Call for Proposals NSFC-PSF

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National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) and Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF), invite HEC Chartered Universities, Research Centers and R&D Institutes to submit joint proposals for Scientific Exchange Program.
The call’s research priority areas are aligned with the national strategies of both countries. We are seeking proposals in the below priority areas:

  1. 1. Green Energy
  2. 2. Computer Sciences & Artificial Intelligence

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

  • Chinese and Pakistani scientists should come to an agreement with each other using their own means of communications and jointly develop and complete their project proposal before submitting it to NSFC and PSF. NSFC and PSF do not match the collaborating partners.
  • Chinese or Pakistani Collaborator /partner should necessarily be identified in each submitted Joint Proposal.
  • Project proposal must provide detailed information on the objectives and justification of the year wise planned along with joint research work, the methodology to be followed, the composition of each research team and intended time schedule.
  • The prescribed Proforma for Submission of Joint Research Projects should be duly filled and submitted through online portals by the Chinese scientists to NSFC and by the Pakistani scientists to PSF.
  • Proposals submitted individually from any side without a Chinese or Pakistani collaborator will not be processed further.
  • Curricula vitae of both research teams should be submitted.
  • The duration of the projects should not exceed two years for Exchange Program and for conference/seminar one year duration is allowed.
  • The maximum budget limit for each project is upto 3.00 million PKR for Joint Exchange Program while for Seminars/Conference the limit is up to 1.5 Million PKR.
  • An individual can submit one proposal only.
  • Purpose of visits under submitted proposals should be clearly mentioned as;
    • 1. Joint Exchange programme.
    • 2. To participate in Joint workshop/Seminar/Conference/Symposium.
  • The call for proposals is open on 10.07.2025 and the deadline for submission is 03.09.2025.
  • The present call for proposals and required information for Chinese side about the application procedure are available in English and Chinese on NSFC website: (https://www.nsfc.gov.cn/publish/portal0/tab434/info95108.htm) and by the Pakistani scientists to PSF through the online portal (https://rgms.psf.gov.pk/rgms/login.aspx Research Grant Management System RGMS)
  • For detailed guidelines please visit the link below.
    Detailed Guidelines
For any query please contact;
Ms. Zaiban Farooq
In-Charge, International Linkages
Pakistan Science Foundation
1-Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad
Telephone: +92-51-9206724 Or +92-51-9215096 (Ext-121)
Fax: +92-51-9202468
E-mail: jsep.psf@gmail.com
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