Deadline: 14 June 2017
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST) are seeking proposals for its Indo-German Joint Research Collaboration, Project- based Personnel Exchange Programme with India.
Aims
- The basic aim of the programme is to strengthen the collaboration between Indian and German research groups, which are working jointly on a particular scientific project.
- The programme ’Project-based Personnel Exchange’ envisages, in this connection, financial support for operational mobility only. Particular emphasis is thereby accorded to academic training and specialization of young researchers.
- Concrete objectives have to be mentioned in the application (project description) (including the number and academic credentials of the researchers to be supported).
- Research collaborations entered into with the intention of initiating major projects, such as the preparation of joint applications meant for submission to any other funding organisation, are highly preferred.
Eligibility Criteria
- University professors, scientists/researchers and post-doctoral researchers from German and Indian universities and those in permanent positions at public funded research institutes are eligible to apply.
- The programme is open to academics in the disciplines of agricultural sciences, veterinary medicine, forestry, engineering, earth sciences, mathematics, theoretical computer science, informatics, medicine, life sciences, health sciences, animal sciences, nutritional medicine, physics, material sciences and chemistry.
- Target groups: Scientists/ researchers, university professors, post-doctoral researchers and doctoral students.
Selection Criteria
The key criteria for the selection are:
- The quality of the project (here especially: the clarity of project goals and methodology).
- The scientific significance and relevance of the project (The topicality of the subject and the level of innovation in the project)
- Feasibility of the research project (under which especially: security of funding arrangement, preparatory work, and appropriate planning for reciprocal visits)
- Project-relevant competency of both the research groups.
- Complementarities of the research groups in their common objectives (with regard to methodology, content, instruments, etc.)
- Adequate participation of young scientists.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must apply online via given website.
Eligible Countries: India and Germany
For more information, please visit Call for Proposals.