Paired Early Career Fellowship in Applied Research (PECFAR) – Indo-German Call 2025

March 27, 2025

Designation/Position- Paired Early Career Fellowship

Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC) invites applications for from Paired Early Career Fellowship eligible and interested candidates

About- Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC), established as a joint initiative by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), Government of Germany invites applications for Paired Early Career Fellowship in Applied Research (PECFAR) from early-career Indian and German researchers to explore, connect and network for research collaboration in applied research.

🌍 This fellowship supports Early Career Researchers from India and Germany.
🤝 It encourages short visits for networking and collaboration in STEM fields.
📅 Fellowship duration ranges from 1 to 2 months.
💸 Grants cover travel and fellowship expenses.
🎯 Fellows can plan visits together and explore multiple institutions.
🌐 Enhances networking opportunities beyond primary host institutions.

Research/Job Area- Various

Location- Germany

Eligibility/Qualification–

Early Career Researchers holding regular positions in academia/research institution/industry or holding long-term nationally recognized fellowships (4 years and above).

Minimum Qualification: Masters in Science/Bachelors in Engineering (4 years).

Age Limit– 40 years as on the Application Submission Deadline.

Job/Position Description-

Overview of the Fellowship

This fellowship intends to facilitate a pair of Early Career Researchers to have short visits to India/Germany for networking and exploring avenues for collaboration and innovation in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM).
The pair* will be formed by an Indian and a German Early Career Researcher who shall submit a joint proposal for fellowship support.
The duration of the fellowship will be minimum 1 month and maximum up to 2 months.
Grant shall be provided to cover the travel and fellowship.
The paired fellows can jointly plan the fellowship visits to the partner country (India/Germany) accordingly.
The fellows may also connect and travel to other institutions in India/Germany to enhance networking.

*Applicants are solely responsible for identifying & forming their respective pair and acquiring acceptance letters from the institute/organisation of the paired fellow. For more information, please visit Basic guidelines.

Nature of the Support

The Financial support shall be provided as grant and shall be limited to:

Fellowship: €2300 per month/fellow on pro rata basis.
Single round trip economy class air fare including visa fees and medical/travel insurance of €1500.