Paired Early Career Fellowship in Applied Research
in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
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Paired Early Career Fellowship in Applied Research in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
Paired Early Career Fellowship in Applied Research is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
Apply for Paired Early Career Fellowship in Applied Research in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
Scheme Overview
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.
Eligibility Criteria
Early Career Researchers holding regular positions in academia/research institution/industry or holding long-term nationally recognized fellowships (4 years and above) will be eligible to apply.
The applicant should possess the minimum qualification as “Masters in Science/Bachelor in Engineering (4 years)”.
PhD Students/Post-docs affiliated with research institutions/industries may also apply.
The upper age limit of the applicant should be 35 years.
**Note 01:** The applicant with institutional affiliation shall submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Head of the Institution at the time of the application.
**Note 02:** Applicants must define a detailed activity plan mentioning their objective, work plan, and expected outcomes for the duration of the fellowship.
**Note 03:** The Pair must complete his/her visits within 12 months from the initiation of the PECFAR Award.
**Note 04:** The time gap between the visits of the two Awardees should be less than 6 months.
**Note 05:** Any change in the proposed date of travel should be intimated to IGSTC 45 days before the visit is planned.
**Note 06:** The fellows will abide by the conduct, rules, and regulations of the Paired organization & the country.
**Note 07:** IGSTC will not be responsible for violation of any Rules and regulations by him/her.
**Note 08:** Each of the Awardees of the Pair must submit UC/SE along with the Fellowship visit report in the prescribed format at the end of their visits.
**Note 09:** Within 4 weeks of completion of the Fellowship, the Awardees must submit a detailed consolidated Fellowship completion report endorsed by the host institutions in the prescribed format along with representative photos to IGSTC. The travel support for both the Awardees will be reimbursed after the Awardees complete both their visits.
**Note 10:** The fellows must recognize and acknowledge the IGSTC fellowship in all online/print documents, communications, reports, publications, etc. on work resulting from the fellowship.
Benefits
The financial support shall be provided as a time grant and it will be limited to:
Fellowship: € 2300 per month/fellow on a pro-rata basis.
Single round trip economy class airfare including visa fees and medical/travel insurance approximately ₹ 1 lakh (for Indian fellow) and € 1500 (for German fellow).
Note 01: IGSTC grant is only for covering monthly fellowship, round trip fare, visa, and travel/medical insurance.
Note 02: A one-time grant will be provided to cover the travel, accommodation, and daily expenses.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Passport-size Photograph |
| 2 | No Objection Certificate from the Parent institution |
| 3 | Invitation Letters certified from the Host Institutions |
| 4 | Proof of Date of Birth (Scan copy of Passport/Aadhaar Card) |
| 5 | Proof of Education Qualifications arranged in reverse chronological order |
| 6 | Proof of Current Employment/Fellowship Award Letter |
| 7 | Any other document, as required |
Common questions in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
Who can apply for Paired Early Career Fellowship in Applied Research in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu?
Eligible residents of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Paired Early Career Fellowship in Applied Research. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Paired Early Career Fellowship in Applied Research in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu?
Applicants in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.