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HEC NRPU 2026-27 — Call for Research Proposals (Project Outline Deadline 2026-10-30)
HEC NRPU 2026-27 · Islamabad · The News International,
Notice advertisement published in The News International on Sunday, 6 September 2026, listed under Islamabad. Issued by HEC NRPU 2026-27. The last date printed on the advertisement is Friday, 30 October 2026.
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Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad invites research proposals under the National Research Program for Universities (NRPU) 2026-27 to fund high-quality, innovative, interdisciplinary and solution-oriented research with strategic relevance to Pakistan’s socio‑economic development, industry and society.
Eligible Research Domains
| Domain |
|---|
| Social, Behavioural, Economic & Human Sciences |
| Natural / Emerging Sciences |
| Product / Process / Technology Development |
Key Submission & Eligibility Information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Higher Education Commission (HEC), National Research Program for Universities (NRPU), Islamabad |
| Purpose | Fund research projects of strategic relevance to Pakistan; support innovative, interdisciplinary and solution-oriented research |
| Submission Process | Two-stage submission: (1) Project outline (first stage) and (2) Detailed proposal (second stage) — only shortlisted outlines will be invited to submit full proposals. Outlines must be submitted through the HEC online portal. |
| Application Fee | PKR 5,000 (to be deposited online via 1Link/IBFT or bank/online transfer as specified by HEC) |
| Maximum Project Duration | 24 months |
| Collaborations | Researchers are encouraged to submit joint proposals in collaboration with Pakistani research institutions and recognized international partners (examples listed include UK, USA, EU, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, South Korea, Singapore, etc.) |
| Important Note | Universities having more than five (05) delayed/unsettled cases are not eligible to apply. |
Project Outline Submission Deadline: Friday, October 30, 2026.
Contact Information
Humaira Quddus, Director, National Research Program for Universities (NRPU) R&D, Higher Education Commission
Address: H-9, Islamabad
Phone: 051-90401904 & 051-90401924
Email: [email protected] and [email protected]
Applicants should consult the HEC NRPU webpage for full guidelines, eligibility criteria and the online submission portal before applying.
Published in The News International on Sunday, 6 September 2026. DailyAds.pk indexes newspaper advertisements; the original notice and the issuing organisation remain the source for final terms and eligibility.
Questions about this notice
- What is the last date for this notice?
- The advertisement prints Friday, 30 October 2026.
- Which newspaper published this notice?
- The News International, in the edition of Sunday, 6 September 2026.
- Which city is this notice for?
- Islamabad — the location listed for this advertisement.
- How do I respond to this notice?
- Follow the instructions printed in the clipping; the advertiser’s own page is linked from this one. Applications are not submitted through this page.
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