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PIDE/RASTA CGP 9.0 — Call for Research Ideas (Submit by 2026-10-10)
PIDE/RASTA CGP 9.0 · Islamabad · Express,
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Issuer: Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) in collaboration with RASTA and the Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives. Purpose: Call for research ideas under the RASTA – PIDE & Planning Commission Competitive Research Grants (Ninth Competitive Grants Programme, CGP 9.0) to support economics and public policy research aligned with the URAAN Pakistan Vision.
Eligible applicants: Researchers and professionals from universities, think tanks, government organisations and research institutions who meet RASTA/PIDE eligibility criteria. Submit original research ideas under any of the listed thematic areas. Detailed guidance, theme sub‑topics, grant categories and review process are available on the RASTA portal.
| Theme No. | 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: Applications must be submitted electronically via the RASTA Portal. Full details, sub‑themes and application instructions are provided at the RASTA website: rasta.pide.org.pk.
Deadline: Submit proposals by October 10, 2026 (midnight PKT).
Contact for queries: Project Director, PIDE & Planning Commission Competitive Research Grants, Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, Islamabad. Tel: +92 (051) 9248144, +92 (051) 9248026.
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