For the period vs for this period

Both "for the period" and "for this period" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "For the period" is more general and can refer to any period of time, while "for this period" is specific to the current or a particular period. The choice between them depends on whether you are referring to a specific time frame or a more general one.

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For the period

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to refer to any period of time without specifying a particular one.

Examples:

The data covers sales for the period from January to March.
The contract is valid for the period of one year.
We will be monitoring progress for the period of the project.

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For the period during which this existed
For the period considered, the investigation has not revealed any shortage of supply.
For the period 1994-1999, Scotland received EUR 1353 million from the Structural Funds.
For the period of December 2005 to November 2008 (36 months) OLAF had around 2000 closed cases in the CMS database.
For the period post 2006 significant simplifications are proposed.
For the period 2008-2013, the Swiss contributionto the European GNSS programmes amounts to EUR 80050870.
For the period 2014 and thereafter, the Swiss contribution shall be paid annually.
For the period 2000-2006 approximately EUR 260 billion was spent on structural measures.
For the period 2000 to 2006, the Commission provided provisional information on agreed programmes in each of the measures which are eligible for funding.
For the period beyond 2015, we need to find a formula which ensures coherence with new international targets yet to be defined.
For the period spent abroad, the quality of mobility can be enhanced by the provision of schemes such as mentoring for participants.
For the period from January 2007 to July 2009 the Parliament shall elect six Quaestors.
For the period from January 2007 to July 2009 the Committee bureaux shall include four Vice-Chairmen.
For the period from 2002 to 2004, the programming document included an indicative allocation of EUR 15 million in support of corresponding projects.
For the period 1992 to 1999, Regulation (EEC) No 2080/92 regulated afforestation of agricultural land.
For the period 1992 to 1999, afforestation of agricultural land under Regulation (EEC) No 2080/92 cost 1,519 billion euro to the EU budget.
For the period 2000 to 2006, Finland and Sweden in cooperation with Norway have submitted a programme proposal under the Interreg Community initiative for the Kvarken-Mittskandia area.
For the period 1995-2002 it is impossible to determine the exact part of the relief that goes beyond what can be accepted as necessary and proportionate.
For the period 1993 to 2001, Simet changed the presentation of data in its annual financial statements [11].
[14] For the period covered by this evaluation, the applicant was asked to categorise the project within one cultural sector.

Alternatives:

during the period
over the period
throughout the period
across the period
in the period

for this period

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to refer to the current or a specific period of time.