HEC opens applications of ASIP for PHD scholars

Higher Education Commission (HEC) has invited the applications of Pakistani PHD scholars for Access to Scientific Instrumentation Program (ASIP) for the year 2025-26.

The purpose of this opportunity is to improve the research quality of PHD scholars and ensure timely completion of doctoral studies. Students will get chance to use advanced scientific and analytical facilities at labs of public sector universities/ R&D organisations across the country.

Eligibility Criteria

To get befit from this opportunity it is necessary that the student is enrolled in public sector universities of Pakistan. The proposal/synopsis of the applicant should be approved by the competent university forum (Ethical Review Board, Advanced Studies & Research Board, Directorate of Research, etc.).  Students must have to apply at least twelve (12) weeks prior to sample analysis and they can 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 other institute/university. The supervisor can recommend a maximum four (04) ASIP applications in one fiscal year.

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 or three disbursements in total during the PhD programme
• Tests must be conducted at public sector universities or 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.

How to Apply

• Application forms must be submitted to HEC via online portal (https://research.hec.gov.pk).
• Applicants are encouraged to apply well in advance of their proposed analysis timeline.
• For Further Information and application submission, please visit: HEC website: https://www.hec.gov.pk/site/ASIP
• Apply via Online Portal: https://research.hec.gov.pk
• Email contact: asip@hec.gov.pk Contact: 051-90401912, 051-90401934-35

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