The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has opened the National Research Program for Universities (NRPU) 2026–27 call for research proposals. The official deadline for proposal submission is 30 October 2026.
What is NRPU?
NRPU is an HEC research funding programme designed to support high-quality scientific research with academic, industrial, and societal relevance. Proposals may cover both basic and applied research.
Who can apply?
The Principal Investigator should be a faculty member at a higher education institution in Pakistan. HEC also encourages collaborative research teams involving junior and senior academic staff, researchers, relevant industry or sector partners, and students where appropriate.
Important date
Proposal submission deadline: 30 October 2026.
What applicants should do now
Interested faculty members should review the current NRPU eligibility requirements, proposal instructions, institutional procedures, and research grant guidelines before submitting. Applicants should also coordinate with their university’s relevant research or ORIC office where required.
Important reminder
Applicants should rely on current official HEC instructions before final submission because programme requirements and application procedures can be updated. This article summarizes the verified announcement and does not replace the official application instructions.
SEO summary: HEC NRPU 2026–27 research proposal call is open for eligible university faculty in Pakistan. The verified submission deadline is 30 October 2026.
