Consultative Session on HEC NRPU Research Grant Held by Punjab University ORIC
Punjab University Vice Chancellor stated that this initiative will benefit university teachers and foster research activities.
Lahore, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 29th Oct, 2026)
An advisory session on “HEC NRPU Research Grant Proposals 2026-27” was held at the seminar hall of the Institute of Chemical Engineering and Technology, organized by the Punjab University Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC).
Attendees:
- Punjab University Pro Vice Chancellor, Professor Dr Mahmood Saleem
- Dean Faculty of Education, Professor Dr Muhammad Shahid Farooq
- Director KIMB, Professor Dr Muaz-ur-Rehman
- Director ORIC, Professor Dr Aqeel Inam
- Faculty members from various departments
- HEC Director R&D Humaira Qudoos
- R&D Member, Professor Dr Syed Habib Ali Bukhari
- Mehmaaz Batool (online)
Professor Dr Mahmood Saleem, in his address, expressed appreciation for the efforts of Director ORIC and his team. He expressed optimism that the session would aid university faculty members and boost research activities. He also thanked the guest speakers for sharing their time and experiences to promote a strong research culture at the university.
Professor Dr Aqeel Inam, welcoming the guests and speakers, noted the importance of the session in guiding faculty members and preparing effective research proposals for grant funding. He hoped it would help researchers create more impactful and high-quality proposals for the NRPU.
The speakers shared insights and information regarding research proposal preparation and grant securing procedures, aiming to assist faculty members in crafting robust proposals for the 2026-27 funding cycle.