
Sindh Research Support Programme (SRSP) 2026-27 — Call for Research Proposals (Grants up to Rs. 5 million)
Sindh Research Support Programme (SRSP) 2026-27 · Karachi · The Express Tribune,
Notice advertisement published in The Express Tribune on Thursday, 24 September 2026, listed under Karachi, Pakistan. Issued by Sindh Research Support Programme (SRSP) 2026-27. The last date printed on the advertisement is Friday, 23 October 2026.
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Issuer: Sindh Higher Education Commission (Government of Sindh). The Sindh Higher Education Commission invites research proposals under the Sindh Research Support Programme (SRSP) 2026-27 for public sector universities and degree-awarding institutes in Sindh. The programme funds innovative research led by regular faculty (PhD or FCPS/MCPS/FRCS) with projects addressing provincial priorities.
| Programme | Sindh Research Support Programme (SRSP) 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Eligible Institutions | Public sector universities and degree-awarding institutes of Sindh Province |
| Eligible Applicants | Regular full-time faculty members (PhD or FCPS/MCPS/FRCS) |
| Maximum Funding | Up to Rs. 5,000,000 per project |
| Grant Duration | Two years |
| Deadline | 2026-10-23 |
| How to Apply | Use the prescribed application form and submission procedure stated on the Sindh HEC website: www.sindhec.gov.pk |
Disciplines (eligible areas):
| 1 | Natural & Physical Sciences |
| 2 | Medical & Allied Sciences |
| 3 | Engineering & Technology |
| 4 | IT and Computer Science |
| 5 | Social Sciences |
| 6 | Management Sciences |
| 7 | Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Sciences |
| 8 | Urban Planning |
| 9 | Environmental Sciences |
| 10 | Life Sciences |
Preferred Themes: Priority will be given to collaborative proposals addressing provincial importance, including Climate Change, Food Security, Water Management, Sustainable Energy & Economy, Public Health, AI & Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies, and Educational Reforms with commercialization potential and alignment with the UN SDGs.
Proposal Submission Guidelines (key points):
- Applicants must be regular full-time faculty with PhD or professional equivalents (FCPS/MCPS/FRCS) at public sector institutions of Sindh.
- An applicant may submit only one SRSP project as Principal Investigator (PI).
- An applicant may hold only one SRSP grant at a time as PI.
For full application instructions, required documents, and the prescribed form, visit the Sindh HEC website (www.sindhec.gov.pk) and follow the SRSP 2026-27 submission procedure. Contact the Sindh Higher Education Commission for any clarifications.
Published in The Express Tribune on Thursday, 24 September 2026. DailyAds.pk indexes newspaper advertisements; the original notice and the issuing organisation remain the source for final terms and eligibility.










