Research

Areas of Interest

  • Public Health
  • Medical Health
  • Medical Education
  • Communicable and Non-communicable diseases
  • Community Medicine
  • Oncology
  • Nutrition
  • Histopathology
  • Oral & Dental Pathology
  • Dental Materials
  • Microbiology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Biochemistry

    • Facilities

    Hospitals

  • Kuwait Teaching Hospital
  • Mercy Teaching Hospital
  • Prime Teaching Hospital

    Colleges & Departments

  • Peshawar Medical College (PMC)
  • Peshawar Dental College (PDC)
  • Postgraduate Medical Education (PME)
  • PRIME Institute of Public Health (PIPH)
  • Rufaida Nursing College (RNC)
  • Department of Community Health Sciences (CHS)

    Labs

  • Histopathology Lab
  • PCR Lab

    • National Funding Agencies

    S. No Funding Agencies Weblink Priority Area's
    1

    Higher Education Commission

    www.hec.gov.pk

    Competitive Research Grants,
    Research Support Grants,
    Mobility Grants,
    Research for Innovation Grants

      Grand Challenge Fund

    www.hec.gov.pk/english/services/faculty/GCF

    Supports large, multisectoral, multidimensional research projects

      Local Challenge Fund

    www.hec.gov.pk/english/services/faculty/LCF

    Supports a portfolio of projects for possible solutions to local core issues identified by a university with the help of provincial government and local research centers

      Technology Development Fund

    www.hec.gov.pk/english/services/students/TDF

    Telecommunication, Information and Technology/Computers,
    Engineering Sciences, Management, Biotechnology and Allied fields, Material Sciences/Man Made Material (Nanotechnology), Robotics, Defense and Military needs

      Innovative & Collaborative Research Grant

    www.hec.gov.pk/english/services/faculty/ICRG

    Supports collaborative research between Pakistan and UK for cutting-edge research and innovation in emerging disciplines of knowledge

      Thematic Grants Program

    www.hec.gov.pk/english/services/faculty/trgp

    Supports research culture in sciences and social sciences

      Technology Transfer Support Fund

    www.hec.gov.pk/english/services/faculty/TTSF

    Supports promising university technological research for development of products or services that are marketable and can generate positive cash flows.

      RAPID Research and Innovation Initiative

    www.hec.gov.pk/english/services/RnD/RRIF

    Development of Infectious Diseases Surveillance Systems, Disease Epidemiological Modelling, Treatment modalities and strategies etc

      Problem Based Applied Interdisciplinary Research Programme

    www.hec.gov.pk/english/services/faculty/PBAIRP

    Interdisciplinary applied research projects on a specific theme address​ing local issue/problem

      National Awards for Outstanding Researchers

    www.hec.gov.pk/english/services/faculty/HEC%20Outstanding%20Research%20Awards

    Recognize and reward the achievements of Pakistani researchers/scholars for research, innovation and publication in all fields of study

      Pakistan Programme for Collaborative Research https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/services/faculty/Pakistan.aspx

    Supports and funds university faculty working in Pakistan to go abroad or for researchers from technological advanced countries to come to Pakistan. Funding is for all research study areas

      Pak-Turk Researchers' Mobility Grant

    www.hec.gov.pk/english/services/faculty/PTRG

    Supports the mobility of graduate students and academic staff in the field of Energy Technologies, Food Technologies, Sustainable Environmental Technologies, Material Science, Smart Transportation Systems, Robots and Smart Systems

      Franco-Pakistani Hubert Curien Partnership (PHC)

    www.hec.gov.pk/english/services/faculty/peridot

    Environmental Sciences (including but not limiting to, Water, Climate Change, Pollution, Health, Energy (including but not limiting to, sustainable alternate energy), Human and Social Sciences

      National Research Programme

    www.hec.gov.pk/english/services/universities/nrpu

    Supports basic and applied research as well as translational, experimental and transformative research

    2

    Pakistan Science Foundation

    http://www.psf.gov.pk

    Promotes and funds scientific and technological research and science popularization

      Competitive Research Program

    http://www.psf.gov.pk/crp.aspx

    Agriculture and Food Security, Livestock, Water and Soil, Engineering& Manufacturing Information and Communication Technology, Health Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry& Molecular Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment& Climate Change,

      Natural Sciences Linkage Programme

    http://www.psf.gov.pk/nslp.aspx

    Selected priority areas for collaboration may include, but are not limited to; Collection, Evaluation and Exchange of Germplasm, Plant Genomics, Plant Biotechnology, Stress Biology, Bio-Informatics, Application of Information Technology in Agriculture, Identification and Control of Animal/Plant Diseases, Dryland/Sustainable Agricultural Production System; Integrated Pest and Disease Management, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Agribusiness Development, Biophysics, Chemistry and Environmental Sciences.

