Scientific High Level Visiting Fellowships 2024 (India)

This visit would be within the framework of an existing collaboration with the French laboratory that the Indian researcher is already engaged in. Through the SSHN programme, IFI aims to nurture and strengthen Franco-Indian research networks by funding research trips involving faculty and researchers from eminent Indian and French Higher Education and Research Institutions (HERI).

The French Institute in India (IFI) will be supporting SSHN scientific grants, inviting applicants from across India.

What you will get?

• The package offered is composed of:
  • 1 return flight ticket from India to France and back to India.
  • Stipend of up to €1027.5 for senior researchers (PhD attained more than 5 years before the launch of this call) and up to €852 in total for young researchers (PhD attained less than 5 years before the launch of this call and under 45 years old), according to the duration of the trip.
  • Social security benefits.
  • Although assistance will be provided to find subsidized accommodation, availability cannot be guaranteed, and IFI will not cover accommodation expenses. Candidates are strongly advised to arrange their own accommodation with the help of their French host, considering the high demand for such accommodations.
  • Exemption from visa fees (for research visa).
• The program should reserve one third of the fellowship amount for young researchers (PhD attained less than 5 years before the launch of this call and under 45 years old).
• A wait-list of candidates will be maintained in case a seat becomes available from the main list of awardees. Such candidates will be notified personally by IFI.

Duration

• The research trip must occur between August 26th and December 31st, 2024, allowing for administrative processing and visa clearance delays.
• The trip’s duration should be between 10 and 15 days, starting from the arrival date in France. For trips lasting less than 15 days, the stipend will be prorated accordingly.

Eligibility Criteria

• Only Indian nationals residing in India are eligible to apply.
• Only faculty and researchers holding a permanent position at Indian HERIs can apply, with preference given to those affiliated with HERIs ranked in the top 100 of the NIRF India Rankings (Overall or in any other category), or those listed in the 2023 tables of the Nature Index for any sector and any subject/journals, or those with a proven record of world reputation from other credible sources/rankings.
• PhD students or postdoctoral fellows without a permanent position at Indian HERIs are not eligible to apply.
• There are no restrictions in terms of the research field or seniority of the faculty/researchers.
• Preference will be given to applications resulting from viable ties with French researchers, faculty, universities, or research units (such as co-publications, missions, faculty exchange, joint supervision of students, joint research programs, etc.).
• Applicants must demonstrate the value that such a visit to French labs, colleagues, libraries, etc., holds for their research project and goals.
• The decision of the selection committee is final and non-negotiable.

For more information, visit IFI.