US announces $4m for Pakistani-American technology cooperation

The new grant will increase technology transfer and support broad-based economic growth in Pakistan.


Web Desk September 05, 2012

ISLAMABAD: US Charge d’ Affaires Ambassador Richard Hoagland announced $4 million in new grants for Pakistani and American researchers to collaborate on projects in science and technology.

Hoagland praised the successes of over 70 joint projects funded over the previous four phases, and encouraged Pakistani scientists and researchers to apply for the Pakistan-US Science and Technology Cooperation funds before November 30, 2012, to improve life standards of Pakistani people throughout the country.

The Executive Director of Higher Education Commission Sohail Naqvi and the Secretary of the Ministry of Science and Technology Akhlaq Ahmad Tarar were also present on the occasion.

“The US-Pakistan Science and Technology Cooperation Program is one of the highlights of the US-Pakistan bilateral relationship. This opportunity will not only support joint US-Pakistan research across a wide range of topics, but will also help bring the fruits of research into the hands of the private sector, increasing technology transfer opportunities and supporting broad-based economic growth in Pakistan,” Hoagland said.

During the event, a select cadre of scientists shared their innovative work with the US Embassy guests.

The program welcomes proposals across a wide range of topics, including but not limited to education, health, nutrition, water and sanitation, agriculture, democracy and governance, environment, energy, social sciences, and economic development. Proposals focused on technology transfer, entrepreneurship, innovation, and commercialization will be given special consideration.

Complete details on the cooperation program and ways to contribute are available on the national academies website.

COMMENTS (5)

Yasir | 11 years ago | Reply

@maik: "We don’t want any such grants; just give us the Drone Technology !!"

Typical infantile Pakistani perspective that spoils any good overture. The world doesn't owe us anything.

Reddit Ullah | 11 years ago | Reply

Kindly fix the link to National Academies website.

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