      R&D - Industry Programme

    http://www.psf.gov.pk/rndProg.aspx

    Supports the research ideas that transfer the benefits of scientific research to common people through technology development and commercialization.

    3

    Ministry of Science & Technology

    http://www.most.gov.pk

    Physical, Life Sciences, Medical, IT and Engineering

    4

    Ministry of Health

    http://www.health.gov.pk

    Biological and Medical sciences

    5

    Pakistan Agricultural Research Council

    http://www.parc.gov.pk

    Agriculture and Biological Sciences

    6

    National Commission on Biotechnology/MoST

    http://www.ncb.gov.pk          

    Biotechnology

    7

    Pakistan Academy of Sciences

    https://www.paspk.org/

    Science, Technology and Innovation for Socio-economic development

    8

    Pakistan Health Research Council

    http://phrc.org.pk/

    Research Grants on the projects related to human health and disease

    9

    TWAS-COMSTECH

    www.twas.ictp.it/prog/grants/

    Research Grants

    10

    Research & Advocacy Fund

    www.rafpakistan.org

    Grants for research and effective advocacy practice in the area of maternal and newborn health in Pakistan

     

    International Funding Agencies

    S. No Funding Agencies Weblink Priority Area's
    1 

    Welcome Trust

    https://wellcome.ac.uk/

    Supports research in the fields of: Biomedical science,
    population health,
    product development and applied research,
    humanities and social science

    2

    The German Academic Exchange Service or DAAD

    https://www.daad.de/en/

    Grants to Support the Initiation of International Collaboration

    3 

    Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

    https://www.gatesfoundation.org/

    Supports research in the fields of: Biomedical, health, humanities and social science

    4

    U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

    https://www.usaid.gov/

    Channel the technical expertise of scientists and researchers to build local scientific capacity, empowering people with tools for change, and use the evidence from scientific research to drive new policies and programs.

    5 

    The World Academy of Science (TWAS)

    https://twas.org/

    Agricultural Sciences; Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology; Biological Systems and Organisms; Medical and Health Sciences; Chemical Sciences; Engineering Sciences; Astronomy, Space and Earth Sciences; Mathematical Sciences; Physics; Computing

    6 

    National Science Foundation

    https://www.nsf.gov/

    Funds research and education in most fields of science and engineering

    7 

    National Academy of Sciences

    http://www.nasonline.org/

    Physical, biological, and social sciences

    8 

    European Research Council

    https://erc.europa.eu/

    Research grants in any scientific domain, including social sciences, humanities and interdisciplinary field

    9 

    European Cooperation in Science and Technology

    https://www.cost.eu/

    Funds for organizing meetings, training schools, short term scientific missions or other networking activities in a wide range of scientific topics

    10 

    National Human Genome Research Institute

    https://www.genome.gov/

    Research grants in the field of genomics and genetics

    11 

    National Institute of Health

    https://www.nih.gov/

    Biomedical research

    12 

    Department for International Development

    http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-international-development

    Biomedical Research

    13 

    Grand Challenges Canada

    https://www.grandchallenges.ca/

    Health Sciences

    14 

    International Development Research Center

    http://www.idrc.ca/

    Funds to developing-country researchers through grants, fellowships, and awards.

    15 

    Medical Research Council (MRC)             

    https://mrc.ukri.org/funding/

    Funds the research in the fields of Infections and immunity, Molecular and cellular medicine, Population and systems medicine, Neurosciences and mental health, Translation, Global health, Methodology, Public health

    16 

    Academy of Finland

    https://www.aka.fi/en

    All scientific research areas

    17 

    Austrian Science Fund (FWF)

    https://www.fwf.ac.at/en/

    Funds closely integrated, bilateral research projects

    18 

    UK Research and Innovation

    https://www.ukri.org/

    Biological sciences
    Humanitarian sciences

    19 

    International Development Research Centre

    https://www.idrc.ca/en

    Offers grants, funding, and awards to researchers and institutions to find solutions for global development challenges

