Call for Proposal of PERIDOT Research Program is now open. Applications can be submitted through the HEC online portal at research.hec.gov.pkLast date for submission of applications is 7.12.2020 (11:59 PM Pakistan Time) |
PERIDOT is the Franco-Pakistani Hubert Curien Partnership (PHC) Program providing opportunities to
Pakistani and French researchers to interact for joint research activities. The program is implemented
in Pakistan by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and in France, jointly by the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs & International Development (MAEDI) and the Ministry of Higher Education and Research
(MESRI).
The objective of this program is to develop new scientific and technological cooperation
between French and Pakistani higher education institutions/research laboratories by supporting the
mobility of researchers from both sides. The Program, launched in 2014, proceeded its 6th phase till
2020. In the last 6th phases, five partnerships have been approved.
The priority areas for Call for Proposals 2021 are:
- Health
- Human and Social Sciences
- Environmental Sciences (including but not limiting to, Water, Climate Change, Pollution)