Indo German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC) is currently accepting applications for its Paired Early Career Fellowship in Applied Research 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opoortunity and apply for it.
About IGSTC Paired Early Career Fellowship in Applied Research
The Paired Early Career Fellowship in Applied Research (PECFAR), offered by the Indo-German Science and Technology Centre, supports early career researchers from India and Germany in collaborative STEM research. Fellows engage in short-term research visits, expand professional networks, and gain financial support for travel and living expenses.
Benefits of IGSTC Paired Early Career Fellowship in Applied Research
The Financial support shall be provided as grant and shall be limited to:
- Fellowship: € 2300 per month The amount will be determined on pro rata basis assuming 1 month to be equivalent to 30 days.
- Travel: € 1500 for both Indian and German awardees which includes the following:
- Single round trip economy class international airfare.
- Visa fees
- Medical/health/travel insurance policy
- Airport transfer international & domestic
- Cost of travel to perform networking visits to organisations in host country during the visit.
Extension of the maximum duration of the fellowship shall not be entertained.
IGSTC Paired Early Career Fellowship in Applied Research Requirements
- Early Career Researchers holding regular positions in academia/research institution/industry or long-term nationally recognized fellowships (4 years and above) with a valid employment contract/residual fellowship of minimum 18 months commencing from the application deadline.
- Minimum Qualification: Masters in Science/Bachelors in Engineering (4 years).
- For German side, preference will be given to applicants with more than 4 years of experience at institutions/organizations/industry in Germany.
- Maximum age: 40 years at the time of application
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
31 March, 2026
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