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Raman-Charpak Fellowship
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Overview
The “Raman-Charpak Fellowship Programme” is in honour of two Nobel Laureates in Physics, Prof C.V. Raman, Indian Nobel Laureate (1930) & Prof Georges Charpak, French Nobel Laureate (1992). The Fellowship was launched during the State visit of the President of France to India in February, 2013.
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The “Raman-Charpak Fellowship Programme” is in honour of two Nobel Laureates in Physics, Prof C.V. Raman, Indian Nobel Laureate 1930 and Prof Georges Charpak, French Nobel Laureate 1992 . The Fellowship was launched during the State visit of the President of France to India in February 2013. The aim is to facilitate the exchange of doctoral students between the two countries, in order to broaden the scope and depth of future engagements in Science, Technology and Innovation. This programme implemented by the Indo-French Centre for Promotion of Advanced Research/ Centre Franco-Indien pour la Promotion de la Recherche Avancée IFCPAR/CEFIPRA aims at improving the doctoral skills of Indian and French students by providing them with an opportunity to carry out part of their research work in a University / Research & Development Institute based in France or India respectively. This programme is now also open to French Master Students, who wish to spend some time in India following their curriculum. It aims at improving the Master& 39;s skills of French students by providing them an opportunity to carry out internship work in a University/Research Institute based in India. Target Group: This fellowship programme is dedicated to highly qualified PhD students registered in an Indian or French Research Institute/University and Master Students from France. The programme offers them an excellent opportunity to carry out a part of their respective PhD/Masters’ research project in each other countries and to further establish professional relationships, promote new S&T cooperation, and experience another cultural context. Duration of Fellowship: The duration of the Fellowship will be for a period of two to six months. Areas covered under the Fellowship: • Atmospheric Sciences • Earth Sciences and Environmental Sciences • Materials Sciences • Physical Sciences • Chemical Sciences • Engineering Sciences • Biological Sciences • Life and Medical Sciences • Mathematical and Computational Sciences
Exclusions
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Benefits
• To and fro air ticket in economy class between India and France.
• Insurance coverage (travel &amp; health) wherever is required &amp; Carte de Sejour (if any).
• Any administrative costs for Visa and Registration (if any).
• Support for attending conferences/seminars/workshops during the stay.
• > **Value of Fellowship for Indian Fellow:**
• Fellowship Support of 1500 Euros per month for daily expenses, local travel, accommodation charges plus Social Security charges.
• > **Value of Fellowship for French Fellow:**
• Fellowship support ₹40,000/- per month for daily expenses, local travel, etc. plus accommodation charges not exceeding ₹45,000/- per month.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Applicants from India must be Indian citizens residing in India and have registered for a PhD in a recognized university or research institution in India.
2. Applicants from France must be residing in France and have registered for a PhD/Master’s Degree in a recognized university or research institution in France.
3. Maximum age 30 years as of 1st April of the call year.
4. Students once supported by CEFIPRA and students who have a permanent position in institutions/universities are not eligible.
5. Pre-authorization or prior consent from his/her Institute/University to apply for a foreign fellowship program.
Required Documents
• A CV (maximum up to 2 pages) with a recent photograph including a summary of achievements and research interests, a list of relevant publications (maximum 5 most important ones), etc.
• A letter of recommendation from the Ph.D. supervisor/ head of the Program
• Letter of Recommendation from Host supervisor
• Research experience letter or publications as proof (first author or co-author)
• No objection certificate from the Head of the Institution
• Scanned copy of highest degree certificate
• Scanned copy of PhD registration letter/Proof of registration in License or Master
• A scanned copy of the VALID Passport (both front and back)
• A recent photograph
• Detailed description of the Research Plan/Proposal/ Research/ Educational Proposal (maximum up to 5 pages), the title and the research work plan, an explanation of the expected benefit from his/her stay in the proposed Research Institute / University in France / India, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the “Raman-Charpak Fellowship Programme”?
A: The programme offers them an excellent opportunity to carry out a part of their respective PhD/Masters' research project in each other countries and to further establish professional relationships, promote new S&T cooperation, and experience another cultural context.
Q: What is the aim of Programme?
A: The aim is to facilitate the exchange of doctoral students between the two countries, in order to broaden the scope and depth of future engagements in Science, Technology and Innovation. This programme is now also open to French Master Students, who wish to spend some time in India following their curriculum. It aims at improving the Master's skills of French students by providing them an opportunity to carry out internship work in a University/Research Institute based in India.
Q: Which is the implementing agency of this Programme?
A: Indo-French Centre for Promotion of Advanced Research/ Centre Franco-Indien pour la Promotion de la Recherche Avancee
Q: When was this Programme launched?
A: The Fellowship was launched during the State visit of the President of France to India in February 2013.
Q: What are the eligibility criteria for applying/availing the Fellowship?
A: * Applicants from India must be Indian citizens residing in India and have registered for a PhD in a recognized university or research institution in India.
