The Foundation accepts concept papers electronically via Research Grant Management System (RGMS) via PSF website (www.psf.gov.pk) and there is no need for submitting the concept paper or full length proposal via email or hard copy.

The Foundation register researchers/scientists and faculty members of R&D Organizations and HEC recognized Universities via Research Grant Management System (RGMS) via PSF website (www.psf.gov.pk).

The Foundation registers concept papers and present them in relevant meetings of Screening Committee which shortlist the concept papers for further processing. The Foundation informs the Principal Investigator via RGMS regarding status of the concept paper.

Regular scientists/researchers and faculty members of R&D Organizations and HEC recognized Universities can submit concept papers to PSF. The scientist responsible for execution of the project in the executing organization is called the Principal Investigator and those from the collaborating organizations are called Co-Principal Investigators. However, Government R&D organizations and/or HEC recognized Universities may form consortium with industry where the funds are released to Government R&D organizations and/or HEC recognized Universities only. International collaborations are encouraged when the international partner brings a unique added value to the project team.

After shortlisting the concept papers, the Principal Investigator is informed via RGMS and requested to fill in the full length proposal proforma in RGMS.

The Foundation assigns the full length proposal to two subject experts via RGMS for peer review and the comments received from the subject experts are communicated to Principal Investigator for improvement of the proposal. The revised proposal is again sent to the same subject experts for final opinion regarding suitability of the proposal for financial assistance.

After completion of the process of peer review, the proposal is presented in the meeting of Technical Committee which comprises of subject experts of the relevant field. The technical committee decides regarding recommendation and/or not recommendation of the proposal for financial assistance. The PI is informed regarding decision right after the meeting of technical committee.

It takes 2-3 months from submission of concept paper till decision on the proposal.

Upto 3-years maximum.

1. Research Support Programm
2. R&D-Industry Programme
3. Natural Science Linkages prograame (NSLP)

Its depends on the scope and nature of the proposed study However, the researcher (P.I) can submit the project upto 4-5 million under the research support programme, 6-8 million under R&D-Industry Programme and 7-8 million under NSLP.

Maximum 2-3 concept papers under different PSF funding progammes.

Maximum two under different funding programmes/calls 

The minimum qualification for STFS is SSC/Matric

No, only SSC/Matric passed students can apply

No. Only fresh students can apply for the scholarship. The students who have passed SSC/Matric in the current year.

No. Only pure government school students who have passed their SSC/Matric exam by attending pure government school are eligible to apply.

Yes, you can apply. However, average marks in four science subjects in SSC/Matric must be at least 70%.

No. The STFS scholarship is for F.Sc studies only.

Selected student shall be provided with Scholarship for two years of F.Sc. studies. Monetary benefits @Rs.15,000 per month and Tuition fee  is admissible for two years @Rs. 10,000 per year.

In addition to monetary benefits some additional Interventions like local study visits to various top notch S&T organizations/ Universities and opportunity for undertaking research projects in the approved universities will also be provided.

PSF hire a testing agency for taking written test (MCQs based) and interviews of shortlisted students by PSF.

Yes. All students shall be selected on the basis of provincial quota prescribed by Federal Government. Therefore, students’ self-domicile is necessary for final selection in the relevant Provincial quota.

Yes. All students shall be selected on the basis of provincial quota prescribed by Federal Government. Therefore, students’ self-domicile is necessary for final selection in the relevant Provincial quota.

Currently, following two organizations are collaborating with PSF for international matching grants;
1. The National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC).
2. Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBITAK)

PSF invites research proposals through advertisement on website of PSF and collaborating organization once a year on various scientific issues/themes

The major areas of cooperation are; 
1. Joint R&D research projects
2. Joint Exchange of scientists, researchers, experts, S&T managers and scientific information
3. Training of scientists, researchers, experts and S&T managers
4. Technology Transfer

The researchers and scientists and regular faculty members working under HEC Chartered Universities, Research Centers and R&D Institutes of Pakistan

Yes, PSF has launched scientific exchange program with National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) and under this program call will be launched once in year.

It takes 3-4 months from the closing date of call till decision on successful bilateral projects.

The proposal of applied nature leads to:
a). Development of new processes/ products/ applications/ technologies through indigenous skills;
b). Technology Development Indigenously from the established International Partners;
c). Improvements in the existing products/ processes/ technologies according to the needs of the economy;
d). Commercialization of the developed /established technologies;
e). Pilot plant/prototype development Studies;
f). Technologies enhancing export potential.

Information about research grants funded under CRP can be obtained from the following link:
https://psf.gov.pk/crp.aspx

 For CRPupto2-years maximum

he proposals are accepted from Pakistani nationals serving as regular/ contract basis (contract duration must not be less than project duration) scientists/engineers/technologist and faculty members, as Principal and Co-Principal Investigators, of the Government R&D organizations and HEC recognized Universities. The research work must be carried out in Pakistan.

CRP calls are launch at any time in a calendar year and it will be published in the distinguished newspapers as well as on the website of PSF.

Yes, you can apply for individual research grant and submit a concept proposal upto Rs. 10 million.

Yes, you can apply for in collaboration with other universities and submit a concept proposal upto Rs. 20 million.

Yes, you can submit concept proposal in Triple Helix stream of funding. Industry should contribute in cash/ in kind. You can submit a concept proposal upto Rs. 20 million.

Maximum up to 20 million rupees proposal can be submitted for funding under CRP.

CRP only acceptproposals in the areas of sciences like, Natural, Physical and Applied sciences.

All the societies registered under the Societies Act 1860 and with Pakistan Science Foundation may apply.

Request for the financial assistance will be made for the following activities only:
1. Holding National and International Conferences, Seminars, Symposia, Workshops and Lectures on important scientific topics
2. Publication of Scientific Journals / Books
3. Development and maintaining the Linkages with Counterpart International Societies in advanced countries.
4. Providing travel grants to the members of the Societies who have been invited in the prestigious International forums for giving plenary talks/lead papers or as Invited Speakers.
5. Provision of Young Researcher Awards for outstanding achievements/ papers in a particular year by each society.

The request for financial grant will be made on the prescribed proforma “PSF-IX-A”.   Proforma will be filled for each activity separately.

The form can be downloaded from the link https://psf.gov.pk/travel-grants-development.aspx.

A regular/full time employee of the Govt. or Public Sector R&D organization/ Public Sector HEC recognized university/Chartered University recognized by the HEC can apply for the travel grant. The applicant should be a scientist/technologists/ working under any discipline of science, engineering or medicine.

PSF awards Travel Grant for only International Conferences/ Seminars/ Symposia/Workshops aboard under any discipline of science, engineering or medicine.

No. PSF provides Travel Grant for oral presentation of research papers only.

PSF provides Travel Grant for research papers which are not earlier presented at any forum. Therefore, the applicant will have to provide a copy of the full research paper to be presented and plagiarism report of the paper and its Similarity Index should be less than 20%

The following are ineligible for PSF Travel Grant;
1. Conferences organized by fake organizations and private organizations
2. Pakistani scientists/technologists/post doctorate fellows studying/working in foreign universities/ organizations at the time of submission of travel grant request.
3. Earlier presented and already published papers
4. Travel grant for attending annual meetings of scientific forums
5. Phil/MS/M.Sc students.
6. Survey papers and research papers related to social and management sciences.
7. Incomplete applications