Sandwich PhD and Post-Doctoral Fellowship Programme

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Sandwich PhD and Post-Doctoral Fellowship Programme
French Embassy in India
Call for candidature – 2009-2010
The Science and Technology Service of the French Embassy in India has launched this programme to
develop and strengthen its scientific cooperation with Indian science community. This fellowship
programme is intended for highly qualified Indian doctoral and postdoctoral students and offer them an
excellent opportunity to do research of their own choice in France.
The Science and Technology Service works on development of cooperation with Indian scientific
organisations engaged in R&D programmes of all the disciplines.
Type Target Group Fellowship objective Funding term Fellowship grant
A Doctoral students Part of thesis work in
France
6 to 12 months 767 €/month +
travel + insurance
B Postdoctoral students Research in France 3 to 6 months 1300 €/month +
travel + insurance
Application requirements:
At the time of their application, applicants for Sandwich PhD and Post-Doctoral fellowship must
a) be able to prove their excellent study and research achievements
b) have registered for PhD in a recognised Indian university/ institute for Type A or with a
doctorate degree for Type B.
c) have publish at least ONE research article in national/international journals for Type A or at
least TWO research article in national/international journals for Type B.
d) have a confirmed acceptance letter from French host in prescribe format for Type A-B
e) be at most 35 years for Type A or at most 38 for Type B
Application form :
a) It is obligatory to register online : www.frenchsciencetoday.org
b) detailed information and guidelines are available on www.frenchsciencetoday.org
Contact :
For any additional information concerning Sandwich PhD and Post-Doctoral fellowship, please write to
french.info2006@gmail.com Or frenchscience.bangalore@gmail.com
Deadline for registration : 30th October 2008
Result announcement : January 2009
Starting date of scholarship from : March 2009 onwards