CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Access to Scientific Instrumentation Programme (ASIP) 2026-27

The Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan invites applications under the Access to Scientific Instrumentation Programme (ASIP) for the year 2026-27. The programme provides financial support to PhD scholars enrolled in public sector universities of Pakistan, enabling access to advanced scientific and analytical facilities at labs of public sector universities/public sector R&D organisations. This initiative aims to promote high-quality research and ensure the timely completion of doctoral studies.

Eligibility Criteria

Only PhD students enrolled in public sector universities of Pakistan are eligible to apply.
The applicant's research synopsis/proposal must be approved by the competent university forum (Ethical Review Board, Advanced Studies & Research Board, Directorate of Research, etc).
The applicants must apply at least twelve (12) weeks prior to sample analysis.
The applicants may only apply for those tests which are not available in their own university/institute.
If the test equipment is available in the institute and the applicant is not using that facility, he/she must provide detailed justification for using the test facility at another institute/university.

Key Features

The maximum funding available for sample analysis for each applicant is Rs. 200,000/year (i.e., from July 1 to June 30).
The applicant may submit multiple applications but the total disbursement must not exceed Rs. 200,000/year — three disbursements in total during the PhD programme.
Tests must be conducted at public sector universities or public sector R&D organisations.
Payments will be made by HEC directly to the service provider after satisfactory completion of analysis.
Applications are accepted throughout the year via the online portal: research.hec.gov.pk

How to Apply

Application forms must be submitted to HEC via the online portal:
https://research.hec.gov.pk

For Further Information

HEC website: www.hec.gov.pk/site/ASIP
Email: asip@hec.gov.pk
Contact: 051-90401912, 051-90401954

HEC
HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION OF PAKISTAN
www.hec.gov.pk
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