The PERIDOT Program, a prestigious Franco-Pakistani Hubert Curien Partnership (PHC), has officially entered its 11th phase continuing its mission to strengthen scientific and technological cooperation between Pakistan and France.
Jointly implemented by HEC Pakistan and the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Development (MAEDI) and Ministry of Higher Education and Research (MESRI), PERIDOT provides mobility grants for Pakistani and French researchers to collaborate on cutting-edge research projects.
🔬 Key Objectives:
- Promote bilateral research partnerships
- Enable researcher mobility for joint scientific activities
- Support projects that can create real-world impact and innovation
🎯 Priority Research Areas:
- Health Sciences
- Sustainable Energy, Agriculture & Food Security
- Economics of Climate Change
📝 In its 10th phase, PERIDOT approved three new research mobility partnerships, setting a strong precedent for even greater collaboration in this round.
🧪 How It Works:
- Competitive, merit-based selection
- Transparent evaluation based on international standards
- Joint review process by French and Pakistani academic bodies
This initiative presents a unique opportunity for grant startups, universities, and research-driven enterprises to get involved in cross-border innovation, especially in sectors critical to our future.
Apply Now: https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/services/faculty/peridot/pages/default.aspx
