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CGP 9.0 — Call for Research Ideas | RASTA PIDE & Planning Commission Competitive Research Grants (Deadline 2026-10-10)
CGP 9.0 · Islamabad · Express,
Notice advertisement published in Express on Friday, 11 September 2026, listed under Islamabad. Issued by CGP 9.0. The last date printed on the advertisement was Saturday, 10 October 2026 and has passed.
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Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) in collaboration with the Planning Commission and RASTA invites research ideas for the Ninth Competitive Grants Programme (CGP 9.0). This competitive research grants initiative supports applied economic and public policy research aligned with the URAAN Pakistan vision and 11 National Economic Missions.
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 applied research on Pakistan's economic and public policy priorities |
| How to apply | Submit research ideas electronically via the RASTA Portal: rasta.pide.org.pk |
| Deadline | 2026-10-10 (Midnight PKT) |
| Contact | Project Director, PIDE & Planning Commission Competitive Research Grants, PIDE Islamabad; Tel: +92 (051) 9248144, 9248026 |
Invited research themes (broad areas):
| Theme |
|---|
| Export Acceleration |
| Resource Mobilisation & Tax Reform |
| Produce in Pakistan |
| Agriculture Value Chain |
| Energy, Water & Environmental Resilience |
| E-Pakistan & Artificial Intelligence |
| Human Capital & Skills |
| Housing, Construction & Real Estate Market |
| Social Protection & Poverty Reduction |
| Multimodal Connectivity & Logistics |
| Investment Facilitation |
Additional information: RASTA describes a wide research network including 360+ universities and think tanks, 194 international institutes, 211 government organisations, and 6,735+ researchers and professionals; prior rounds awarded multiple grants. Applicants should consult the RASTA portal for detailed themes, sub-themes, grant categories, and the review process.
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- The advertisement prints Saturday, 10 October 2026. That date has passed.
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- Express, in the edition of Friday, 11 September 2026.
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- Islamabad — the location listed for this advertisement.
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