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RASTA CGP 9.0 — Call for Research Ideas (PIDE & Planning Commission Competitive Grants)
RASTA CGP 9.0 · Islamabad · The News International,
Notice advertisement published in The News International on Friday, 11 September 2026, listed under Islamabad. Issued by RASTA CGP 9.0. The last date printed on the advertisement was Saturday, 10 October 2026 and has passed.
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Issuer: RASTA – PIDE & Planning Commission Competitive Research Grants (Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, Islamabad) under the Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives.
Purpose: Open call for research ideas under the Ninth Competitive Grants Programme (CGP 9.0) to support policy-relevant economic and public policy research aligned with URAAN Pakistan’s National Economic Missions. Applications must be submitted electronically via the RASTA portal.
Who may apply: Researchers, professionals, universities, think tanks, research institutes and government organisations involved in economics and public policy research.
How to apply: Submit proposals online through the RASTA Portal at rasta.pide.org.pk. For queries contact the Project Director, PIDE & Planning Commission Competitive Research Grants, Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, Islamabad: Tel. +92 (051) 9248144, 9248026.
| Research 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 |
Background & funding context: Since its launch in October 2020, RASTA has engaged universities, think tanks and researchers nationwide and internationally. Previous rounds awarded multiple grants (historical summary provided by issuer).
Deadline: Proposals must be submitted electronically via the RASTA portal by 2026-10-10 (Midnight PKT).
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- The News International, in the edition of Friday, 11 September 2026.
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- Islamabad — the location listed for this advertisement.
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