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3. Fellowship Programmes for Indian Faculty and Scholars

Essential Prerequisites: Only scholars and faculty on active duty can be considered. Emeriti are not eligible.
Applicants must have recent-dated correspondence -not older than 6 months - from their counterparts at German universities, 'Fachhochschulen", or research institutes agreeing to the proposed plan of research and the suggested time schedule.

At least two-thirds of the stay is to be spent at one particular institute in Germany.

.3.1 Study Visits
DAAD supports short study and research visits of one to three months by Indian scholars and faculty to universities," Fachhochschulen" and research with a grant to cover maintenance and, where applicable, domestic travel in Germany.

The international airfare is to be borne by the Indian side.

Candidates for this programme are normally proposed by the University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi, who will advertise this programme through its own channels and set its own deadlines. Applications to DAAD New Delhi directly are also possible. Applications have to reach DAAD New Delhi Successful candidates notified in January/February. (Wherever possible, special arrangements are made for scholars whose visit is scheduled to begin in the first few months of the year.)

3.1.1. CSIR (India)- DAAD Exchange of Scientists Programme This programme is open to CSIR scientists for visits of between two and three months to research institutes or universities!" Fachhochschulen" in Germany, to carry out specific research projects.

Conversely, German scientists suggested by their Indian counterparts or nominated by DAAD may be sponsored for visits of between 14 days and three months to CSIR institutes in India (see Section 6.3).

Under the provisions of this reciprocal programme, the sending side takes charge of international airfare, and the receiving side shoulders the costs related to local hospitality.

Specific Eligibility Requirements and Additional Provisions
. Interested faculty must be nominated or endorsed by CSIR.

. DAAD requires 10 to 12 weeks notice before being able to issue the formal letter of invitation.

Note: Direct application to DAAD New Delhi is not possible.

3.1.2 Study Visit and Exchange of Scientists for IIT Faculty
Upon nomination by the Director of IIT qualified faculty from any department may apply for short term study visit grants, for a period of up to three months each, to Germany. The international airfare is borne by the IIT in question. DAAD provides a stipend for maintenance.

Note: Direct application to DAAD New Delhi is not possible.

3.2. International Long Term guest Lecturership for Faculty from abroad
With a view to strengthening the international dimension of teaching in German higher education, DAAD supports long term appointments of qualified full-time faculty from abroad at German universities and Fachhochschulen, for periods of six months to two years, in any field of specialisation (except languages). The courses, which are an integral part of the curriculum of the department in question, should be taught in the incumbents' native language-, or the language most commonly used in academic teaching in their home country-but in any event in a language other than German.

Interested Indian faculty should consult with the DAAD New Delhi Office about the parameters of this programme. They should also contact their counterparts at German institutions of higher education and inquire about possible openings. They must have an outstanding teaching and research record and be in active service at the time of application.

Note: Direct applications for participation in this programme are not possible. The German host institution decides on inviting an Indian faculty member and subsequently applies to DAAD Bonn for support.

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