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HEC NRPU 2026-27 — Call for Research Proposals (Deadline 2026-10-30)
HEC NRPU 2026-27 · Islamabad · Express,
Notice advertisement published in Express 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 announces the National Research Program for Universities (NRPU) 2026-27 — a competitive call for research proposals to support high-quality, innovative, interdisciplinary and solution-oriented research with strategic relevance to Pakistan's socio-economic development, industry and society.
Key details and submission requirements are summarized below. Applicants must follow HEC guidelines and submit proposals through the HEC online portal.
| Issuer | Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Fund high-quality, innovative, interdisciplinary and solution-oriented university research aligned with Pakistan's development priorities |
| Eligible Research Domains |
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| Application stages | Two-stage process: submission of a short proposal/outline (Stage 1). Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to submit detailed proposals (Stage 2). |
| Submission method | Submit research proposal outlines via the HEC online portal (refer to HEC website for full submission guidelines). |
| Application fee | Rs. 5,000 (to be deposited online via 1Link/IBFT or as specified by HEC) |
| Maximum project duration | 24 months |
| International collaboration | Researchers are encouraged to include national and international collaborators where applicable. |
| Project outline submission deadline | 2026-10-30 |
| Contact | Humaira Quddus, Director, National Research Program for Universities (NRPU) R&ID, Higher Education Commission, H-9, Islamabad. Phone: 051-90401904 / 051-90401924. Emails: [email protected]; [email protected] |
For full eligibility criteria, application guidelines, and portal access, consult the HEC website and the NRPU program page before preparing submissions.
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