The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced the 10th Phase of the Peridot Mobility grant program, aimed at promoting scientific and technological cooperation between French and Pakistani higher education institutions and research laboratories. The program, initiated in 2014, facilitates joint research activities and supports the mobility of researchers from both countries. The key objective is to address research priorities in various disciplines and encourage projects focusing on social challenges related to environmental issues.
Application and Eligibility:
- Application Period: August 16th, 2023, to October 6th, 2023.
- Eligible Candidates: Regular faculty members (Ph.D. or FCPS/MCPS/FRCS) of Higher Education Institutions (public and private) or those holding a contract equivalent to the project duration.
- Application Process: Candidates must submit their applications through the online portal provided by the Higher Education Commission (HEC).
Research Focus and Priority Areas:
- Priority Areas: Sustainable energy, environment, climate change, agriculture, food security, health, and humanities & social sciences.
- Encouraged Projects: Emphasis on social challenges related to environmental issues.
Mobility and Project Duration:
- Mobility: The program will support the mobility of researchers to and from Pakistan.
- Project Duration: The project’s life can be a maximum of three years.
- Focus on Young Researchers: The mobility of young researchers, especially doctoral students under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI), is a key objective.
Funding and Project Selection:
- Funding Sources: The main research project’s major cost will be borne by participating universities in Pakistan and France.
- Funding for Mobility: The HEC and French counterpart will share equal funding for travel and living expenses for researchers visiting Pakistan and France.
- Selection Process: A merit-based, independent, transparent evaluation process based on international standards will be followed. Independent experts from France and Pakistan will evaluate the proposals submitted in response to the Call for Proposals.
Host Institution Responsibilities:
- Accommodation: Host institutions must provide the necessary capacities, such as working space, to accommodate visiting fellows.
- Joint Application: Applicants are required to upload the already developed Joint Application submitted on the campusfrance portal in the document section.
In short, the PERIDOT Mobility Grant Program offers a unique opportunity for Pakistani and French researchers to collaborate on joint research projects in priority areas. By promoting research mobility and supporting young researchers, the program aims to foster stronger scientific and technological cooperation between the two countries’ academic institutions and research laboratories. Researchers are encouraged to apply and contribute to the advancement of knowledge and solutions to global challenges.
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