DST-ANR Joint Call for Pre-Proposals for Indian and French Researchers

Introduction to the scholarship

The department of science and technology (DST) and national research agency (ANR) have launched this joint call for research proposals for a collaborative research. The scholarship can be taken at India and France. The scholarship is given to the finally selected full research proposals and will be funded by the DST in India and by ANR in France. The citizens of India and Franc are only eligible for the scholarship. All the applications for the joint call have to be sent in time. The areas of research are given below: a) neurosciences, b) engineering sciences (Material science, chemistry, intelligent transport system and energy) 

Scholarship provider

The scholarship is provided by the department of science and technology (DST) and national research agency.  The department of science and technology (DST) funds the Indian traveller to France and the ANR (National research agency) funds the French traveller to India for research.

Scholarship duration

The scholarship is given to the applicants for the period of three years.

Scholarship coverage

The full research proposals will be funded by the DST for the Indian researcher travelling to France which include travel expenses, his/hr accommodation, per dim allowances as per the CEFIPRA norms. The full research proposals will be funded by the ANR for the French researcher travelling to India which include travel expenses, his/her accommodation, per dim allowances as per the CEFIPRA norms. 

Eligibility criteria

The candidate has to satisfy the following eligibility criteria to avail the scholarship. 

1.   The applicants must satisfy the eligibility criteria to avail the research grants.

2.   The joint proposals should be written in English.

3.   The French researcher and the Indian researcher must apply for the joint proposal together and in accordance with the DST and ANR rules.

4.   The both joint proposals must be according to the ANR and DST.

5.   The pre-proposals submitted from only on side will not be accepted. 

Application process

The Indian researcher must submit the application form according to the DST and ANR rules and regulations. The both researchers are using their own application procedure. The Indian researcher must submit their application of pre-proposal in Microsoft word format to the email id proposal-at-cefipra.org. the research proposal must be sent in English.     

Selection

The candidates will be successful if the below selection criteria are met. 

1.   Scientific and innovativeness of the research plan.

2.   The feasibility of the project

3.    Scientific merits and results of the French and Indian researcher.

4.   Support for the young researchers to carry out the research without any hindrances. The DST-ANR will sponsor the full research proposals for the submission of their research proposals.