Faculty Development Programs

For 75 years Pakistan has survived and thrived because of the resilience and ingenuity of its People. The National Innovation Awards resumes its mission to continue recognizing and celebrating the individuals and groups and organisations that continue to strive to put Pakistan on the map. About the Awards The National Innovation Awards are given to recognise Innovation and innovators across a range of different sectors in Pakistani Society for which a three-pronged approach has been used to solicit nominations. These include the polling of experts and gatekeepers across a range of different sectors and walks of life; and direct solicitation through email and through social media. Awards are being given in 12+4 categories. (Listed below) · Finance/Fintech Innovation · Education Innovation · Social / Civic Innovation · Health Innovation · Corporate/Business Innovation · Art & Design Innovation · Build in Pakistan/ DeepTech Innovation · Most Innovative University (Programme) · Agri+Rural Innovation · Industry Innovation · Government Innovation · Most innovative Tech Startup In addition to the above 12 categories, four (04) SPECIAL AWARDS are also conferred: the Young Innovative Talent Award, the Women Innovator Award, the Lifetime Achievement Award, and a Peoples’ Choice Innovator of the Year Award. The Awards are judged by a distinguished jury of leading CEOs, Government, and Civil Society Leaders from across the country. Nominate yourself and the innovators and thought leaders around you as we come together to keep the innovative spirit of the nation alive! Warm Regards Nida Athar | Founding Member Pakistan Innovation Foundation...

HOW TO APPLY ​​​​​All applications must be submitted through the HEC online portal research.hec.gov.pk​ by the applicants. The applicants are required to fill all the sections of online application form and upload all the mandatory documents in pdf format.​ ​​Curriculum Vitae of the Applicant ; CVs should be of a standard form (maximum 2 pages) listing Personal details, Education and employment history, research projects, publications, patents, honors, service contributions, etc.       Three Letters of Support: From three endorsers on prescribed endorsement form. Copy of publications in support of the information provided e.g. copies of research articles, books, patents etc. Short Video Clip of 2-3 minute duration to demonstrate evidence of lasting impact of research excellence and innovation at the applicant’s/publication’s credit. Declaration Certificate...

RAPID TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER GRANT (RTTG) ​​Last date for Full Project Proposal (FPP) submission is 7.02.2023        (11.59 PM Pakistan Standard Time) ​​​The RAPID Technology Transfer Grant (RTTG) is the key element of the Higher Education Development in Pakistan (HEDP) Project supported by the World Bank and implemented by the Higher Education Commission (HEC). The RTTG is a fast-track funding mechanism dealing with themes, topics, and issues of severe urgency for quick-response research on Flood response, Climate Change and Environment. The grant is anticipated to support proposals in applied research, product innovation, and commercialization of developed technological research and solutions KEY FEATURES Project Duration: Six (6) months Individual Grant Value: PKR 10 – 20 million   PRIORITY AREAS ​The Priority Thematic Areas for support under this Call for Proposals include: Flood Response, Climate Change and the Environment, including but not limited to: Climate mitigation, adaptation, policy dialogue interventions and disaster management (focusing on climate modelling and disaster surveillance, environment monitoring, geological monitoring) Metro-scale pollution reduction technologies Protection of available trees through artificial intelligence system controls Use of membrane systems for gaseous and water industrial waste treatment Design and development of hybrid membranes and classical systems per requirements of site and location Process identification and development of hospital waste treatments Removal of arsenic and other toxic metal elements from industrial effluents, water underground aquifers. Climate smart agriculture: Adapting agriculture production to climate change by developing climate resilient crop varieties with regard to heat, drought and flooding (especially of wheat and cotton) Any other area related to Flood Response, Climate Change and the Environment FUNDING DETAILS Honorarium for PI and co-PIs Stipends for bachelors, masters, doctoral students, and post-doctoral scholars to support taking the prototype or proposed product to market Limited prototype development costs Patent filing Costs associated with producing licensing agreements Legal and financial investment advice Marketing of the prototype or proposed product to appropriate investors or stakeholders....