    20 

    Spencer Foundation

    https://www.spencer.org/

    Multidisciplinary Research

    21 

    Graham Foundation

    http://www.grahamfoundation.org/

    Multidisciplinary Research

    22 

    Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

    https://www.humboldt-foundation.de/

    Multidisciplinary Research

    23 

    American Heart Association

    https://professional.heart.org

    Research Partnership Programs

    Funding Opportunities

    Funding Opportunity

    Deadline

    Month

    Advancing adolescent mental health and wellbeing research
    Apply for funding to help improve research in the field of ‘adolescence, mental health and the developing mind. You will build capability through methodological innovation.
    https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/advancing-adolescent-mental-health-and-wellbeing-research/

    1 Dec 2021

    December

    Visa Accelerator Program 2023 for Startups across the Asia Pacific Region
    The Visa Accelerator Program is now open for applications to help startups unlock their growth potential and scale across the Asia Pacific region, by collaborating on joint solutions that address the biggest opportunities in digital payments.
    https://www.visa.com.sg/visa-everywhere/innovation/apaccelerator.html#7

    10th January 2023

    December

    Emerging Global Leader Award - Department of Health and Human Services/NIH
    To provide research support and protected time (3-5 years) to an early career research scientist from a low- or middle-income country (LMIC) who holds a junior faculty position at an LMIC academic or research institution, as defined by the World Bank.
    https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=335611

    11 Dec 2023

    December

    11. Global Health Discovery QuickFire Challenge: Flavivirus Infections
    The Johnson & Johnson Innovation has launched the applications for Global Health Discovery QuickFire Challenge: Flavivirus Infections that aims to advance scientific discoveries to help treat, control, or prevent flaviviruses with the goal of tackling the next global public health threat
    https://jnjinnovation.com/innovation-challenges/global-health-discovery-quickfire-challenge-flavivirus-infections

    13th January 2023

    December

    . Science for Nature and People Partnership (SNAPP)
    Each year, SNAPP provides up to US $1 million total across 4-6 approved working groups, led by academic, governmental agency, multilateral, or nonprofit institutions. SNAPP funds teams of 12-15 people from diverse organizations to gather for 3-4 collaborative sessions.
    https://awards.snappartnership.net/

    15th December 2022

    December

    Chinese Government Scholarship Program 2023-24.
    The deadline to submit online application on HEC portal under learning opportunities abroad is Thursday, 15th December 2022.
    http://www.scholarship.hec.gov.pk/

    15th December 2022

    December

    Promoting effective Federal Governance, Access to Justice, Enhancing Climate Action
    The Hanns Seidel Foundation is accepting proposals for its Projects of development cooperation in India (incl. South Asia) starting January 2024 to 2026.
    https://india.hss.de/news/call-for-proposals-news9397/

    15th December 2022

    December

    Implementation Science for Cancer Control in People Living with HIV in Low-and-Middle-Income-Countries (U01 Clinical Trial Optional) - NIH
    To accelerate the integration of evidence-based cancer control interventions for people living with HIV by leveraging existing HIV treatment and prevention infrastructure in LMICs.
    https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-21-056.html

    16 Dec 2021

    December

    Wild Genomes – Kelp Forest Ecosystems Program
    The Morris Animal Foundation is pleased to partner on the Wild Genomes – Kelp Forest Ecosystems Program: a new funding opportunity for conservationists interested in applying genetic insight to the protection and management of kelp ecosystems.
    https://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/apply

    16th December 2022

    December

    IDRC Research Awards 2023–2024
    The International Development Research Centre’s (IDRC) research awards application process for 2023 is now open!
    https://www.idrc.ca/en/funding/idrc-research-awards-2023-2024

    1st February 2023

    December

    . Technology Development Fund
    The 4th Call for Proposals is now open. The last date for submission of applications is December 20th, 2022. The Higher Education Commission aims "to facilitate institutions of higher learning to serve as engines for socio-economic development of Pakistan" as stated in its mission.
    https://research.hec.gov.pk/

    20th December 2022

    December

    75th Celebration Of Independence Day Of Pakistan Scholarship Program
    On the auspicious occasion of National Celebrations of 75th Independence Anniversary of Pakistan, the Honorable Prime Minister of Islamic Republic of Pakistan has been pleased to award 40 PhD & 35 MS Scholarships to Pakistani and Azad Kashmir nationals in the world’s top 25 ranked universities.
    https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/scholarshipsgrants/IDPS/Pages/default.aspx

    21 March 2023

    December

    Ro PLASTIC Prize: An International Prize for Innovators, Entrepreneurs and Startups
    The Ro Plastic Prize is now open for applications to inspire the international creative community to explore a new philosophy of design and production using innovative materials that derive from re-Waste, and to discover the infinite possibilities for its transformation. In the first two editions, the project focuses on plastic waste only, to later expand to include other kinds of materials.
    https://www.guiltlessplastic.com/

