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Paired Early Career Fellowship in Applied Research-FAQs

  • What is the PECFAR?

    • PECFAR is a fellowship to facilitate a two-way exchange of young early-career Indian and German researchers through short visits for networking and exploring avenues for collaboration and innovation in applied research.

  • Who are eligible?
    • 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).
  • What is the PECFAR application process?

  • Is it mandatory to form a Pair to apply for the fellowship?

    • Yes.

  • What is meant by long term fellowship eligible to avail the PECFAR fellowship?

    • 4 years and above.

  • I am an Indian working at a German academic/research institute. Can I apply for this fellowship?

    • Not preferred in case you underwent education in India.

  • Can I submit separate/multiple applications?

    • No.

  • Will IGSTC provide any assistance in forming the Pair?

    • No. Applicants are solely responsible for identifying & forming their respective pairs and acquiring acceptance letters from institutes/organizations of the paired fellows.

  • Is it mandatory for both fellows in pairto visit their respective paired institute/organisation?

    • Yes. It is mandatory for both the awardees in the pair to visit their respective host institution/organization. The duration of the fellowship will be minimum 1 month and maximum up to 2 months

  • Can the fellows in pair travel to India/Germany at different times?

    • The two awardees may choose to travel to their respective host institution at different times but within a time gap of 6 months. They should by all means not travel at the same time.

  • What is the age limit for applying?

    • 40 years.

  • What is the nature of the support under this scheme?
    • Fellowship: € 2300 per month/fellow on pro rata basis.
    • Single round trip economy class airfare including visa fees and medical/travel insurances of € 1500.
  • What do you mean by parent organization and mentor at parent organizations?

    • The parent organization is the organization in which the fellow is working currently. Mentor will be his/her supervisor/ Head of the organization.

  • How much time does the evaluation take?

    • IGSTC will complete the evaluation process within 8 weeks approximately after the deadline.

  • Can the fellowship be extended?

    • No.

  • Can anyone apply for this fellowship while holding another one?

    • Yes, provided the other fellowship doesn’t come with any restrictions.

  • Will IGSTC provide any assistance in the booking of air tickets, visa appointments and accommodation?

    • No

  • Are there any rules/restrictions in Air ticket booking?

    • The Awardees shall book single round economy class shortest route air tickets within the sanctioned grant. Cancellation and re-routing are NOT allowed. There is no restriction on the air carrier or travel agents for booking air tickets.