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CGP 9.0 — Call for Research Ideas (RASTA-PIDE & Planning Commission Competitive Research Grants)
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Issuer: RASTA — PIDE & Planning Commission Competitive Research Grants Programme, Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Islamabad.
Purpose: Inviting research ideas under the Ninth Competitive Grants Programme (CGP 9.0) aligned with the 11 National Economic Missions of the URAAN Pakistan vision. The programme supports economics and public policy research by universities, think tanks, government organisations, researchers and professionals.
Programme record: Since its launch in October 2020 the RASTA network has engaged 360+ universities and think tanks, 194 international institutes, 211 government organisations and 6,735+ researchers and professionals. Across eight grant rounds it received 3,376 applications and awarded 159 grants worth PKR 447 million, with 120 projects completed.
Research themes (submit ideas relevant to one of the following 11 broad themes):
| # | Research Theme |
|---|---|
| 1 | Export Acceleration |
| 2 | Resource Mobilisation & Tax Reform |
| 3 | Produce in Pakistan |
| 4 | Agriculture Value Chain |
| 5 | Energy, Water & Environmental Resilience |
| 6 | E-Pakistan & Artificial Intelligence |
| 7 | Human Capital & Skills |
| 8 | Housing, Construction & Real Estate Market |
| 9 | Social Protection & Poverty Reduction |
| 10 | Multimodal Connectivity & Logistics |
| 11 | Investment Facilitation |
How to apply: Submit research ideas electronically via the RASTA portal at rasta.pide.org.pk. Detailed information on themes, sub-themes, grant categories and the review process is available on the portal.
Deadline: Applications must be submitted by October 10, 2026 (Midnight PKT).
Contact: Project Director, PIDE & Planning Commission Competitive Research Grants, Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, Islamabad. Tel: +92 (051) 9248144, 9248026.
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