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Introduction ​​​The project offers 1000 fellowships over a span of 5 years. These fellowships are offered on open merit at the national level. Seventy percent slots are reserved for faculty members of public sector universities and institutes, private universities are given 15 percent slots and 15 percent of these slots are kept for public sector R&D organizations (recognized by Pakistan Council of Science and Technology). Announcement: The programme is currently closed for intake. Interested candidates are requested to keep the following documents ready for submission of application on the online portal as and when the opportunity is announced. ​Research Proposal as per format (Click here to download Pdf format) (msword format) Valid Invitation/acceptance letter in the relevant field from top 200 QS world-ranked universities. The letter must be on University letterhead duly signed by the host supervisor/ authorized official of the concerned university clearly indicating the name of the host supervisor.  The letter dated within the last six months will be considered valid. However, the recipients will be required to ensure that the offer is also confirmed on the online portal as and when opened for this purpose. Host supervisor CV Updated/ accurate self CV Updated Profile on HEC online portal i.e personal profile, education, employment history, publications. Five years’ recognized experience in the online profile at HEC in case of foreign PhD. NOC from relevant section(s) of HEC in case any scholarships/financial support/research grant (as PI or Co-PI) has been availed/ is being availed from HEC (Conditional NOC will not be accepted). Attested Ph.D. Degree/ Foreign Ph.D. degree & transcript with authentic translation Equivalence Certificate (in case of foreign Ph.D.) Duty Resumption Notification (Only for the applicants who have completed Ph.D. during service after obtaining study leave) Experience Certificates (Only for foreign Ph.D. degree holders in support of their claim of five years’ recognized work experience) NOC from employer clearly stating that you are a regular employee and can avail at least 9 months leave in case of selection. Please carefully read all pages for complete details. Please also note that the portal will be opened for a specific duration according to Pakistan Standard Time (PST) and the last date will not be extended in any case. Therefore, please submit the application as soon as the advertisement is floated. It is worth mentioning that ONLY applications submitted on research.hec.gov.pk will be considered for further processing.  ...

​Applications can be submitted via HEC online portal research.hec.gov.pk after 1.8.2022​​ Click here to Download the Advertisement​ Academic events are critical for sharing of knowledge and research among universities and scholars. The promotion of research culture in Higher Education Institutions through such events is of highest priority to Higher Education Commission (HEC). To support the development of research culture, HEC provides financial support to the Public Sector Universities and eligible Private-Sector Universities in Pakistan to organize Seminars, Workshops, Conferences and Symposium. Through this initiative, HEC intends to develop a culture of research and knowledge sharing between Higher Education Institutions, as well as establishment of linkages with relevant industrial and corporate sectors. Objectives ​Encourage Universities and Degree Awarding Institutes (DAIs) to organize academic events. Educate faculty and students with the latest developments in their relevant areas of research Provide platform for interaction and exposure to the academicians and researchers. Provide avenues for sharing of research and knowledge at national and international level events. Assess academic and research capabilities and achievements at par with the prevalent national and international practices. Share academic and research achievements with industrial and commercial establishments. Explore opportunities for domestic and international academic collaborations Event Categories HEC extends financial assistance to HEIs for hosting the following four types of events: Seminar Conference Symposium Training Workshop...

​​​​Applications can be submitted via HEC online portal research.hec.gov.pk after 1.8.2022​ Click here to Download Advertisement Academic events are significant for professional development of researchers and scholars. They serve as a source for guidance, exposure, knowledge sharing, developing linkages, and problem solving. Academic events provide opportunities for academicians to help understand the latest developments in their field and validate research findings, while creating opportunities for future academic collaborations. Such events are the cornerstone of the academic environment. To cultivate this environment, the Higher Education Commission has set up a special Research Travel Grant Fund for University faculty and scholars at Pakistani Universities. Under this program, an academician and student selected to present research work at a national or international academic event is eligible to get funding from HEC and the expenses will be reimbursed by the HEC after the event.​...