IGSTC Paired Early Career Fellowship in Applied Research (PECFAR) 2026

Organisation : Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC)
Fellowship Name : Paired Early Career Fellowship in Applied Research (PECFAR) 2026
Applicable For : Early-Career Researchers
Amount of Fellowship : € 2300 per month
Last Date : 31st March 2026
Website : https://www.igstc.org/home/pecfar_current_call

What is IGSTC PECFAR Paired Early Career Fellowship?

Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC),a bilaterial organization of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India and the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), Government of Germany invites applications for Paired Early Career Fellowship in Applied Research (PECFAR) from early-career researchers from India and Germany to explore, connect and network for research collaboration in applied research. Last date of application is 31st March 2026.

Related / Similar Fellowship : IGSTC Industrial Fellowship 2026

Overview of the Fellowship:
** This fellowship facilitates a pair of Early Career Researchers to have short term visits to India/Germany for networking and exploring avenues for collaboration and innovation in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM).
** The pair* will be formed by Early Career Researchers from India and Germany who shall submit a joint proposal for the PECFAR fellowship support.
** The duration of the fellowship will be minimum 1 month/30 days and maximum up to 2 months/60 Days.
** Grant shall be provided to cover the travel and fellowship of selected pairs.
** The paired fellows shall jointly plan the fellowship visits to the partner country (India/Germany).
** The fellows are encouraged to connect and travel to other institutions in India/Germany to enhance networking.

Eligibility of IGSTC PECFAR Paired Early Career Fellowship

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.

Age Limit:
40 years as on the Application Submission Deadline.

Financial Support of IGSTC PECFAR Paired Early Career Fellowship

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.

How To Apply For IGSTC PECFAR Paired Early Career Fellowship?

Application must be submitted online via the “Application Portal” jointly by the both members of the collaborating pair. Submissions by other means shall not be accepted

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What is the Last Date of IGSTC PECFAR Paired Early Career Fellowship?

Last Date of IGSTC PECFAR Paired Early Career Fellowship is 31st March 2026.