INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH COLLABORATION | INDIA–FRANCE
CEFIPRA Indo-French Collaborative Research Call 2026
Applications are invited under the Collaborative Scientific Research Programme and the Industry-Academia Research and Development Programme to strengthen scientific, technological and innovation partnerships between India and France.
Last date for online submission
31 July 2026
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The Indo-French Centre for the Promotion of Advanced Research, commonly known as IFCPAR/CEFIPRA, supports joint research between Indian and French researchers, academic institutions, R&D organisations and industry partners.
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Collaboration
Joint Indian and French research teams
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Application deadline
31 July 2026
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Maximum project budget
Up to €220,000 for both sides combined
Programmes Open for Proposals
CSRP
Collaborative Scientific Research Programme
CSRP supports high-quality collaborative projects in advanced areas of basic and applied science involving research teams from India and France.
- Academia-to-academia and research-institution collaboration
- One Principal Collaborator from India
- One Principal Collaborator from France
- Original and scientifically strong joint proposal
- Balanced contributions from both countries
IARDP
Industry-Academia Research & Development Programme
IARDP supports industry-driven collaborative R&D for developing or substantially improving products, processes and technologies with commercial or societal relevance.
- Industry and academic or research participation
- Collaboration involving India and France
- Proof of concept should already be demonstrated
- Expected prototype development up to TRL 4–5
- Maximum project duration of three years
CSRP Eligibility
- A proposal must be jointly submitted by one Principal Collaborator from India and one Principal Collaborator from France.
- Principal and Joint Collaborators must hold permanent positions in recognised universities or R&D institutions in their respective countries.
- Applicants must satisfy the applicable national eligibility conditions relating to grant operation and retirement age.
- An ORCID or ResearcherID is mandatory for proposal submission.
- The proposed work must be original, collaborative and of high scientific quality.
- The contribution, effort and proposed budget should be reasonably balanced between the Indian and French teams.
CSRP General Areas Open for the Current Call
➗ Pure and Applied Mathematics
💻 Computational Sciences
🧬 Life and Health Sciences
⚛️ Pure and Applied Physics
🧪 Pure and Applied Chemistry
🌍 Earth and Planetary Sciences
🔩 Materials Science
🌱 Environmental Sciences
🧫 Biotechnology
💧 Water
IARDP Partnership and Eligibility
Preferred partnership model:
one industrial partner and one research-institution partner from India,
together with one industrial partner and one research-institution
partner from France — commonly referred to as the
2+2 model.
- A proposal not satisfying the complete 2+2 model may also be considered when it includes an industrial partner from one country and a research-institution partner from the other country.
- Such proposals must clearly justify why the complete 2+2 partnership could not be formed.
- The scope of work, responsibilities and contribution of every participating organisation must be clearly defined.
- Academic Principal and Joint Collaborators must hold permanent scientist or faculty positions in eligible institutions.
- Industry partners may include eligible SMEs, MSMEs and larger industrial organisations.
- The proposal must present an industry-driven innovation and a clear pathway towards product, process or technology commercialisation.
IARDP Thrust Areas
🤖 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
☀️ Renewable and Clean Energy
🚘 Smart Mobility
🌾 Agricultural Science and Technology
🥗 Sustainable Nutrition
🩺 Healthcare
🌎 Technologies for the Sustainable Development Goals
♻️ Waste Management and Circular Economy
Project Funding and Support
Maximum project budget: €220,000
The maximum budget applies to the entire collaborative project,
including the Indian and French sides together. The proposed budget
must be realistic, justified and aligned with the work plan.
Possible Support Components
- Research manpower and fellowships, subject to programme norms
- Consumables and recurring project expenses
- Domestic and international research travel
- Project-related contingencies
- Permitted minor equipment for eligible academic institutions
- Researcher and student mobility between India and France
- Institutional overheads according to CEFIPRA guidelines
Important:
The approved amount will depend on scientific evaluation, the project
work plan, budget justification and the applicable CEFIPRA funding
norms.
How to Apply?
- Identify the appropriate programme: CSRP or IARDP.
- Finalise the eligible Indian and French collaborating partners.
- Read the complete programme guidelines and eligibility conditions.
- Register the institutions and investigators in the CEFIPRA online submission portal.
- Prepare the common project title, acronym, concept proposal, full proposal, budget and supporting documents.
- Clearly define the responsibilities and contributions of all Indian and French collaborators.
- Upload the required proposal documents through the CEFIPRA Electronic Project Proposal Management System.
- Complete the online submission on or before 31 July 2026.
Applicants should complete registration and submission well before the
deadline to avoid difficulties with institutional registration,
collaborator details or document uploads.
Official Guidelines
Indo-French Collaborative Research Call Flyer
Important Details
| Call | Indo-French Collaborative Research Call 2026 |
| Organising body | Indo-French Centre for the Promotion of Advanced Research – IFCPAR/CEFIPRA |
| Programmes | Collaborative Scientific Research Programme and Industry-Academia Research & Development Programme |
| Countries | India and France |
| Application deadline | 31 July 2026 |
| Submission mode | Online through the CEFIPRA proposal-management system |
| Maximum project budget | Up to €220,000 for the Indian and French sides combined |
| IARDP duration | Maximum of three years |
| Application portal | CEFIPRA Online Submission Portal |
| Contact email | contact.ifcpar@cefipra.org |
| Contact numbers | +91 11 2468 2251 / +91 11 2468 2252 |
Build an Indo-French Research Partnership
Eligible Indian and French collaborators should finalise their joint proposal and complete the online application before the deadline.
Submit Before 31 July 2026
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