HEC Call for Applications: Access to Scientific Instrumentation Programme (ASIP) 2026-27 — Funding for PhD Scholars
HEC Call for Applications · Karachi · The News International,
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Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan invites applications for the Access to Scientific Instrumentation Programme (ASIP) for 2026-27 to provide financial support to PhD scholars enrolled in public sector universities of Pakistan for access to advanced scientific and analytical facilities.
| Issuer | Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan |
| Programme | Access to Scientific Instrumentation Programme (ASIP) 2026-27 |
| Purpose | Provide financial support to PhD scholars for sample analysis and access to advanced instrumentation at public sector universities/public sector R&D organisations. |
| Eligible applicants | Only PhD students enrolled in public sector universities of Pakistan. Applicant's research synopsis/proposal must be approved by the competent university forum (Ethical Review Board, Advanced Studies & Research Board, Directorate of Research, etc.). |
| Application requirements | Applications must be submitted at least twelve (12) weeks prior to sample analysis. Applicants may only apply for tests not available in their own university/institute. If test equipment exists at the institute but the applicant is not using it, detailed justification must be provided. |
| Funding | Maximum funding available for sample analysis per applicant is Rs. 200,000 per year (financial year: July 1 to June 30). Applicants may submit multiple applications but total disbursement must not exceed Rs. 200,000 per year or three disbursements in total during the PhD programme. Payments will be made by HEC directly to the service provider after satisfactory completion of analysis. |
| Where tests must be conducted | At public sector universities or public sector R&D organisations. |
| How to apply | Submit application forms online via the HEC research portal: https://research.hec.gov.pk |
| Further information & contacts | HEC website and ASIP page: www.hec.gov.pk / www.hec.gov.pk/site/ASIP Email: [email protected] Phone: 051-90401912, 051-90401954 |
| Application deadline | Applications are accepted throughout the year via the online portal (no fixed closing date). |
Applicants should follow the online portal instructions and ensure required university approvals and justifications are included with each submission.
Published in The News International on Sunday, 13 September 2026. DailyAds.pk indexes newspaper advertisements; the original notice and the issuing organisation remain the source for final terms and eligibility.
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- The News International, in the edition of Sunday, 13 September 2026.
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- Karachi — the location listed for this advertisement.
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