Grant-in-Aid for Organizing International Conferences and Symposiums

Sindh Higher Education Commission (Sindh HEC) invites proposals from public and private sector universities and degree awarding institutions (DAIs) chartered by the Provincial Assembly of Sindh for funding to organize international conferences and symposiums during the financial year 2026-27. This initiative aims to provide a platform for interaction among academicians and researchers at national and international levels, facilitating exposure to the international academic community and dissemination of research achievements. Items being procured: - Grant funding for International Conferences up to Rs 4 million - Grant funding for International Symposiums up to Rs 2.5 million The financial provision includes 80% funding by Sindh HEC with the remaining 20% cost borne by the concerned University/DAI. Each University/DAI may submit a maximum of three proposals; submissions exceeding this limit will not be considered. Applicants must use the prescribed application form available on the Sindh Higher Education Commission website at http://www.sindhhec.gov.pk/download.html. Proposals must be duly endorsed by the Head of HEI and Director ORIC/Director Research and reach the undersigned by the deadline. A soft copy of the proposal should also be sent to ad.academics@sindhhec.gov.pk. This grant opportunity is ideal for institutions aiming to enhance their academic profile through international collaboration. Bidders should ensure timely submission and adherence to the proposal limit to avoid disqualification. The contact person for this tender is the Director Academics at Sindh Higher Education Commission, Karachi. Phone contact is 021-99332669-71. For best results, bidders should carefully follow the application guidelines and ensure all endorsements and documentation are complete before submission to avoid delays or rejection.