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DST-Inria Targeted Programme (India and France)
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This is an excellent grant opportunity for projects that fall under the category of Information and Communication Science & Technology. The joint initiative by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and Inria is aimed at fostering Indo-French scientific collaboration. Here’s a brief summary for potential applicants:

Grant Overview:

  • Donor: Department of Science and Technology (DST) & Inria (France)
  • Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000 (or ?10-15 lakhs per project per year)
  • Deadline: October 31, 2024
  • Category: Events/Research Collaboration
  • Countries Involved: India and France

Focus Areas:

  1. Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  2. Cybersecurity
  3. Advanced Communication Technologies
  4. Digital Health
  5. Other relevant digital technologies

Funding Includes:

  • International travel (between India and France)
  • Support for Junior Research Fellows (JRF), Senior Research Fellows (SRF), or Research Associates (RAPDF)
  • Contingency funding up to ?50,000/year
  • Institutional overheads as per DST norms

Eligibility:

  • Indian Applicants: Must be a scientist or faculty member with a permanent position at universities, academic institutes, or R&D labs.
  • French Applicants: Should be part of an Inria project team.

Evaluation Criteria:

  1. Alignment with the call’s objectives
  2. Technical and scientific quality
  3. Project management and methodology
  4. Global impact and collaborative synergies
  5. Resource mobilization
  6. Balanced scientific and financial contributions

For more information, refer to the Department of Science and Technology’s official communication. This grant offers a strong platform for cross-border research collaborations, particularly for those working in cutting-edge digital technologies

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