Learn how to write winning grants proposal
from renowned national and international experts –
absolutely free and improve your chances to win upcoming multiple HEC research grants worth up 1,000,000 USD in Pakistan
HEC is offering multiple research grants under the Higher Education Development in Pakistan (HEDP) project, to promote research and development to support research excellence in strategic sectors of Pakistan economy. To equip the applicants with appropriate skills and write winning grant proposals, HEC is conducting a series of Grants Capacity Building Workshops.
- 2-3 workshops every week by renowned experts, scientists, and researchers
- Brief online sessions that you can attend from anywhere
- A unique opportunity to interact with global grant experts via live Q&A
- Series of sessions covering basics to advance proposal writing skills.
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Click here to Register for workshop
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Click here to Download Workshop Flyer
Our Experts / Panelists:
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Dr. Adil Najam
Dean, Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University. (Ex-VC LUMS, Pakistan)
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Dr. Jawwad Dar
Professor, Dept of Chemistry,
University College London, UK |
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Dr. Afshan Huma
Professor, Allama Iqbal Open University
| Ms. Karlee Silver
Co-CEO, Grand Challenges, Canada
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Dr. Ali Imran
Professor, Prof. Univ. of Glasgow, Scotland
| Dr. Nadeem ul Haq
Vice Chancellor, Pakistan Institute of Development Economics
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| Dr. Athar Osama
Science & innovation policy adviser /consultant, Founder and CEO of Pakistan Innovation Foundation
| Dr. Nicola Lowe
Professor of Nutritional Sciences & Co-Director, IINSFSS, University of Central Lancashire, UK |
| Dr. Asma Hyder
Associate Professor& and Chairperson Economics Department, IBA
| Dr. Sarosh Lodi
Vice-Chancellor NED University of Engineering & Technology
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Dr. Graham Harrison
Associate Professor, School of Government & International Affairs, Durham University, UK
| Dr. Shaheen Safdar Ali,
Vice Chancellor, National Academy of Higher Education
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Engr. Imtiaz Rastgar
Founder & Chairman of Rastgar Pvt. Ltd, Board member of several reputed organizations
| Dr. Syed Noman ul Haq
Dean, Institute of Liberal Arts, UMT, Lahore
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| Dr. Zulfiqar Bhutta
Physician/Professor, University of Toronto & The Agha Khan University, Pakistan
| Dr. Parveen Ali
Sr. Lecturer, The University of Sheffield, UK
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Workshops Schedule:
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Topic |
Date |
Time | Presenter
| Workshop/
Q&A Recording
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1.
| Requirements of a Good GCF Proposal
| Thursday July 2, 2020 | 5-7pm
| Dr. Athar Osama (GCF Chair) &
Dr. Graham Harrison (WB)
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Session Recording
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2. | Writing A Successful Proposal-I - Elements and Characteristics of a Successful Research Application | Friday July 3, 2020 |
3-5pm |
Dr. Zulfiqar Bhutta (AKU)
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Session Recording
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3. | What does Good Medical/Social Science/Engineering Research Look Like - Panel Discussion | Monday July 6, 2020 |
5-7pm |
Dr. Adil Najam (Boston),
Dr. Nomanul Haq (UMT),
Dr. Sarosh Lodi (NED)
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Session Recording
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4. | Writing A Successful Proposal II - Developing a Theory of Change
| Wednesday July 8, 2020 |
5-7pm | Athar Osama (GCF Chair) and Dr. Adnan Khan (RDS)
| Session Recording
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5. | Applying a Social Science Lens to Grand Challenges- Panel Discussion | Friday July 10, 2020 | 5-7pm | Dr. Noman ul Haq (UMT), Dr. Adil Najam (Boston), & Dr. Nadeem ul Haq (PIDE)
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Session Recording
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6. | Value of Gender and Inclusivity in GCF Research Projects
| Monday July 13, 2020 | 3-5pm | Dr. Asma Hyder (IBA),
Dr. Shaheen Safdar (NEHA), Parveen Ali (UCL), and
Dr. Afshan Huma (AIOU),
Dr. Shaheen Sardar
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Session Recording
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7. | Learnings and Best Practices from Other Experiences: USAID DIV Partnerships | Wednesday July 15, 2020 | 5-7pm |
Dr. Graham Harrison (WB) & Teresa Stoepler (National Academy of Sciences, USA)
| Session Recording
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8. | Learning and Best Practices from Other Experiences: Grand Challenges Canada
| Friday July 17, 2020 | 6-8pm |
Dr. Zulfiqar Bhutta |
Session Recording
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9.
| Collaboration Workshop for Principal Investigators
| Saturday July 18, 2020
| 10 am to 2 pm | Dr. Athar Osama and
Dr. Jawwad Dar (UCL) |
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10. | Learnings and Best Practices from Other Experiences: National Centers and Other Initiatives from Pakistan | Monday July 20, 2020 | 5-7pm |
Dr. Zulfiqar Bhutta
| Session Recording
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11. | Learnings and Best Practices from Other Experiences: GCRF UK | Tuesday July 21, 2020 | 5-7pm
| Dr Athar Osama (GCF Chair) & Imtiaz Rastgar
(former TDF Chair)
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Session Recording
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12. | Writing Successful Proposals - Value for Money: Linking Budget with Theory of Change | Thursday July 23, 2020 | 5-7pm
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Dr. Zain-ul-Abdin (HEC)
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Will be available soon
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13. | Writing A Successful Proposal - Forging Effective Research2Policy Partnerships for Impact
| Friday July 24, 2020
| 3-5pm
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Ali Shaikh
| Session Recording (Part1 & Part 2)
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