HEC invites Proposals For Center Of Excellence Grants

The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan has invited the proposals for Center of Excellence (CoE) grants. Higher Education Development in Pakistan (HEDP) has taken the intitauve of this project that is implemented in Pakistan by HEC and is supported by the World Bank.The Commission is inviting proposals from interested candidates in multiple disciplines. The purpose of awarding this grant is to support the quality of the impact-oriented research with a clear vision to address the socio-economic and environmental challenges of the country. The HEC subject experts and HEDP team will provide the technical assistance, monitoring, and evaluation of Center of Excellence Proposals. The concerned authorities will align the proposals with the national needs and challenges and will ensure the outcome and impact of the grants for the betterment and development of Pakistan.

Eligibility Criteria

The CoE grants are open to all the Center of Excellence however the consortium-based multidisciplinary proposals with sectoral governmental departments, industry and will be considered advantageous.The Lead of the project will be the director /Head of the Center of Excellence. The role of the other faculty members of the center as team members will remain intact but the director will be responsible for the project’s outcome integration into the center's strategic direction and uplift. 

Funding Amount

The budget of the CoE grants may range from the minimum of PKR 50 million to the maximum limit of PKR.157 million. The maximum duration for the CoE grants announced by HEC is three years. The candidates have to meet the mentioned criteria in order to secure the grant. The last date to submit the proposals is 28th January 2022 so the candidates are informed to follow the schedule and submit the proposals according to it. For further information, keep visiting ilmkidunya.com.