HEC invites the applications from the faculty of the public and the private universities for the PERIDOT research program. This program is the joined effort of Pakistan-French and allows the researchers to interact to bring innovation in their selected fields. In Pakistan, this program is implemented by the higher education commission while in the France Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Development and Ministry of Higher Education & Research holds the authoritative power to provide the various opportunities to the eligible candidates. It permits the researchers of both sides to develop new technological and scientific cooperation by using the available resources.
Areas of Focus
The major areas in which the researchers can submit their joint research proposal are Health, Human & Social Sciences, and Environmental Sciences/Climate Change. After selection, the maximum project duration will be 3 years and the expected number of grants will be provided up to 5 per year.
Last Date to Apply
The last date to apply in the PERIDOT Research Program is 7th December 2020. The researchers can submit their proposals through the HEC online portal.