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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 addressing 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
Muhammad Bin Rashid Innovation Fund Accelerator Program Applications are now open for the Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF) Accelerator Program to identify, equip and support the highest potential innovators to thrive in the UAE and beyond. The focus priority sectors are: Tech, Education, Clean Energy, Water, Transport, and Health. https://mbrif.ae/accelerator-2/	13th July, 2023	July
Climate Solutions and Sustainable Entrepreneurship Fund The Office of Global Partnerships (GP) of the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announces an open competition for organizations to submit a statement of interest (SOI) to carry out a program for the climate crisis. https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=348662	14th July, 2023	July
IsDB Call for Innovation To identify, encourage and reward innovative proposals that accelerate progress in breast and cervical cancer control while strengthening national health systems, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) https://www.isdb-engage.org/en/page/calls-for-innovation-saving-women-s-lives-from-cancer-en	15 Aug 2021	July
Innovative approaches to Climate change adaption (The Global EBA Fund) The Global Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Fund is now open for applications! It is a nature-based solution that harnesses biodiversity and ecosystem services to reduce vulnerability and build resilience of human communities to climate change. https://globalebafund.org/how-to-apply/	15th July, 2022	July
Climate Democracy Accelerator Program Join People Powered: Drive transformative climate policy in clean energy, transportation, decarbonization, and sustainable farming. https://www.peoplepowered.org/climate-democracy-action	15th July, 2023	July
Ashley Lashley Foundation’s Global HEY Climate Fund The Ashley Lashley Foundation has launched the Global HEY Climate Fund to assist youth climate activists with a grant for their projects. https://www.theashleylashleyfoundation.org/the-hey-global-climate-fund/	17th July, 2023	July
Postgraduate Scholarship Program by Chulabhorn Graduate Institute for Academics year 2023 HEC invites applications from Pakistani/AJK nationals under Post-graduate Scholarship Program by Chulabhorn Graduate Institute for the academic year 2023. Applied Biological Sciences: Environmental Health, Environmental Toxicology, and Chemical Sciences https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/scholarshipsgrants/lao/CHULABHORN/Pages/default.aspx	1st August 2022	July
Policy Research Programme - NIHR Global Health Research Evaluation To assess the design, implementation and emerging outcomes of the NIHR Global Health Research (GHR) portfolio and to inform the development and delivery of the next phase of the portfolio. A webinar for prospective applicants in on 17 June 2021 https://www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/policy-research-programme-nihr-global-health-research-evaluation/27811	20 Aug 2021	July
Grants to Promote the Climate Crises while Promoting Gender Equality The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Qatar announces the opening of a new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for non-profit organizations and individuals to carry out projects that address the climate crisis while promoting gender equality. https://qa.usembassy.gov/notice-of-funding-opportunity-pas-qat-fy23-001/	21st July, 2023	July
Dorcas Research Grant Program for childhood and cancer research The Dorcas Research Grant is an initiative of The Dorcas Cancer Foundation created to encourage childhood cancer research. https://tdcf.ng/researchgrantapplication/	27th July, 2023	July
Covid-19 Young Leaders Fund (CYLF) Support young leaders who are tackling the Covid-19 pandemic on the frontlines https://www.oneyoungworld.com/covid-19-young-leaders-fund/information-for-applicants	31 Aug 2021	July
2021 Research Grants - MERCK To stimulate innovative research in challenging areas of future importance including Drug-Discovery, Real-time testing and sensors, Nanoparticle for nucleic acid delivery, Digital Innovation in Biopharma R&D, Bioelectronics, Cell culture media, Organoids, and Sustainability. https://www.merckgroup.com/en/research/open-innovation/2021-research-grants.html	31 Aug 2021	July
The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) (CEPI) has launched a new Call for Proposals to improve the thermostability of vaccines against known epidemic and pandemic diseases—like Ebola, Lassa fever, MERS, as well as COVID-19—or a novel Disease X. Interested groups could either apply individually or, for example if an independent tech institution. https://cepi.net/news_cepi/cepi-opens-call-to-develop-heat-stable-vaccine-tech-for-use-against-epidemic-and-pandemic-threats/	31st December 2022	July
Global Health Policy and Systems Research - Researcher-led call Applied research on wider elements of health systems such as governance, financing, health workforce, information systems, quality, and service delivery on health services and on the impacts of broader determinants of health https://www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/global-health-policy-and-systems-research-researcher-led-call/24751	4 Aug 2021	July
Menstrual Empowerment Initiative: Enhancing Menstrual Health and Hygiene for All Agence Française de Développement (AFD) Invites Call for Proposals for Empowering Local CSOs and SSEs in Menstrual Health and Hygiene. https://www.afd.fr/en/call-for-projects-improving-menstrual-health-and-hygiene	5th July, 2023	July
Health and Wellness Awareness Initiatives The Canadian Department of Health is now accepting one-time funding applications for community-led health and wellness awareness initiatives throughout Nunavut. Non-profit groups, organizations and societies can apply for funding for projects that either contribute to the development and coordination of a community-led project or increase the awareness of health and wellness in the areas of mental health. https://www.gov.nu.ca/health/news/call-proposals-health-and-wellness-awareness-initiatives	5th July, 2023	July
Mental Health Month Reimbursement Program The Mental Health Community Coalition ACT is inviting applications for the Mental Health Month Reimbursement Grants Program to help local ACT groups and organizations host a mental health-focused event during Mental Health Month. https://www.mentalhealthmonthact.org/grants-program	9th July, 2023	July