    23rd January 2023

    December

    . Japan Smart Healthy Aging QuickFire Challenge ($300,000 in total funding)
    Innovators from across the globe are invited to submit promising science or technologies that aim to potentially increase healthy life expectancy – to help people live longer, happier lives.
    https://jnjinnovation.com/innovation-challenges/japan-smart-healthy-aging-quickfire-challenge

    2nd December

    December

    Japan Smart Healthy Aging QuickFire Challenge ($300,000 in total funding)
    Innovators from across the globe are invited to submit promising science or technologies that aim to potentially increase healthy life expectancy – to help people live longer, happier lives.
    https://jnjinnovation.com/innovation-challenges/japan-smart-healthy-aging-quickfire-challenge

    2nd December 2022

    December

    . 2023 Autism Hero Awards
    Nominations are now open for the Autism Hero Awards to highlight and celebrate the excellence taking place in the world of Autism.
    https://autismheroawards.com/

    2nd June 2023

    December

    INNOVATIVE & COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH GRANT (ICRG)
    Innovative & Collaborative Research Grant (ICRG) supports research partnerships between Pakistani and UK universities, research bodies and existing centers of excellence that focus on any of the emerging disciplines/priority areas.
    https://hec.gov.pk/english/services/faculty/ICRG/Pages/default.aspx

    3 Dec 2021

    December

    Public Health Research Programme Rapid Funding Scheme - NIHR
    Rapid baseline data collection, as well as other feasibility work, prior to intervention implementation, for unique, time-limited opportunities such as a natural experiment or similar evaluations of a new public health intervention.
    https://www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/public-health-research-programme-rapid-funding-scheme/20247

    31 Dec 2021

    December

    Direct Aid Program (Australian Hight Commission Islamabad)
    DAP projects cover a range of sectors such as education, health, water and sanitation, environmental protection, women's empowerment, gender equality, supporting people with disabilities, economic livelihoods, and human rights
    https://dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/direct-aid-program/Pages/direct-aidprogram.aspx

    31st December 2022

    December

    Information Futures Lab, Fellowship Program
    The Information Futures Fellowship is a novel opportunity for practitioners in public health, healthcare, community organizations, media, policy, design and other fields who are actively working on responses to the ongoing information crisis. The six-month fellowship provides these practitioners with the resources, time, research partners, training and peer network
    https://sites.brown.edu/informationfutures/fellows-program/

    31st January 2023

    December

    Information Futures Lab, Fellowship Program
    The Information Futures Fellowship is a novel opportunity for practitioners in public health, healthcare, community organizations, media, policy, design and other fields who are actively working on responses to the ongoing information crisis. The six-month fellowship provides these practitioners with the resources, time, research partners, training and peer network
    https://sites.brown.edu/informationfutures/fellows-program/

    31st January 2023

    December

    GATE, Cambridge: Applications for the academic year 2023-24
    The large majority of applicants will apply in this round, which is aligned with the University’s postgraduate funding competition. There are two possible application deadlines and these are based on the course to which you are applying
    https://www.gatescambridge.org/apply/timeline/

    5th January 2023

    December

    Orano Med International Startup Call: Accelerating Development of Targeted Cancer Treatments
    Orano Med is calling on entrepreneurs, startup businesses, and research and innovation centers that can help quickly the research.
    https://hello-tomorrow.org/orano-international-startup-call/

    6th December

    December

    Orano Med International Startup Call: Accelerating Development of Targeted Cancer Treatments
    Orano Med is calling on entrepreneurs, startup businesses, and research and innovation centers that can help quickly the research.
    https://hello-tomorrow.org/orano-international-startup-call/

    6th December 2022

    December

    Deciphering Immune-CNS interactions in people living with HIV on Anti-Retroviral therapy - NIH
    To support studies to better comprehend the mechanisms contributing to the CNS co-morbidities in people living with HIV on Anti-Retroviral therapy by deciphering the Immune-Central Nervous System (CNS) interactions.
    https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-21-250.html

    8 Dec 2021

    December

    Mental Health Research Awards for Investigators in Low and Middle-Income Countries - National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH) NIH
    Launch an innovative clinical, translational, basic or services research program that holds the potential to enhance our fundamental understanding of mental illnesses, transform prevention and treatment of mental illnesses, and/or to translate evidence into practice and policy in low resource international settings.
    https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-21-120.html

    9 Dec 2021

    December