Candidates will be selected by a joint scientific committee of experts, whose applications will be evaluated based on relevance to a long-term Indo-German partnership, compatibility of the applicant pair, feasibility of the work plan, and benefits to the host organisation and country.
Paired Early Career Fellowship in Applied Research (PECFAR) 2026
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Eligibility
Science & Engineering scholars
Region
Germany
Award
€2,300 monthly with other benefits
Deadline
Closed
About The Program
Paired Early Career Fellowship in Applied Research (PECFAR) 2026 is an opportunity offered by the Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC) for early-career researchers from India and Germany. It provides networking and exploration of avenues for collaboration and innovation in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) for Indian scholars. The selected candidates will receive €2,300 per month with other benefits.
EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- be an Indian pursuing studies from Indian institutions
- not exceed 40 years of age
- hold a Master’s degree in Science or a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (4 years)
- hold one of the following:
- regular positions or job contract* in academia/research institution/industry; or
- employment contract* with their parent organisation while being enrolled for Ph.D. in universities/research organisations
Note:- *Applicants must hold a valid employment tenure or residual fellowship for at least 18 months starting from the application deadline.
Benefits
Selected candidates will receive:-
- A fellowship of €2,300 per month, on a pro rata basis (30 days)
- A travel allowance of €1,500
Documents
- A valid passport/visa
- All academic transcripts
- No objection certificate
- Joint proposal for fellowship support
- Proof of Current Employment/Fellowship with an active contract duration
- Other necessary documents
How can you apply?
Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required details to register. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID)
Step 3: Navigate to the 'How to Apply' section and click on the online application link.
Step 4: Click the sign-up option and register for a new account.
Step 5: Verify a working email address and register successfully.
Step 6: After successful registration, login with valid credentials and proceed with the application.
Important Dates
Application Start: 1st February 2026
Application Deadline: 31st March 2026
Selection Criteria
Important documents
Contact Details
Indo-German Science & Technology Centre
Ground Floor, Block – II, Technology Bhavan,
New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi – 110016
Email ID: pecfar@igstc.org | Contact Number: + 91 011 2654 3500
Source: https://www.igstc.org
Important Links
Apply online link
FAQ's
Question: Who is offering this opportunity?
Answer: The Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC), a bilateral organisation of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India and the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), Government of Germany, is offering this opportunity.
Question: What does the travel allowance consist of?
Answer: The travel allowance covers single round-trip economy-class international airfare, visa fees, a medical/health/travel insurance policy, airport transfers (both international and domestic), and costs for networking visits to organisations in the host country during the visit.
Question: Can Indian students studying in a German institution apply?
Answer: Indian students who underwent education in India and are currently at a German institute are not preferred.
Question: Will IGSTC provide any assistance for making fellow pairs?
Answer: The responsibility of finding and making a pair, and applying successfully for the fellowship is entirely upon the applicants.
Question: Can applicants hold other fellowships simultaneously?
Answer: Yes, applicants can hold other fellowships concurrently, provided the other fellowship has no restrictions on the same.
Question: What is the mode of application?
Answer: The application is online through the official website.
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