Online applications are invited for the Paired Early Career Fellowship in Applied Research (PECFAR). Online applications are open on the official website.

About Paired Early Career Fellowship

Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC), established as a joint initiative by the Department of Science and Technology(DST), Government of India and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), Government of Germany invites applications for Paired Early Career Fellowship in Applied Research (PECFAR) from early-career Indian and German researchers to explore, connect and network for research collaboration in applied research.

Paired Early Career Fellowship in Applied Research (PECFAR)
Paired Early Career Fellowship in Applied Research (PECFAR)

Overview of the Fellowship

  • The Paired Early Career Fellowship intends to facilitate a pair of Early Career Researchers to have short visits to India/Germany for networking and exploring avenues for collaboration and innovation in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM).
  • The pair* will be formed by an Indian and a German Early Career Researcher who shall submit a joint proposal for fellowship support.
  • The duration of the fellowship will be minimum 3 weeks and maximum up to 2 months.
  • A one-time grant will be provided to cover the travel and fellowship.
  • The paired fellows can jointly plan the fellowship visits to the partner country (India/Germany) accordingly.
  • The fellows may also connect and travel to other institutions in India/Germany to enhance networking.

Eligibility

  • Early Career Researchers holding regular positions in academia/research institution/industry or holding long-term nationally recognized fellowships(4 years and above).
  • Minimum Qualification: Masters in Science/Bachelors in Engineering (4 years).
  • Age Limit: 40 years.

Benefits

  • The Financial support shall be provided as one time grant and it will be limited to:
  • Fellowship: €2300 per month/fellow on pro rata basis.
  • Single round trip economy class air fare including visa fees and medical/travel insurance approximately ₹ 1 lakh (for Indian fellow) and €1500 (for German fellow).

How to Apply?

Apply online using the link given here.

Deadline

31st March 2024.

For more information, please visit Basic Guidelines and FAQs.

Click here to view the official notification of the Paired Early Career Fellowship in Applied Research (PECFAR) Germany.

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What is the PECFAR?

PECFAR is a fellowship to facilitate a two-way exchange of young early-career Indian and German researchers through short visits for networking and exploring avenues for collaboration and innovation in applied research.

Who are eligible?

Early Career Researchers holding regular positions in academia/research institution/industry or holding long-term nationally recognized fellowships (4 years and above).
Minimum Qualification: Masters in Science/Bachelors in Engineering (4 years).

Is it mandatory to form a Pair to apply for the fellowship?

Yes.

What is meant by long term fellowship eligible to avail the PECFAR fellowship?

4 years and above.