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Joint Call for Pre-Proposals
(Department of Science and Technology, DST and Agence Nationale
de la Recherche, ANR)
(Deadline for Submitting Pre-proposals: October 23, 2013)Department of Science and Technology (DST) and Agence Nationale de la Recherche (ANR)
launch joint call for pre- proposals for collaborative research for the year 2014. In India, on
behalf of the Department of Science & Technology, Indo-French Centre for Promotion of
Advanced Research, IFCPAR (Centre Franco-Indien pour la Promotion de la Recherche
Avance, CEFIPRA) invites pre-proposals from the Indian scientists / researchers under DST-
ANR MoU.
Targeted topics for the call
Thrust areas of research for this call are :
a) Neurosciences
b) Engineering Sciences (Sub-areas: Material Science, Chemistry, Intelligent Transport
System and Energy)
Research Funding
The investigators of the jointly selected pre-proposals will be requested to submit fullproposal. The finally selected full proposals will be funded in India by DST and in France by
ANR. The joint projects must meet the criteria of both the funding agencies for
consideration. The research projects will be funded for a maximum of three years.Application procedure for submission of Pre-proposals
The French researchers apply for funding in accordance with ANR rules and the Indian
researchers in accordance with DST rules, both using their own application procedure. The
joint proposal shall be written in English. Pre-proposals submitted to only one side will not
be eligible. All applicants must fulfil national eligibility rules for their research grantapplication.
A format is given for the submission of pre-proposal. Link
The project budget must clearly delineate justified Indian and French costs. The costs of the
Indian partner must be eligible as per the guidelines of the DST. Accordingly, the costs of the
French partner must be eligible as per the guidelines of the ANR. Applicants are reminded to
include sufficient budget for travel between India and France to ensure successful
collaboration.
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When drawing up their budget, applicants shall take into account that ANR pays the travel
expenses of the visiting French researcher in India as well as his/her accommodation, and
per diem allowances. Correspondingly, DST pays the travel expenses in France of the Indian
researcher as well as his/her accommodation and per diem allowances as per CEFIPRA
norms.
Review process and evaluation for Pre-proposals
ANR and DST will each arrange the evaluation of the applications they receive according to
their own rules, regulations and practices. ANR and DST will form a mutual understanding
on the pre-proposals to be selected for submission of full proposals. The evaluation criteria
of the ANR and DST are:
- scientific quality and innovativeness of the research plan- added value of the Indo-French research collaboration- feasibility of the research plan- scientific merits and results of the French and Indian researchers/research teams- support for careers of young researchers.
Based on the scientific evaluation, national ranking, and consensus reached through
discussions, both DST & ANR will select the pre-proposals for the submission of full-
proposal.
Applications addressed to the Department of Science and Technology (DST)
The Indian research team applies for funding from the DST in accordance with the DSTs
guidelines. DST advises applicants to make sure that their cooperation partner is eligible to
apply for funding from ANR.
The Indian researchers can send the pre-proposal (in single MSword file) by e-mail to
For further information, please contact:
A SathideviScientific Officer
Indo-French Centre for the Promotion of Advanced Research
5B, Ground Floor, India Habitat Centre
Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110 003 (India)
Tel: (+91-11) 2468 2251-52
Email:[email protected]
(Deadline for Submitting Pre-proposals: October 23, 2013)
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