Raman-Charpak Fellowship 2026

The Raman-Charpak Fellowship is a bilateral mobility programme designed to strengthen scientific cooperation between India and France. It is supported by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, together with the French side through the Embassy of France in India and related academic cooperation bodies.

The fellowship is primarily aimed at PhD researchers and supports short-term research stays in the partner country. Its purpose is to help selected candidates carry out part of their doctoral research, build collaborations with laboratories and supervisors abroad, and deepen long-term institutional links between Indian and French research communities.

Funding typically covers major mobility-related costs and may include a monthly living allowance, travel support, and assistance with practical arrangements during the exchange period. Exact benefits can vary by call and by the direction of mobility, so applicants should always consult the current official guidelines before applying.

Eligibility usually depends on nationality and institutional affiliation under the India-France exchange framework. Applicants are generally expected to be enrolled in a PhD programme or be actively engaged in doctoral research, have support from their home institution, and secure acceptance or collaboration from a host laboratory or supervisor in the partner country.

The fellowship is tenable in India or France, depending on the applicant stream and annual call. Applications are normally submitted through the official programme platform or the relevant administering body announced in the yearly call. Candidates should prepare their academic and research documents carefully and check the current application timeline, eligible disciplines, and mobility conditions before applying.