5th Call for Proposals NSFC-PSF
CALL FOR PROPOSALS by National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) and Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) The Call is open between 14.07.2023 and 05.09.2023 |
Under the Memorandum of Understanding between National Natural Science Foundation of
China (NSFC) and Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF), NSFC and PSF invite Universities,
Research Centers and Institutes to submit joint proposals for R&D projects.
The call for Proposals for Joint Research and Development Projects with National Natural
Science Foundation of China (NSFC) is open in the following priority areas：
1. Green technologies (mainly focusing development of green sources of energy
generation which may have industrial implications)
2. Nanotechnology (based on the socioeconomic needs of Pak-China)
3. Computing sciences (Limited to Augmented/Virtual reality, Artificial Intelligence,
Quantum Computing)
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 Research Project Proposal submitted individually from any side without Chinese or Pakistani collaborator / partner will not be processed further.
• Joint Research & Development Project must be basic/applied research with strong implications for the development of Industry, Technology, Process, Techniques, Prototype, Commercialization and Innovation, leading to socio-economic uplift of both countries. Joint research proposal which will be applied in nature will be financed on priority.
• Project proposal must provide detailed information on the objectives and justification of the year wise planned 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 by the Chinese scientists to NSFC (https://grants.nsfc.gov.cn/egrantweb/) and by the Pakistani scientists to PSF through the online portal (https://rgms.psf.gov.pk/rgms/login.aspx Research Grant Management System RGMS)
• 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 attached.
• The duration of the projects should not exceed Two years.
• Maximum amount to be supported by PSF is Rs. 10.00 Million and Maximum Amount to be supported by NSFC is 2.00 Million RMB.
• The present call for proposals and required information for Chinese side about the application procedure are available in English and Chinese on NSFC website: www.nsfc.gov.cn
• Proposals should be submitted through proper channel
• 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 Research Project Proposal submitted individually from any side without Chinese or Pakistani collaborator / partner will not be processed further.
• Joint Research & Development Project must be basic/applied research with strong implications for the development of Industry, Technology, Process, Techniques, Prototype, Commercialization and Innovation, leading to socio-economic uplift of both countries. Joint research proposal which will be applied in nature will be financed on priority.
• Project proposal must provide detailed information on the objectives and justification of the year wise planned 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 by the Chinese scientists to NSFC (https://grants.nsfc.gov.cn/egrantweb/) and by the Pakistani scientists to PSF through the online portal (https://rgms.psf.gov.pk/rgms/login.aspx Research Grant Management System RGMS)
• 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 attached.
• The duration of the projects should not exceed Two years.
• Maximum amount to be supported by PSF is Rs. 10.00 Million and Maximum Amount to be supported by NSFC is 2.00 Million RMB.
Purpose of visits in one direction under submitted Joint Research Project should be
Collaborative research.
Training of Scientists.
To participate in small workshops (which would be the part of Joint Research Project)
• The call for proposals is open on 14.07.2023 and the deadline for submission is 05.09.2023.Collaborative research.
Training of Scientists.
To participate in small workshops (which would be the part of Joint Research Project)
• The present call for proposals and required information for Chinese side about the application procedure are available in English and Chinese on NSFC website: www.nsfc.gov.cn
• Proposals should be submitted through proper channel
EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS
• Only jointly submitted proposals will be eligible for evaluation.
• The proposals will be evaluated and approved by NSFC and PSF jointly.
• Only the project proposals, which are approved by NSFC and PSF will be supported.
FINANCIAL CONDITIONS
• The costs of exchange of experts, scientists and other specialists will be covered on the following basis:
1. The sending Party will meet the cost of international travel to the town where the joint work will be conducted
2. The receiving Party will meet the cost of local hospitality
• The budget for these expenses would be included in budget estimates of each project.
• PSF will support the project up to maximum of Rs. 10.00 Million and NSFC will support the project up to 2.00 Million RMB
• Only jointly submitted proposals will be eligible for evaluation.
• The proposals will be evaluated and approved by NSFC and PSF jointly.
• Only the project proposals, which are approved by NSFC and PSF will be supported.
FINANCIAL CONDITIONS
• The costs of exchange of experts, scientists and other specialists will be covered on the following basis:
1. The sending Party will meet the cost of international travel to the town where the joint work will be conducted
2. The receiving Party will meet the cost of local hospitality
• The budget for these expenses would be included in budget estimates of each project.
• PSF will support the project up to maximum of Rs. 10.00 Million and NSFC will support the project up to 2.00 Million RMB
Technical Support
Ms. Zaiban Farooq
Principal Scientific Officer
International Linkages
Pakistan Science Foundation
1-Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad
Telephone: +92-51-9206724
Fax: +92-51-9202468
E-mail:zaibanfarooq@gmail.com
Principal Scientific Officer
International Linkages
Pakistan Science Foundation
1-Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad
Telephone: +92-51-9206724
Fax: +92-51-9202468
E-mail:zaibanfarooq@gmail.com
Dr. M. Tahir Waseem
Senior Scientific Officer (IL-I)/Deputy Director
International Linkages
Pakistan Science Foundation
1-Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad
Telephone: +92-51-9204033
Fax: +92-51-9202468
E-mail:tahir1213.psf@gmail.com
Senior Scientific Officer (IL-I)/Deputy Director
International Linkages
Pakistan Science Foundation
1-Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad
Telephone: +92-51-9204033
Fax: +92-51-9202468
E-mail:tahir1213.psf@gmail.com
IT Support (RGMS)
Mr. Nabi Bux
Web Manager
IT Wing
Pakistan Science Foundation
1-Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad
Telephone: +92-333-2580576
E-mail:nabibukhash@gmail.com
Mr. Nabi Bux
Web Manager
IT Wing
Pakistan Science Foundation
1-Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad
Telephone: +92-333-2580576
E-mail:nabibukhash@gmail.com