* Applicants from France must be residing in France and have registered for a PhD/Master's Degree in a recognized university or research institution in France.
* Maximum age 30 years as of 1st April of the call year.
* Students once supported by CEFIPRA and students who have a permanent position in institutions/universities are not eligible.
Q: What are the areas covered under this Fellowship?
A: Areas covered under the Fellowship:
* Atmospheric Sciences
* Earth Sciences and Environmental Sciences
* Materials Sciences
* Physical Sciences
* Chemical Sciences
* Engineering Sciences
* Biological Sciences
* Life and Medical Sciences
* Mathematical and Computational Sciences
Q: What is the amount of Fellowships?
A: * For Indian Fellow: Fellowship Support of 1500 Euros per month for daily expenses, local travel, accommodation charges plus Social Security charges.
* For French Fellow: Fellowship support [?]40,000/- per month for daily expenses, local travel, etc. plus accommodation charges not exceeding [?]45,000/- per month.
Q: What are the additional supports provided to Fellows?
A: * To and fro air ticket in economy class between India and France.
* Insurance coverage (travel & health) wherever is required & Carte de Sejour (if any).
* Any administrative costs for Visa and Registration (if any).
* Support for attending conferences/seminars/workshops during the stay.
Q: What is the duration of fellowship?
A: The duration of the Fellowship will be for a period of two to six months.
Q: How to apply for the fellowship?
A: The eligible candidates need to register and apply at www.cefipra.org or log on to: http://www.cefipra.org/proposal/index.aspx
The “Raman-Charpak Fellowship Programme” is in honour of two Nobel Laureates in Physics, Prof C.V. Raman, Indian Nobel Laureate 1930 and Prof Georges Charpak, French Nobel Laureate 1992 . The Fellowship was launched during the State visit of the President of France to India in February 2013. The aim is to facilitate the exchange of doctoral students between the two countries, in order to broaden the scope and depth of future engagements in Science, Technology and Innovation. This programme implemented by the Indo-French Centre for Promotion of Advanced Research/ Centre Franco-Indien pour la Promotion de la Recherche Avancée IFCPAR/CEFIPRA aims at improving the doctoral skills of Indian and French students by providing them with an opportunity to carry out part of their research work in a University / Research & Development Institute based in France or India respectively. This programme is now also open to French Master Students, who wish to spend some time in India following their curriculum. It aims at improving the Master& 39;s skills of French students by providing them an opportunity to carry out internship work in a University/Research Institute based in India. Target Group: This fellowship programme is dedicated to highly qualified PhD students registered in an Indian or French Research Institute/University and Master Students from France. The programme offers them an excellent opportunity to carry out a part of their respective PhD/Masters’ research project in each other countries and to further establish professional relationships, promote new S&T cooperation, and experience another cultural context. Duration of Fellowship: The duration of the Fellowship will be for a period of two to six months. Areas covered under the Fellowship: • Atmospheric Sciences • Earth Sciences and Environmental Sciences • Materials Sciences • Physical Sciences • Chemical Sciences • Engineering Sciences • Biological Sciences • Life and Medical Sciences • Mathematical and Computational Sciences
Exclusions
• <br>
Benefits
• To and fro air ticket in economy class between India and France.
• Insurance coverage (travel &amp; health) wherever is required &amp; Carte de Sejour (if any).
• Any administrative costs for Visa and Registration (if any).
• Support for attending conferences/seminars/workshops during the stay.
• > **Value of Fellowship for Indian Fellow:**
• Fellowship Support of 1500 Euros per month for daily expenses, local travel, accommodation charges plus Social Security charges.
• > **Value of Fellowship for French Fellow:**
• Fellowship support ₹40,000/- per month for daily expenses, local travel, etc. plus accommodation charges not exceeding ₹45,000/- per month.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Applicants from India must be Indian citizens residing in India and have registered for a PhD in a recognized university or research institution in India.
2. Applicants from France must be residing in France and have registered for a PhD/Master’s Degree in a recognized university or research institution in France.
3. Maximum age 30 years as of 1st April of the call year.
4. Students once supported by CEFIPRA and students who have a permanent position in institutions/universities are not eligible.
5. Pre-authorization or prior consent from his/her Institute/University to apply for a foreign fellowship program.
Required Documents
• A CV (maximum up to 2 pages) with a recent photograph including a summary of achievements and research interests, a list of relevant publications (maximum 5 most important ones), etc.
• A letter of recommendation from the Ph.D. supervisor/ head of the Program
• Letter of Recommendation from Host supervisor
• Research experience letter or publications as proof (first author or co-author)
• No objection certificate from the Head of the Institution
• Scanned copy of highest degree certificate
• Scanned copy of PhD registration letter/Proof of registration in License or Master
• A scanned copy of the VALID Passport (both front and back)
• A recent photograph
• Detailed description of the Research Plan/Proposal/ Research/ Educational Proposal (maximum up to 5 pages), the title and the research work plan, an explanation of the expected benefit from his/her stay in the proposed Research Institute / University in France / India, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the “Raman-Charpak Fellowship Programme”?
