The Project-Based Personnel Exchange Programme (PPP) is a bilateral research promotion initiative resulting from a 1998 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST). This program operates with funding from various sources, with DAAD receiving support from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), while the Government of India, through DST-DAAD Call 2023, funds the Indian side.
DST-DAAD Call 2023 – Project-Based Personnel Exchange Programme (PPP): Strengthening Indian-German Research Collaborations
The primary objective of the PPP is to enhance collaboration between Indian and German research teams working on specific scientific projects. This program, ‘Project-Based Personnel Exchange,’ primarily provides financial support for operational mobility. It places significant emphasis on the academic training and specialization of young researchers.
Application Requirements
To be considered for the PPP, applicants must provide a project description outlining concrete objectives, including details about the number and academic qualifications of the researchers seeking support. The program particularly encourages research collaborations intended to initiate major projects, such as the development of joint applications for submission to other funding organizations.
10 Hints to Help You Successfully Craft a DST-DAAD Proposal
- Understand the Program: Thoroughly grasp the Project-Based Personnel Exchange Programme (PPP) and its specific objectives.
- Research Collaboration: Highlight your potential for productive research collaboration with German counterparts.
- Clearly Defined Objectives: Ensure your proposal defines the project’s objectives and expected outcomes.
- Relevance: Demonstrate how your project aligns with the program’s goals and priorities.
- Strong Team: Assemble a competent team with relevant academic credentials.
- Budget Clarity: Provide a clear and well-justified budget, showing how funds will be allocated.
- Specialization: Emphasize how the program will contribute to the academic training and specialization of young researchers.
- Concrete Plans: Describe the practical steps you will take to achieve the proposed research objectives.
- Partnerships: If applicable, emphasize any initiatives aimed at initiating significant projects in collaboration with German partners.
- Review and Refine: Review and refine your proposal for clarity, coherence, and adherence to program guidelines.
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