HEC

• Faculty members (permanent/full time) of social sciences, art/design and humanities, behavioural sciences, and such other disciplines which are not covered in the science faculties, having at least PhD degree or equivalent (in case of principal investigator) or M.S./M.Phil. or equivalent (in case of co p​rincipal investigator(s)) of public sector universities or eligible private sector universities (list is available at HEC web site) are eligible to apply for this research grant.  
  
• Faculty members retiring in the same fiscal year will not be entitled to receive research project grant.
  
• The faculty members on study leave during the fiscal year will not be entitled for research project grant. 
  
• PI must not have a history of un-successful, un-adjusted and un-accounted for previous HEC funded project.
  
• Proposal must include a cover sheet, abstract, brief survey of literature, bibliography and other details as per prescribed Application Form and CVs of the research team.
  
• Proposals must be submitted with the approval of the Vice Chancellor/Rector/Director of university/DAI.
  
• Completed proposals reach the HEC office on or before the deadline. Late submissions shall not be considered. 
  

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The Universities / Institutions are eligible for public support in the following areas: