Start-Up Research Grant Program How to Apply

How to Apply

The applicant will fill the online application form (click here) Once completed, the applicant must download and fill the SRGP Budget Sheet.DOCX and upload 03 quotations from vendors for equipment, worth of more than PKR 100,000 and 03 quotations for laptop and printer (if requested). Failure to upload proper quotations (which should mention the price and description of items on a company letterhead) will result in the rejection of your application. Applicant must also get SRGP ORIC Approval and Undertaking Form.docx signed and stamped by the Office of Research Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) of his/her university. If such an office does not exist, the applicant must submit the form to the university's Director Research. In addition, the undertaking must be signed by the Vice Chancellor's office, PI, co-PI and it should be stamped.
The research proposal must have clearly defined objectives and methodology. The time frame of the research activity must not exceed one year.
The applicant must note that he/she has only one chance to submit the Start-up Research Grant.
The application form must be filled in very carefully and be complete in all respects.
The applicant must attach the following documents with the application:
1. CVs of Principal Investigator (PI) and Co- Principal Investigator (Co-PI)
2. A copy of the PhD degree of PI (English translation if original is in other language)
3. A copy of the appointment letter of PI
4. A copy of the CNIC of the PI
5. Quotation for permanent equipment of worth more than Rs. 100,000 or above.
6. List of expandable supplies with complete detail of chemicals.
Incomplete applications will be rejected and the applicant will not have a chance to resubmit.
After submission, HEC will communicate the decision on the application.
Successful applicant will have to submit a Deed of Agreement - SRGP.docx
Funds will be released upon submission of Deed Agreement.
Kindly ensure the HOD comments and stock register entries with mid term and final reports. No report will be entertained without HOD comments and stock register entries.
The cases approved before 31st Dec,2015 must submit a mid term report as per the format available on website.
All the cases approved after 1st Jan,2016 must submit the final report only, ensuring the stock register entries of the purchases made and HOD comments
Only 1 original copy of research application, mid term report and final report is required for process. No need to send 3 copies of the said documents.

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