Indo-French Visiting/Mobility Programme for Women in Science
PROWIS-II funds a two-week research exchange visit for Indian and French women scientists, covering all travel and living costs so they can collaborate with scientific communities across borders. It is run by CEFIPRA and is part of a broader effort to increase the international participation of women in science. Apply via the CEFIPRA portal at cefipra.org.
About This Scheme
PROWIS-II funds a two-week research exchange visit for Indian and French women scientists, covering all travel and living costs so they can collaborate with scientific communities across borders. It is run by CEFIPRA and is part of a broader effort to increase the international participation of women in science. Apply via the CEFIPRA portal at cefipra.org.
Full official description
The “Indo-French Visiting/Mobility Programme for Women in Science (PROWIS-II)” is dedicated to the young women scientists of both India and France. This programme will encourage women candidates to work with the 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 Programme:
The duration of the Programme will be for two weeks.
Benefits
- Return economy-class airfare between India and France covered in full
- Accommodation and per diem allowances for the duration of the visit
- Local travel, airport transfers, travel insurance, and visa charges covered
- Duration: 2 weeks
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must be an Indian or French women scientist at a recognized university or research institution
- Indian applicants: must hold a Ph.D. and a permanent or sanctioned post at a scientific/academic institution in India
- French applicants: must hold a Ph.D. and currently be completing a postdoctoral project in France
- Must not have availed any visiting fellowship in France/India in the past 5 years
- Cannot be held simultaneously with any other fellowship
How to Apply
The eligible candidates need to register and apply at https://www.cefipra.org/ or log on to: https://cefipra.org/prowiss/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the aim of Programme?
This programme will encourage women candidates to work with the 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 the Programme?
- Indian applicants should hold a PhD degree & sanctioned/tenured post in a scientific/academic institution and be willing to undertake collaborative research projects in French institutions/universities.
- French women applicants holding a PhD degree and currently completing a postdoctoral project & willing to undertake collaborative research projects in Indian institutions/universities.
Who is not eligible to apply under the Programme?
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 programme?
- Preference will be given to those candidates who don't have any international exposure.
- CEFIPRA may relax the eligibility conditions in case of potential candidates.
What are the natures of supports provided to the fellows under the programme?
Return airfare (economy class), accommodation & per diem allowances, local travel in India/France, airport transfer, insurance, and visa charges shall be given to the selected candidates.
What is the duration of programme?
The duration of the programme will be for a period of two weeks.
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/
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Invitation/hosting letter from Indian/French scientist/researcher/faculty/institution
- Visiting proposal under the STEM and allied S&T areas (one page)
- No objection certificate from the employer
- Recent Photograph
- Passport
- Educational Certificates
- Any other document, as required