Applications open for Sindh Research Support Programme (Pakistan)

The Sindh Higher Education Commission (SHEC), Government of Sindh, invites innovative research proposals for the Sindh Research Support Programme (SRSP) 2026–27. The programme supports regular faculty members from public-sector universities and degree-awarding institutes in Sindh, offering funding of up to Rs. 5 million per project for a 2-year grant period. The application deadline is 23 October 2026. SRSP 2026–27 is a call for innovative research proposals intended to strengthen research capacity in Sindh higher education institutions. SHEC is seeking proposals from accomplished and strongly motivated regular faculty members working at eligible public-sector universities and degree-awarding institutes in Sindh. Eligible applicants are regular faculty members of: The source also states that MUET faculty members are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility exclusion (mandatory)

Additional eligibility requirements (e.g., minimum academic rank, institutional accreditation rules, or proposal format requirements beyond endorsements and documents) are Not specified in the source. Applicants should review the official guidance on www.sindhhec.gov.pk. Proposals may be submitted across a range of disciplines, including: The source indicates that preference will be given to collaborative proposals addressing issues of provincial importance, including: This SRSP call is designed for faculty-led research in Sindh’s higher education sector, with targeted emphasis on provincial priorities such as public health, climate and water-related challenges, food security, and emerging technology areas. The funding and 2-year duration make it relevant for projects that require sustained research work and alignment with broader development goals, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Submission requirements clarification: The source does not fully specify the exact mailing address for sending to SHEC, nor does it list all required documents beyond the endorsement steps. Applicants should follow the full instructions in the official SRSP guidelines/forms on www.sindhhec.gov.pk.

Late/incomplete applications: The source states that incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

(Selection criteria beyond “preference” for collaborative proposals on provincial issues is Not specified in the source.) What is the Sindh Research Support Programme (SRSP) 2026–27? It is a call for research proposals issued by the Sindh Higher Education Commission (SHEC), Government of Sindh, inviting innovative proposals from eligible regular faculty members in Sindh. How much funding is available per project? The funding is up to Rs. 5,000,000 per project. What is the project duration? The grant period is 2 years. Who can apply? Regular faculty members of public-sector universities and degree-awarding institutes located in Sindh are eligible (the source also notes MUET faculty members are encouraged to apply). Who is not eligible to apply? Candidates who received an SRSP award during the previous two years are not eligible. What is the deadline? The application deadline is 23 October 2026. Deadline time and time zone are Not specified in the source. How do I apply? Download the form from www.sindhhec.gov.pk, obtain endorsements from Director ORIC and the Head of the University, compile documents into one PDF, then submit to SHEC and email [contact details removed] with a copy to ORIC, MUET (MUET ORIC email address not specified in the source). Before preparing and submitting your proposal, review the full SRSP 2026–27 call documents, prescribed application form, and submission instructions on www.sindhhec.gov.pk. Confirm your eligibility (especially the SRSP award restriction) and follow the endorsement and single-PDF submission steps exactly as stated in the official guidance.