DFG at European Union Research & Innovation Information Day at Symbiosis International (Deemed University) Noida Campus
The Delegation of the European Union to India, in collaboration with EURAXESS Links India, organised a half‑day information and networking event titled “Exploring Research and Funding Opportunities in Europe” at the Symbiosis International (Deemed University) Noida Campus on 12 February 2026. The event provided a valuable platform for Master’s students, doctoral fellows, post‑doctoral researchers and university representatives to engage directly with delegates from many European countries. Participants gained insights into European Commission programmes, research mobility mechanisms and first‑hand information on collaborative research opportunities available to them.
Impressions of the event
Dr. Vaibhav Agarwal, Deputy Director, DFG Office India addressing the audience at Symbiosis International University, Noida Campus
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L to R: Ms. Shubhra Sharma, Manager at Campus France New Delhi; Dr. Meenakshi Singh, Scientific Coordinator, French Institute in India (IFI), Embassy of France; Mr. Apoorv Mahendru, Director Marketing & Deputy Director, DAAD Regional Office New Delhi, Dr. Vaibhav Agarwal, Deputy Director, Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft DFG Office India
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The European Union Research and Innovation Counsellors and representatives at Symbiosis International University, Noida Campus.
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Participants of the European Union Research & Innovation Information Day at Symbiosis International (Deemed University) Noida Campus.
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Dr. Vaibhav Agarwal, Deputy Director, DFG Office India addressing the audience at Symbiosis International University, Noida Campus
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The proceedings at Symbiosis International (Deemed University) began with a welcome address by Dr. C. J. Rawandale, Campus Director, followed by opening remarks from Dr. Vidya Yeravdekar, Pro‑Chancellor, Symbiosis International University. Delivering the keynote address, Mr. Pierrick Fillon‑Ashida, First Counsellor and Head of the Research & Innovation Section, Delegation of the EU to India, highlighted the significance of EU‑India relations, the mutual benefits they offer and the vast potential for enhanced cooperation in higher education and research.
The keynote was followed by a series of informative presentations on major European Commission funding initiatives, including Horizon Europe, the EU’s flagship Research and Innovation Framework Programme, Marie Skłodowska‑Curie Actions (MSCA), European Research Council (ERC) Grants and the Erasmus Programme. Representatives and Research & Innovation Counsellors from several EU Member States - such as the Czech Republic, Finland, Italy, France, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Slovenia, Switzerland and Germany - also presented their national research and mobility opportunities.
Representing the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation), Dr. Vaibhav Agarwal introduced students and faculty to Germany’s research landscape and outlined various DFG funding programmes supporting Indo‑German research collaboration and research careers in Germany.
Further Information
Here you can find the Agend(Download) of the event.
Further information about the event can be found in this LinkedIn pos(externer Link).