CEFIPRA supports high quality research groups through collaborative research projects in advanced areas of basic and applied science to nurture scientific competency through Collaborative Scientific Research Programme.
In accordance with the updated CSRP guidelines, CEFIPRA has established two annual Calls for Proposals
Following are Thematic Areas (Call for Proposal Closed)
1. Health Sciences:
Sub areas :
i) One Health & Climate Change,
ii) Early detection of emerging/important pathogens,
iii) Developments of new vaccines and therapeutics for infectious diseases,
iv) AI for early diagnosis of emerging/important diseases,
v) Comprehensive studies on metabolic and cardiovascular diseases and
vi) Novel therapeutics and biological for emerging/important diseases.
2. Marine Sciences:
Sub areas :
i) Underwater Systems,
ii) Instrumentation & Robotics,
iii) Advanced Materials for Floating and Mobile Systems,
iv) Geosciences from the Coast to Deep Waters,
v) Physics and Biochemistry of Oceans,
vi) Oceans Observations & Modeling including the Ocean & Climate Nexus,
vii) Ocean & Climate and Marine Biology & Pollution.
Following are General Areas (Call for Proposal Open - Last Date: 31st July 2026)
1. Pure and Applied Mathematics
2. Computational Sciences
3. Life & Health Sciences
4. Pure and Applied Physics
5. Pure and Applied Chemistry
6. Earth & Planetary Sciences
7. Materials Science
8. Environmental Sciences
9. Biotechnology
10. Water
Eligibility to Apply
• Principal Collaborators and Joint Collaborators (Indian & French) should have permanent position in an Indian or French University/R&D Institution.
• They should meet national level eligibility criteria with respect to the operation of grants and age of retirement.
• ORCID/ResearcherID is mandatory for submission of proposal under the programme.
Detailed guidelines for funding of projects : The budget estimate should be as realistic as possible. The maximum quantum of budget for the project can vary upto a maximum of 220.000 euros (including both sides) for the entire duration of the project. Projects with budget above 220.000 euros will not be considered for review by the Committee. Estimate should be justified, and in agreement with the scientific objectives of the project. The year-wise break-up of the budget should be in conformity with the phase-wise break-up of the project activities given in the work plan. The budget will be released to the institutions of the corresponding collaborators. The budget should be consolidated institution- wise. Under the infrastructural facilities, details of lab space, equipment, supporting man– power, etc., which would be made available to the collaborating scientists should be mentioned. Similarly, as 6 far as possible, existing man–power should be utilized and hiring of additional man- power should be restricted to the minimum. Personnel expenses are restricted to Masters/Post- doctoral/Doctoral positions permitting effective exchange of personnel between India and France. The fellowships will be determined by CEFIPRA as per the recommendations of the Joint Indo-French Scientific & Industrial Research Committee. Please note salaries / wages of the regular staff of the institutions where the research is to be carried out will not be paid or reimbursed by CEFIPRA. Co-funded PhDs should be encouraged wherever possible.
For Indian side :
Funding Support provided :
• Manpower (JRF/SRF/RA/Master students for Indian Partners)
• Recurring Expenses: includes consumables, domestic travel & miscellaneous expenses/contingencies
• International Travel
• Equipment : Minor equipment and accessories which are essential for the project with a limit of max. of 10% of total approved budget of the project (max. 20.000Euros)
• Appointment of JRF/SRF/RA/Project Associate in Indian Lab
• Salary for Indian side should be mentioned for JRF/SRF/RA/PA for the duration of the project by the Principal Collaborator. One JRF/SRF/RA/ PA can be asked by Joint Collaborator if he/she is not from the same institution of Principal Collaborator. It should be indicated separately. Co-funded PhDs should be encouraged wherever possible.
• For Indian side, the fellowship/salary applicable for JRF/SRF/RA/PA has been adopted by CEFIPRA as per DST guidelines.
• Recurring expenses: Consumables, Domestic Travel and miscellaneous expenses/contingency
• Cost of Consumables & other miscellaneous expenses are covered. The list of items to be provided in the proposal. Project related domestic travel within India will also be supported.
International Travel
Visits, for duration less than one week are not encouraged. Principal Collaborators/ Joint collaborators of the projects are not allowed to avail more than two visits without proper justification and Joint Indo-French Scientific & Industrial Research Committee’s recommendation.
Support for equipment
As far as possible the equipment available in the institutions of the Principal/Joint Collaborators must be used for the project. However, any minor equipment and accessories which are essential for the project within the limit of maximum of 10% of total approved budget of the project (Max. 20.000 Euros) will be considered for support. No equipment support is provided to French side. Justification with realistic quotes has to be submitted along with the request for equipment.
How to Apply
• Submit a Joint Proposal to CEFIPRA specifying the role of the collaborators
• The collaborators must submit a joint concept proposal along with the joint full proposal on web-
online submission system of CEFIPRA (URL: www.cefipraonline.in).
• Proposals should be original, collaborative and of high scientific quality. The proposed research must complement the strengths and expertise of the research groups.
• The number of participants and their research contribution should be appropriate for the aims of the Indo-French research project and must be reasonably balanced in terms of each country’s participation (on effort, contribution and budget). The proposal should mention origin of the project with details of prior interaction, preliminary results relevant to the proposal achieved by any of the sides and added value from the collaboration.
• At least two scientists, one each from India and France as Principal Collaborators
• There cannot be a second Principal Collaborator or Joint Principal Collaborator on either side.
• The two Principal Collaborators, one each from India and France shall be responsible for implementing the project.
Deadline : 31st July 2026
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