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RASTA–PIDE Competitive Research Grants (CGP 9.0) — Call for Research Ideas
RASTA–PIDE Competitive Research Grants (CGP 9.0) · Islamabad · Express,
Notice advertisement published in Express on Friday, 11 September 2026, listed under Islamabad. Issued by RASTA–PIDE Competitive Research Grants (CGP 9.0). The last date printed on the advertisement was Saturday, 10 October 2026 and has passed.
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Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives / Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) through the RASTA – PIDE & Planning Commission Competitive Research Grants programme invites research ideas for the Ninth Competitive Grants Programme (CGP 9.0). The call seeks policy-relevant research proposals aligned with national economic priorities under URAAN Pakistan.
Key details:
| Issuer | RASTA – PIDE & Planning Commission Competitive Research Grants, Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Call for research ideas for CGP 9.0 to fund competitive, policy-relevant research aligned with national economic missions. |
| Eligible applicants | Researchers and research teams from universities, think tanks, government organisations and other research professionals (as per RASTA programme participation). |
| Submission method | Electronic submission via the RASTA Portal: rasta.pide.org.pk |
| Deadline | 2026-10-10 (Midnight PKT) |
| Contact | Project Director, PIDE & Planning Commission Competitive Research Grants, Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, Islamabad. Tel: +92 (051) 9248144, 9248026 |
| Programme record | Since 2020 RASTA has engaged 360+ universities & think tanks, 194 international institutes, 211 government organisations and 6,735+ researchers; across eight rounds it received 3,376 applications and awarded 159 grants worth PKR 447 million (120 projects completed). |
Priority research themes (11 broad areas):
| # | 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 |
For full details on themes, sub-themes, grant categories, and the online application process, visit the RASTA portal at rasta.pide.org.pk and submit proposals by 2026-10-10 (Midnight PKT).
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