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DST–DFG supports Indo-German doctoral research training groups

EligibilityGerman universities and Indian partner institutions developing joint structured doctoral research and training.

DST and DFG support International Research Training Groups combining joint research, structured doctoral training, cross-border supervision and research visits between Indian and German institutions. DST’s portal lists the programme as active; the linked bilateral guidance specifies February 1 and August 1 cutoffs for joint draft proposals submitted to both funders. Full proposals are invited after a positive assessment. Prospective consortia should coordinate with both programme offices before submitting.

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