A: The programme offers them an excellent opportunity to carry out a part of their respective PhD/Masters' research project in each other countries and to further establish professional relationships, promote new S&T cooperation, and experience another cultural context.
Q: What is the aim of Programme?
A: The aim is to facilitate the exchange of doctoral students between the two countries, in order to broaden the scope and depth of future engagements in Science, Technology and Innovation. This programme is now also open to French Master Students, who wish to spend some time in India following their curriculum. It aims at improving the Master's skills of French students by providing them an opportunity to carry out internship work in a University/Research Institute based in India.
Q: Which is the implementing agency of this Programme?
A: Indo-French Centre for Promotion of Advanced Research/ Centre Franco-Indien pour la Promotion de la Recherche Avancee
Q: When was this Programme launched?
A: The Fellowship was launched during the State visit of the President of France to India in February 2013.
Q: What are the eligibility criteria for applying/availing the Fellowship?
A: * Applicants from India must be Indian citizens residing in India and have registered for a PhD in a recognized university or research institution in India.
* Applicants from France must be residing in France and have registered for a PhD/Master's Degree in a recognized university or research institution in France.
* Maximum age 30 years as of 1st April of the call year.
* Students once supported by CEFIPRA and students who have a permanent position in institutions/universities are not eligible.
Q: What are the areas covered under this Fellowship?
A: Areas covered under the Fellowship:
* Atmospheric Sciences
* Earth Sciences and Environmental Sciences
* Materials Sciences
* Physical Sciences
* Chemical Sciences
* Engineering Sciences
* Biological Sciences
* Life and Medical Sciences
* Mathematical and Computational Sciences
Q: What is the amount of Fellowships?
A: * For Indian Fellow: Fellowship Support of 1500 Euros per month for daily expenses, local travel, accommodation charges plus Social Security charges.
* For French Fellow: Fellowship support [?]40,000/- per month for daily expenses, local travel, etc. plus accommodation charges not exceeding [?]45,000/- per month.
Q: What are the additional supports provided to Fellows?
A: * To and fro air ticket in economy class between India and France.
* Insurance coverage (travel & health) wherever is required & Carte de Sejour (if any).
* Any administrative costs for Visa and Registration (if any).
* Support for attending conferences/seminars/workshops during the stay.
Q: What is the duration of fellowship?
A: The duration of the Fellowship will be for a period of two to six months.
Q: How to apply for the fellowship?
A: The eligible candidates need to register and apply at www.cefipra.org or log on to: http://www.cefipra.org/proposal/index.aspx
Eligibility Criteria
1
Applicants from India must be Indian citizens residing in India and have registered for a PhD in a recognized university or research institution in India.
2
Applicants from France must be residing in France and have registered for a PhD/Master’s Degree in a recognized university or research institution in France.
3
Maximum age 30 years as of 1st April of the call year.
4
Students once supported by CEFIPRA and students who have a permanent position in institutions/universities are not eligible.
5
Pre-authorization or prior consent from his/her Institute/University to apply for a foreign fellowship program.
Benefits
To and fro air ticket in economy class between India and France.
Insurance coverage (travel &amp; health) wherever is required &amp; Carte de Sejour (if any).
Any administrative costs for Visa and Registration (if any).
Support for attending conferences/seminars/workshops during the stay.
> **Value of Fellowship for Indian Fellow:**
Fellowship Support of 1500 Euros per month for daily expenses, local travel, accommodation charges plus Social Security charges.
> **Value of Fellowship for French Fellow:**
Fellowship support ₹40,000/- per month for daily expenses, local travel, etc. plus accommodation charges not exceeding ₹45,000/- per month.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | A CV (maximum up to 2 pages) with a recent photograph including a summary of achievements and research interests, a list of relevant publications (maximum 5 most important ones), etc. |
| 2 | A letter of recommendation from the Ph.D. supervisor/ head of the Program |
| 3 | Letter of Recommendation from Host supervisor |
| 4 | Research experience letter or publications as proof (first author or co-author) |
| 5 | No objection certificate from the Head of the Institution |
| 6 | Scanned copy of highest degree certificate |
| 7 | Scanned copy of PhD registration letter/Proof of registration in License or Master |
| 8 | A scanned copy of the VALID Passport (both front and back) |
| 9 | A recent photograph |
| 10 | Detailed description of the Research Plan/Proposal/ Research/ Educational Proposal (maximum up to 5 pages), the title and the research work plan, an explanation of the expected benefit from his/her stay in the proposed Research Institute / University in F |
Frequently Asked Questions
The programme offers them an excellent opportunity to carry out a part of their respective PhD/Masters' research project in each other countries and to further establish professional relationships, promote new S&T cooperation, and experience another cultural context.
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