EMBO Global Investigator Network

The Global Investigator Network supports life scientists in Chile, India, Singapore, and Taiwan who have established their own laboratories, facilitating opportunities for collaboration with regional and European scientists. Members join a global network of over 700 EMBO Young Investigators, Global Investigators, and Installation Grantees. The program offers four years of financial support for networking activities, including travel, training, and lab member support, along with access to EMBO events and mentoring. Benefits include research visits, seminars, joint lab meetings, manuscript and grant proposal assistance, childcare support at conferences, and professional development courses. To qualify, applicants must have been independent group leaders for 1-6 years, have an excellent research track record, and meet specific eligibility criteria. Virtual interviews are held annually in November, with extended eligibility available under exceptional circumstances. There is no age limit for applicants.

Last date: May 1, 2025

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Collaborative Scientific Research Programme (CSRP)-CEFIPRA

The Collaborative Scientific Research Programme (CSRP) by CEFIPRA aims to support high-quality academic collaborations between India and France in fundamental and applied sciences. The focus areas include Health and Marine Sciences. In Health, the sub-areas cover One Health & Climate Change, early pathogen detection, new vaccines, AI for diagnostics, metabolic and cardiovascular diseases, and novel therapeutics for emerging diseases. Marine Sciences encompasses underwater systems, geosciences, ocean-climate nexus, and marine biology & pollution.
Eligibility requires principal and joint collaborators to hold permanent positions in Indian or French universities or R&D institutions and adhere to national grant criteria. A Researcher ID is mandatory. The funding, capped at €220,000 per project, supports manpower, recurring expenses, international travel, and equipment (for Indian collaborators only). Proposals must be submitted via the CEFIPRA online.

Last date: Feb 20, 2025

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Industry Academia Research Development Programme (IARDP)-CEFIPRA

The Industry Academia Research Development Programme (IARDP) aims to foster collaboration between industry and academia in India and France, leveraging the research strengths of academia to support applied research for industry. Proposals should focus on innovative, industry-driven projects to develop or improve products and processes. The ideal model involves at least one industrial partner and one research institute from both countries, though proposals not meeting this 2+2 model may still be considered with proper justification. Priority areas include renewable energy, affordable healthcare, smart mobility, AI and machine learning, sustainable nutrition, agricultural science, technology for SDGs, and waste management. Academic collaborators must hold permanent positions at universities or research institutes, while industrial collaborators should have established R&D units with a proven track record.

Project proposals should be submitted via the CEFIPRA online system. The funding covers up to €220,000, supporting manpower, international travel, consumables, equipment (for Indian academic collaborators), and industry-specific needs on a case-by-case basis. The maximum duration for the projects is three years.

Last date: Feb 20, 2025

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Seminars/Workshops-CEFIPRA

CEFIPRA facilitates organizing seminars/workshops in areas of current relevance and applied science and technology. These events aim to foster interactions between scientists and technologists from India and France, promoting collaborations between academia and industry. Key focus areas include health (One Health & climate change, emerging pathogens, vaccine development, and AI for diagnosis), marine sciences (underwater systems, oceanography, climate, and pollution), renewable energy, healthcare, AI, waste management, and sustainable agriculture. Eligibility is open to full-time faculty, scientists, and Ph.D. researchers from recognized universities in India and France, with a requirement of at least five participants from each country. Industry participation is mandatory for industry-academia focused workshops. Duration 2-5 days, with funding of ~€25,000 (France) or Rs. 20 lakhs (India), covering travel, accommodation, and logistics.

Collaborators must submit joint full proposal on online submission system www.cefipraonline.in 

Last date: Feb 20, 2025

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