International Foundation for Science Individual early career researchers in both the natural and social sciences may apply for a Basic Grant to undertake research that is innovative and/or relevant to local or national development needs and problems, and that aims to generate fundamental and/or applicable scientific knowledge. http://www.ifs.se/ifs-programme/basic-research-approach/	Currently open	July
European Commission offers Grants to support Inclusivity in Peace and Security The EC invites proposals for enhancing gender equality, with a focus on women, children, and youth in conflict prevention and peacebuilding initiatives. https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/europeaid/online-services/index.cfm?ADSSChck	Currently Open	July
Applied Global Health Partnership Program Medical Research Council has launched the Applied Global Health Partnership Programme to support a partnership to enable research that will address global health challenges and inequities. https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/applied-global-health-partnership	Currently Open	July
Catalyzing Adoption of an Expanded Vector Control Toolbox to Fight Malaria Unitaid is refining effective delivery strategies for new vector control tools to catalyze adoption and address emerging threats. https://unitaid.org/call-for-proposal/catalyzing-adoption-of-an-expanded-vector-control-toolbox-to-fight-malaria/#en	Currently Open	July
Breath of Life Grants for Individuals The Community Foundation for Stafford shire is seeking applications for the Breath of Life Grants for Individuals. The foundation will help people with any lung disease: asthma, lung cancer, COPD (the umbrella term for conditions such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema), Cystic Fibrosis, TB, Sleep Apnea, and many other less common respiratory conditions. https://staffordshire.foundation/grants/breathoflife-grantsforindividuals	Currently Open	July
Roddenberry Catalyst, The Roddenberry Foundation (TRF) Supports innovative thinking, original ideas, and extraordinary people who can change the world. Through four core programs, we cast a wide net to uncover and support these great, often untested ideas and the individuals and organizations whose vision and leadership have the potential to bring them to fruition. https://roddenberryfoundation.org/	Currently Open	July
Grant to organize Seminar/Conference/Symposium or Workshop HEC Pakistan The HEC Pakistan invites applications from faculty/researchers of public sector higher education institutes and eligible private universities to apply for HEC funding under the seminar conference program. https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/HECAnnouncements/Pages/GSCP.aspx	Currently Open	July
Gilead Foundation funding for Innovative Therapeutics Grant applications are accepted throughout the year. Funding requests must be submitted a minimum of 8 weeks before the start of the activity. The typical grant review timeline can be up to 12 weeks. https://www.gilead.com/purpose/giving/funding-requests/apply-asia	Currently Open	July
Mohammed Bin Rashid Global Initiatives Dubai Cares drives the UN SDG 4 mission: promoting inclusive, quality education and lifelong learning for all by 2030. https://www.dubaicares.ae/partner-us	Currently Open	July
Fellowships for Research and Advanced Training in Virology and Vaccine Technologies (COMSTECH) COMSTECH-OIC Alliance: Empowering Excellence in Epidemiology, Diagnostics, and Vaccine Development. https://www.comstech.org/comstech-fellowships/	Currently Open	July
Innovative and Collaborative Research Grant by HEC Pakistan Pakistan-UK Research Partnership: Advancing Emerging Disciplines and Priority Areas https://hec.gov.pk/english/services/faculty/ICRG/Pages/default.aspx	Currently Open	July
Peridot Research Program The objective of this program is to develop new scientific and technological cooperation between French and Pakistani higher education institutions/research laboratories. https://hec.gov.pk/english/services/faculty/peridot/Pages/default.aspx	Currently Open	July
Pakistan– United States Science and Technology Cooperation Program Projects funded under this solicitation should contribute to building research capacity in Pakistan while strengthening the U.S. https://hec.gov.pk/english/services/universities/Pak-Us-stcp/Pages/default.aspx	Currently Open	July
National Science Foundation Multiple calls for research in Biological sciences. The National Science Foundation funds research and education in most fields of science and engineering. https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_list.jsp?org=bio	Currently Open	July
Global Innovation Fund Any solution that has the potential to address an important development problem more effectively than existing approaches https://www.globalinnovation.fund/apply/	Currently Open	July
UNDP Small Grants Programme Type of projects: biodiversity, climate change mitigation, and adaptation, land degradation and sustainable forest management, international waters, and chemicals. https://sgp.undp.org/index.php	Currently Open	July
Covid-19 Grants for Young People Worldwide Applications are now open for the Covid-19 Young Leaders Fund (CYLF). This is a programme designed to support young leaders who are tackling the Covid-19 pandemic on the frontlines. https://www.oneyoungworld.com/covid-19-young-leaders-fund/information-for-applicants	Currently Open	July
Call for Entries: 2022 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation The UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation (‘Awards’) recognizes exemplary efforts by individuals and organizations to restore or conserve structures, places and properties of heritage value in the region. It encourages other property owners to undertake conservation projects within their communities. http://bangkok.unesco.org/content/apply-awards	July-2022	July
National Institutes of Health Multiple funding opportunities for health-centered researches https://grants.nih.gov/funding/searchguide/index.html#/	Multiple	July
Bank Negara Malaysia's (Shariah Research Grant) The Grant is intended to accelerate the pace of research, to provide new insights and perspectives, as well as to provide the Islamic finance industry a broader range of opportunities to tap the richness of Shariah to expand their business http://www.bnm.gov.my/index.php?ch=200&pg=618&ac=528	Rolling basis	July
COVID-19 Young leaders Fund This is a program designed to support young leaders who are tackling the Covid-19 pandemic on the front. https://www.oneyoungworld.com/covid-19-young-leaders-fund/application	Rolling basis	July

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