HEC invites applications for Phase-XIII of Pak-France PERIDOT Mobility Grant Programme

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has invited faculty members from public and private universities to apply for Phase-XIII of the Pak-France PERIDOT Mobility Grant Programme, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Monday.

Implemented jointly by HEC Pakistan and the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development (MAEDI) alongside the Ministry of Higher Education and Research (MESR), the programme fosters scientific and technological cooperation between researchers from both nations.

The grant supports the mobility of researchers to develop new partnerships between French and Pakistani higher education institutions and research laboratories.

Eligible faculty members must submit a joint application in collaboration with a French faculty member. A mandatory prerequisite for this grant is the prior submission of the joint application to Campus France.

The online portal for applications opens today, July 6, 2026. Interested researchers must submit their proposals to HEC no later than September 30, 2026, at 16:00 hours (PST).

The PERIDOT programme, part of the Hubert Curien Partnership (PHC), continues to serve as a vital platform for Pakistani researchers to engage in high-level international scientific collaboration.

Candidates can find further details and application instructions at the official HEC website: https://www.hec.gov.pk/site/PERIDOT.

Reporter: Bilal Niazi