CEFIPRA Indo-French Collaborative Scientific Research Programme 2026

Applications are now open for the CEFIPRA Collaborative Scientific Research Programme (CSRP) for the deadline of 31 July 2026. This programme offers funding for joint research projects between Indian and French scientists in multiple fields of basic and applied sciences.

It is a fully collaborative research grant (not a degree scholarship) that provides financial support up to €220,000 for high-quality Indo-French research teams. There is no application fee. Indian and French researchers working in universities or R&D institutions can apply jointly as Principal Investigators. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Programme Name: Collaborative Scientific Research Programme (CSRP)
• Funding Organisation: Indo-French Centre for the Promotion of Advanced Research (CEFIPRA)
• Maximum Funding: €220,000 for the entire project
• Host Countries: India and France
• Application Fee: None
• Deadline: 31 July 2026

What this Scholarship Offers:

• Funding for manpower such as PhD students, Post-docs, JRF, SRF, and Research Associates
• Support for consumables, research materials, and contingency expenses
• International travel and mobility between India and France
• Minor equipment support (up to €20,000 for the Indian side)
• Opportunity to build long-term scientific partnerships between Indian and French research groups
• Platform to publish high-impact joint research papers with acknowledgement to CEFIPRA
• Training and mentoring opportunities for young researchers and students

The programme promotes excellence in science through strong bilateral collaboration and knowledge exchange.

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Eligibility Criteria:

• Principal Investigators and Joint Collaborators must hold a permanent position in a university or R&D institution in India or France.
• Applicants must meet national eligibility criteria related to grants and retirement age.
• ORCID or ResearcherID is mandatory for proposal submission.
• Scientists near retirement age should include a younger Joint Collaborator in the team.
• Only one Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) is allowed per side from the same institution as the Principal Investigator.
• Previous CEFIPRA project holders must follow cooling-off periods and other restrictions.

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Programs Available:

The programme supports research in the following fields:

• Pure and Applied Mathematics
• Computational Sciences
• Life and Health Sciences
• Pure and Applied Physics
• Pure and Applied Chemistry
• Earth and Planetary Science
• Materials Science
• Environmental Sciences
• Biotechnology
• Water

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How to Apply:

1. Prepare a joint research proposal with one Principal Investigator from India and one from France.
2. Clearly define the roles and contributions of all team members.
3. Submit both the Concept Proposal and Full Proposal online through the official CEFIPRA portal.
4. Visit: www.cefipraonline.in
5. Make sure the proposal is original, balanced between both countries, and highlights the added value of the collaboration.

All proposals go through initial screening, peer review, and final selection by the Joint Indo-French Scientific Committee.

Tip for Applicants: Proposals with strong prior collaboration, clear scientific objectives, and balanced participation from both sides have a higher chance of success. Always check the latest guidelines on the official CEFIPRA website before submitting.

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