HEC launches next phase for the Peridot Mobility
grant program
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has
announced the commencement of Phase-10 for the Peridot Mobility grant program.
Starting from August 16th, 2023, until October 6th, 2023, applications are
invited for this program through the online portal research.hec.gov.pk.
Peridot is a Franco-Pakistani Hubert Curien
Partnership (PHC) Program that facilitates collaborative research activities
between Pakistani and French researchers. The program aims to foster scientific
and technological cooperation between higher education institutions and
research laboratories in both countries by supporting the mobility of
researchers.
Researchers can apply competitively, and the
selection process will be merit-based and transparent, adhering to
international standards. The program focuses on research in priority areas such
as Sustainable Energy, Environment and Climate Change, Agriculture, Food
Security, Health, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Emphasis will be given to
projects addressing social challenges and environmental issues.
Applicants must be regular faculty members of
higher education institutions in Pakistan, and the major cost of the research
project will be shared by participating universities from both countries. The
program supports mobility of researchers to and from Pakistan, with a focus on
young researchers, particularly doctoral students under the supervision of
principal investigators. The host institution must provide necessary facilities
for visiting fellows.
Only one research project per principal
investigator will be considered for funding, with equal financial support from
HEC and the French counterpart for mobility expenses. The core research project
costs will be borne by the relevant Pakistani and French
universities/institutes.
Selection for PERIDOT awards will be conducted
through an open and rigorous process, evaluated by independent experts in
France and Pakistan, following international standards for funding academic
research projects.
Overall, the Peridot Mobility grant program
serves as an essential avenue for fostering research collaborations and
academic exchanges between Pakistan and France.
Source: Urdu Point
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