Invitation for Research Proposals under Competitive Grant System by Punjab Agricultural Research Board

Punjab Agricultural Research Board (PARB) invites research proposals through its Competitive Grant System (CGS) focused on applied agricultural research with clear deliverables. The key themes include enhancing productivity with sustainability of major cropping systems, promoting diversification and commercialization in agriculture, conserving resources and protecting the environment, increasing competitiveness by value addition, and cross cutting knowledge-based agriculture policies. Items being procured: - Research proposals under Competitive Grant System (CGS) on agriculture-related themes The proposals should have clear deliverables and linkages with agro-based industry and commercialization components will be prioritized. Eligible applicants include scientists from public sector institutions or universities within Punjab working in agriculture research fields such as crops, plants, livestock and dairy development, poultry, fisheries, forestry, wildlife, ecology, range management, agricultural engineering, and water management. Collaborators may be from any public or private sector organization worldwide. Applicants must submit a hard copy of the project concept paper addressed to the Chief Executive, Punjab Agricultural Research Board (PARB), 226-B, Shadman-II, Lahore. Additionally, a soft copy must be emailed to parbproposals2026@gmail.com. The concept clearance proforma/template is available on the PARB website under the Advertisement tab (http://parb.agripunjab.gov.pk). The last date for receiving proposals is September 23, 2026. Interested researchers should ensure their submissions meet the eligibility criteria and follow the prescribed format. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully align their proposals with the priority themes and demonstrate clear commercialization potential to increase chances of success.