • No objection certificate from the employer
  • Recent Photograph
  • Passport
  • Educational Certificates
  • Any other document, as required

How to Apply

  1. Step 1: Online — Step 1

    First, open the registration website in your browser using the given link.

  2. Step 2: Online — Step 2

    After the page opens, click on the “Register Now” option to start creating your account.

  3. Step 3: Online — Step 3

    Then, fill in your basic details such as your email ID, password, name, date of birth, and mobile number carefully.

  4. Step 4: Online — Step 4

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

  5. Step 5: Online — Step 5

    Finally, check all the entered details and click on the “Register” button to complete your registration. Login

  6. Step 1: Online — Step 1

    First, open the login page of the website in your browser.

  7. Step 2: Online — Step 2

    Then, enter your registered email ID in the username field.

  8. Step 3: Online — Step 3

    After that, type your password and fill in the captcha code shown on the screen.

  9. Step 4: Online — Step 4

    Finally, click on the “Login” button to access your account, after which you can apply for schemes or track the status of your application. <br>

FAQ

What is the aim of Programme?

This programme will provide a platform for women candidates to engage & work with Indian/French scientific communities with an aim to accelerate their talented instincts towards carrying out advanced studies and research in the frontier areas of Science & Technology.

Which is the implementing agency of this Programme?

Indo-French Centre for Promotion of Advanced Research/Centre Franco-Indien pour la Promotion de la Recherche Avancee

What are the eligibility criteria for applying/availing the Fellowship?

* Indian applicants should be holding a PhD degree & sanctioned/tenured post in a scientific/academic institution and willing to undertake collaborative research projects in French institutions/universities are eligible to apply. * French women applicants holding a PhD degree and currently completing a postdoctoral project & willing to undertake collaborative research projects in Indian institutions/universities are eligible to apply.

Who is not eligible to apply for the Fellowship?

The applicant who has availed of any Postdoctoral fellowship in France/India during the last 5 years is not eligible to apply under the programme.

Who will get the preference under this Fellowship Programme?

* Preference will be given to those candidates who don't have any international exposure. * Preference will be given to candidates having previous R&D experience & publications.

What are the natures of supports provided to the fellows under the programme?

* For Indian Fellow: Fellowship Euros 2000/- per month along with miscellaneous allowances. * For French Fellow: Fellowship [?]90,000/- per month along with miscellaneous allowances. * To and Fro International travel between France and India.

What is the duration of fellowship?

The duration of the Fellowship will be for a period of three to four months.

How to apply for the fellowship?

The eligible candidates need to register and apply at https://www.cefipra.org/ or log on to: https://cefipra.org/prowiss/

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