The ​’Project-based Personnel Exchange Programme’(PPP) is a bilateral research promotion programme which is the result of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) concluded in 1998 between the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST).

The basic aim of the programme is to strengthen the collaboration between Indian and German research groups, which are working jointly on a particular scientific project. The programme ​’Project-based Personnel Exchange’ envisages, in this connection, financial support for operational mobility only. Particular emphasis is thereby accorded to academic training and specialization of young researchers. Concrete objectives have to be mentioned in the application (project description) (including the number and academic credentials of the researchers to be supported).
Research collaborations entered into with the intention of initiating major projects, such as the preparation of joint applications meant for submission to any other funding organisation, are highly preferred

The German research groups must apply online via the DAAD-Portal. Please note: Before the submission of the application documents applicants from German research groups are strongly recommended to visit the DAAD website http://​www​.daad​.de/​g​o​/​p​f​5​73859… for further information on the DAAD call for applications and the access to the DAAD Portal. In addition German applicants should contact the DAAD directly for advice and assistance on the specific application procedure.

The German partner needs to submit their application online as mentioned through the DAAD Portal (address can be found through the website stated above) while the Indian partners need to submit application through EPMS portal of DST available at https://​onlinedst​.gov​.in. Applications by email or hard copies will not be accepted by DST.

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