Funding Opportunities
Current Funding Call and Opportunities
The Office of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization (ORIC) at the University of Peshawar is dedicated to empowering our academic community by connecting researchers with critical funding opportunities. We actively facilitate faculty members, principal investigators, and scholars in securing competitive national and international research grants. Our primary goal is to provide the financial backing necessary to transform innovative academic concepts into tangible, impactful solutions that address socio-economic challenges in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and across Pakistan.
Navigating the grant application process requires precision and strategy. ORIC provides end-to-end support to our researchers—from identifying the right calls for proposals, such as Higher Education Commission (HEC) initiatives and global collaborative funds, to assisting with proposal development, ethical compliance, and budget formulation. Explore our active funding calls below to find the right catalyst for your next breakthrough project, or consult with our team to align your research themes with upcoming funding cycles.
National Research Program for Universities (NRPU)
High-level HEC funding is designed to stimulate advanced academic research across all scientific and humanities disciplines.
Grant Value: Up to Rs. 20 Million
Deadline: 30 May 2026
Global Collaborative Research Grant
Fostering cross-border academic partnerships, joint ventures, and knowledge exchange with leading international universities.
Grant Value: Up to Rs. 15 Million
Deadline: 15 July 2026
Technology Development Fund (TDF)
Bridging the gap between academia and local industry by financing the prototyping and commercialization of applied research.
Grant Value: Up to Rs. 14 Million