The scheme envisages Ph.D. Level training of 40 outstanding young teachers in advanced Natural and Basics Sciences field at reputed universities in France.
The scholarship scheme was launched in 2004 and so far 33 scholars have been selected and departed to France for Ph.D.
A total of 33 teachers of colleges and universities of Pakistan were awarded scholarships over a period of 65-months for Ph.D degree in the fields of Natural and Basic Sciences in the top universities of France.
17 Scholars were sent in the year of 2004, 02 scholars in 2005, 10 scholar in 2006, 04 in 2007 and so far, 14 scholars have successfully completed theirs PhDs, they have returned and serving their parent organization in Pakistan.
Now the project is closed for further selection.