The Higher Education Commission (HEC) announced a research project, Pak-France PERIDOR Program, to submit research proposals. The faculty of all private & public universities are eligible to submit their research proposals for this research program. PERIDOT is a Franco-Pakistani Hubert Curein Partnership (PHC) program that provides opportunities to Pakistani and French researchers.
However, for the Pak-France Research, the commission will select the candidates according to the selection criteria. However, the maximum duration for the PAK-France project is 03 years. Thus, interested faculty members can submit their research proposals for Pak-France PERIDOT Proposal by 24 December 2021.
Eligibility Criteria for HEC Pak-France Research Program
For the Pak-France PERODIT Research program, candidates having the following eligibility criteria can apply.
- A faculty member of Pakistani Public Universities
- Faculty Members of Pakistani Private Universities
Key Features for HEC Pak-France Research Program
- Expected Number of Grants per year: 05
- Maximum project Duration: 03 years
Priority Areas for HEC Pak-France Research Program
- Agricultural Productivity and Food Security Nutrition
- Health Sciences
- Sustainable Energy
- Innovative Governance and Reforms
How to Apply for HEC Pak-France Research Program
- Prepare the joint research proposal with the French counterpart and submit it through the HEC portal.
- To get the details and link to apply, visit the given website. (https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/services/faculty/peridot/Pages/default.aspx)
- Last date: 24 December 2021


