Calls for proposal for Indo-French Emerging Project Partnerships Programme [Last Date: 28/02/2026]

IFCPAR/CEFIPRA: https://www.cefipra.org

Objective: To promote quality scientific and technological exchanges between research organizations and research institutions of higher education from both countries. 

To expand and strengthen the Indo-French S&T Network with new collaborations of scientists including students leading to more impactful joint projects. 

Area of Focus: Decarbonized Hydrogen, Applied Mathematics & AI, Marine Sciences and Health Sciences. 

Proposal Details Links: https://www.cefipraonline.in/CEFIPRA 

Submission Window: Apply online until 28 February 2026 

Eligibility: At least 1 Indian and 1 French Academic PIs and 1 young scientist from each country. Industry Participation also welcomed (industries, start-ups, etc.) 

Fellowship Duration: 1 year (Minimum)/ 2 years / 3 years (Maximum) 

Financial Support: International Travel (Scientist/ Students only) with project total funding support not exceeding Rs. 45 Lakhs approx. (Euros 50.000) for both sides for entire duration including institutional Overheads.