Sindh Research Support Programme (SRSP) 2026-27 — Call for Research Proposals

Issuer: Sindh Higher Education Commission (Government of Sindh). Purpose: Competitive research grants for faculty of public sector universities and degree-awarding institutes in Sindh for the 2026-27 SRSP cycle.

Key details:

• Eligibility: Full-time regular faculty with PhD or FCPS/MCPS/FRCS (BPS/TTs) from public sector universities/degree-awarding institutes in Sindh. Applicants may apply as Principal Investigator for only one SRSP project and may hold only one SRSP grant at a time. Candidates who received an SRSP award in the previous two years are not eligible.

• Maximum grant: Up to Rs. 5 million per project.

• Grant duration: Two years.

Disciplines eligible (SRSP):

Priority research themes: Climate change, food security, water management, sustainable energy & economy, public health, artificial intelligence & digital transformation, emerging technologies, educational reforms, commercialization potential and alignment with SDGs.

Application procedure:

1. Download and complete the prescribed application form from the Sindh HEC website (https://sindhhec.gov.pk) and attach required documents as listed in the form.

2. Proposal must be endorsed by the Director ORIC and Head of the applicant’s university/HEI.

3. Submit the application form and supporting documents as a single PDF to the designated email address (refer to the Sindh HEC website) within the stated deadline. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Contact & further information: Sindh Higher Education Commission, Karachi; phone numbers and official email/website are provided on the Sindh HEC portal for clarifications.