Call for Proposal for Scientific Research Programme | Indo-French Grant Up to €220,000
Looking for an international Scientific Research Programme that can support your next breakthrough in Biotechnology Research? The CEFIPRA CSRP 2026 Call for Proposal is now open for Indian and French researchers seeking collaborative funding opportunities. With project funding of up to €220,000, support for student researchers, international mobility, and long-term scientific partnerships, this programme offers an excellent opportunity to advance cutting-edge research across life sciences, biotechnology, environmental sciences, and other priority areas.
- Programme Name: Collaborative Scientific Research Programme (CSRP) 2026
- Organization: CEFIPRA (Indo-French Centre for the Promotion of Advanced Research)
About the Organization
The Indo-French Center for the Promotion of Advanced Research (CEFIPRA) is an Indian organization that promotes scientific cooperation between France and India in advanced fields of science and technology. CEFIPRA supports high-quality research groups through collaborative scientific research projects, enhancing scientific competency and innovation. The center operates under the auspices of the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, and the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French government.
Programme Overview
The CSRP Call for Proposal aims to support collaborative research projects involving Indian and French investigators. The programme encourages innovative and impactful research while strengthening Indo-French scientific cooperation. Selected projects can receive funding support for manpower, research expenses, international travel, consumables, and project-related activities. The programme places strong emphasis on collaborative excellence, student training, and scientific publications.
Available Research Areas
Applications are invited under the following domains:
- Life & Health Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Environmental Sciences
- Water Research
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Hold a permanent position in an Indian or French University or R&D Institution.
- Be eligible to manage research grants in their respective country.
- Possess a valid ORCID/ResearcherID.
- Submit a joint proposal involving Indian and French collaborators.
Project Team Structure
- Mandatory Requirements
- One Indian Principal Collaborator (PI)
- One French Principal Collaborator (PI)
- New Co-PI Provision
- One Co-PI allowed on the Indian side.
- One Co-PI allowed on the French side.
- Co-PIs must belong to the same institution as the respective PI.
- Additional Collaborators
- Additional Joint Collaborators are permitted.
- Additional Co-PIs from other institutions may participate.
- No extra funding will be provided for additional Co-PIs.
Funding Support
Maximum Budget Up to €220,000 for the entire project duration. Projects exceeding this limit will not be considered.
Funding Available for Indian Partners
- JRF/SRF/Research Associate/Project Associate
- Master’s Students
- Consumables
- Domestic Travel
- International Travel
- Contingency Expenses
- Minor Equipment (Maximum 10% of project budget, up to €20,000)
Funding Available for French Partners
- PhD Students
- Postdoctoral Researchers
- Master’s Students
- Consumables
- Domestic Travel
- International Travel
Not Supported
- Salaries of permanent institutional staff
- Equipment support for French institutions
Important Fellowship Support
- PhD Fellowship
- €1,870 per month (net)
- Up to 36 months
- Total support approximately €74,000
- Postdoctoral Fellowship
- €2,400 per month (net)
- Up to 12 months
- Additional salary support may be available
How to Apply?
Interested candidates should submit a joint proposal to CEFIPRA specifying the roles of the collaborators. Proposals must be submitted via the web online submission system of CEFIPRA.
The application should include:
- Concept Proposal
- Full Research Proposal
- Joint Proposal Submission Agreement
- ORCID/ResearcherID Details
- CVs (Maximum 5 Pages)
- Top 5 Publications with Relevance Summary
- Institutional Participation Certificates
- Detailed Budget Plan
The CEFIPRA CSRP 2026 Scientific Research Programme presents a valuable Call for Proposal for researchers seeking international collaboration and funding opportunities. With strong support for Biotechnology Research, life sciences, and interdisciplinary projects, the programme enables researchers to build impactful Indo-French partnerships, train future scientists, and contribute to globally relevant scientific advancements. Interested applicants should begin preparing their proposals well before the 31 July 2026 deadline to maximize their chances of success.
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