Indo-French Visiting/Mobility Programme for Women in Science

πŸ›οΈ Ministry Of Science And Technology πŸ“ All India πŸ“Š Central πŸ• 21 Feb 2026

About this Scheme

This programme will encourage women candidates to work with the Indian/French scientific communities with an aim to accelerate their talented instincts towards carrying out advanced studies and research in the frontier areas of Science & Technology.

About This Scheme

The β€œIndo-French Visiting/Mobility Programme for Women in Science (PROWIS-II)” is dedicated to the young women scientists of both India and France. This programme will encourage women candidates to work with the Indian/French scientific communities with an aim to accelerate their talented instincts towards carrying out advanced studies and research in the frontier areas of Science & Technology.

Duration of Programme:

The duration of the Programme will be for two weeks.

Benefits

Return airfare (economy class), accommodation & per diem allowances, local travel in India/France, airport transfer, insurance, and visa charges shall be given to the selected candidates.

Eligibility Criteria

Women applicants must be Indian or French citizens (citizens residing in France) from a recognized university or research institution in India/France.

Indian applicants should hold a PhD degree & sanctioned/tenured post in a scientific/academic institution and be willing to undertake collaborative research projects in French institutions/universities.

French women applicants holding a PhD degree and currently completing a postdoctoral project & willing to undertake collaborative research projects in Indian institutions/universities.

The mobility should take place during the employment period of the applicant in the concerned institution.

The applicant should not have availed of any visiting fellowship in France/India during the last 5 years.

This fellowship cannot be availed simultaneously with any other fellowship.

Note 01: Preference will be given to those candidates who don’t have any international exposure.

Note 02: CEFIPRA may relax the eligibility conditions in case of potential candidates.

Application Process

Apply Online

The eligible candidates need to register and apply at

https://www.cefipra.org/

or log on to:

https://cefipra.org/prowiss/

Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in

Categories: Science, IT & Communications, Women and Child

Scheme Benefits

Return airfare (economy class), accommodation & per diem allowances, local travel in India/France, airport transfer, insurance, and visa charges shall be given to the selected candidates.