| Introduction |
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This support scheme is aimed to strengthen Universities / Degree Awarding Institutions. The Capacity-building in science and technology is one of the most important aspect of a viable HIGHER EDUCATION infra structure. Majority of the institutions in Pakistan lack institutional and human resource capacities to initiate meaningful research and development projects. Therefore, there is an urgent need to strengthen and upgrade scientific institution in Pakistan. | |
| Objectives |
The objective of this program is to support HIGHER EDUCATION institutions by giving grants of maximum Rs. 1.00 Million to upgrade their laboratories and libraries to conduct research in the fields of natural and social sciences. The grant will be used for the purchase of small to medium sized scientific equipment, library material, consumables and glassware with strong justification and cost-benefit analysis. Institutions with good track record, clearly defined objectives and adequate human resources can benefit from this scheme.
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| Eligibility Criteria |
All Public Sector University / Institution / Degree awarding Institution are eligible to apply.
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| How to Apply |
The Universities/ Institutions may apply on prescribed Application Form which may either be collected from HEC or downloaded from HEC website. Three copies of filled application form should be submitted along with quotations of the items to be purchased.
Application Form |
| Other Related Information |
Funding:-
Maximum amount of funding for one proposal may be upto Rs. 1.0 million.
Duration:-
Maximum duration of the project is one year.
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| Terms & Conditions |
The following are the conditions on which the request will be entertained:
Proposal for the purchase of following items can be submitted to the HEC.
Grant upto Rs. One Million will be given once in a financial year to a university/ Institution for the purchase of following
Equipment /Books for library:
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Photostat machine, Scanner.
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Reference books, rare books etc.
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Research Journals.
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Software, Subscription database ( to provide electronic resources by subject)
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Personal computers maximum number upto 05 (to use the database in libraries), provided if already not available.
Equipment for laboratory:
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Consumable items like chemicals, glass wares etc.
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Equipment like Oscilloscope, telescope, electrometer.
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Other research equipment of extensive use
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