Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) KIU |
Research Funding Agencies |
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Donar Agency |
Nature of Grant |
Web Adress |
Contact |
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World Health Organization (WHO) |
Collaborative research grants are the main type of research grant awarded by Tropical Disease Research (TDR) |
http://www.who.int
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FAO / UNDP |
Specific information could not be located |
www.fao.org |
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FAO / Intr. Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) |
IAEA supports foremost by training, but as well with coordinated research projects (CRP) and Technical Cooperation (TC) ProjecThe IAEA has two primary types of projects available to support Member States. The first is called Coordinated Research Projects, or CRP. The second is the Technical Cooperation Projects, or TCP |
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International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) |
IFAD offers grants to support research-for-development programmes. Many of these programmes have had an impact on small-scale agriculture throughout the developing world. Through its support to the global agricultural research system, IFAD has succeeded in drawing attention to the priority concerns of the rural poor. It has also furthered understanding of the difficulties they face, living in resource-poor areas and producing traditional crops and commodities under difficult rainfall conditions. |
http://www.ifad.org |
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GTZ |
The selection of research projects for funding follows the development policy rules of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the sectoral priority areas developed jointly with the key participants (GTZ, German scientific community). These priority areas are listed in regularly updated guidelines. |
http://www.gtz.de |
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Agribusiness Support Fund of Asian Development Bank |
The goal of the Project is to support economic growth and employment generation through agribusiness development. The Project purpose is to develop a competitive and sustainable agribusiness sector. |
http://www.adb.org |
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Islamic Development Bank |
Specific information could not be located |
www.isdb.org |
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International Food Policy Research Institute- Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators (ASTI) |
Sound science and technology (S&T) policies require access to up-to-date and reliable S&T investment data. As agriculture and the science that supports it become ever more international in orientation, tracking the global investments in agricultural R&D and related institutional arrangements becomes not only increasingly complex but also increasingly necessary. |
http://www.ifpri.org/
themes/asti.htm |
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World Wide Fund for Nature- Pakistan (WWF-P) |
WWF-P’s Small Grants Programme (SGP) was established to encourage nature conservation initiatives in Pakistan. Those eligible to apply for funding are individuals and organisations, including NGOs, CBOs, research institutes and the government. |
http://www.wwfpak.org |
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The International Development Research Center (Canada) |
DRC funds research activities that are designed to directly benefit developing countries and their citizens. |
http://www.idrc.ca |
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J.E. Fogarty International Center (USA) |
Collaborative research and capacity building projects relevant to low- and middle- income nations. |
http://www.fic.nih.gov/programs/index.htm |
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International Foundation for Science (IFS) Sweden |
To build the scientific capacity of developing countries |
www.ifs.se |
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British Council (UK) |
INSPIRE: International Strategic Partnerships in Research and Education |
www.britishcouncil.co.uk |
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British Council (UK) |
SISTER: Support For International Science, Technology and Engineering Research |
www.britishcouncil.co.uk |
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U.S Agency for International Development (USA) |
To build the scientific capacity of developing countries Promoting education and sustainability |
http://www.usaid.gov/ |
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Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) |
For the TCP project to be efficient in resource utilization and effective in attaining its objectives, multiple schemes are being utilized to implement the TCP project. The inputs could be the mix of all three or any components |
http://www.jica.go.jp/pakistan/english/activities/activity03.htm |
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Rockefeller foundation (USA) |
A nonprofit loan fund has lent more than $150 million to small and growing businesses in developing countries over the past 10 years. A fund that lends to low-income housing developers has helped preserve more than 2,700 units of affordable New York City housing since 2006. A new private equity fund will invest millions of dollars in businesses that serve low-income populations in Africa and Asia. With the help of program related investments (PRIs) from the Rockefeller Foundation, these and other organizations are able not only to have a social impact but to provide financial returns to their investors as well. |
http://www.rockefellerfoundation.org/what-we-do |
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UNDP |
Capacity Development, Environment and Energy, Women Empowerment |
http://www.undp.org |
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United Nations Foundation |
Conservation of Life, Reduction of Carbon emission,Sustainable development, Climate and energy, Women Health |
http://www.unfoundation.org/ |
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USEFP |
Promoting mutual understanding between the people of Pakistan and US through education and cultural exchange |
http://www.usefpakistan.org |
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DAAD (Germany) |
Co-operation with Universities in developing countries In developing countries, the DAAD supports the founding of universities and the training of executive personnel. We offer versatile funding programmes for partner universities. |
http://www.daad.de/en/index.html |
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NDF (Nordic Development Funds) Finland |
Eligible areas for NDF grant financing include climate change mitigation and adaptation activities. NDF grants are provided mainly for technical assistance, i.e. consulting services, and for investments, i.e. goods, works, services, and for other applicable expenses in connection with technical assistance. NDF only finances projects in low-income countries. As NDF is a co-financing institution NDF grants normally constitute a part of the whole project or programme financing. The NDF-financed component of the co-financed project or programme should be in line with NDF.s mandate and eligibility criteria. |
http://www.ndf.fi |
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European Union |
The Commission makes direct financial contributions in the form of grants in support of projects in various areas. |
http://europa.eu/policies-activities/funding-grants/index_en.htm |
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Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP |
Whether you are a potential applicant, existing award holder, alumnus, or simply have an interest in international mobility, education, development or the Commonwealth. |
http://www.csfp-online.org/ |
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TWAS (Italy) |
TWAS represents the best of science in developing countries. Its main mission is to promote scientific excellence and capacity in the South for science-based sustainable development. |
http://www.twas.org/ |
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Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSDW |
Reflecting the need to transfer scientific results sand technological development to the grassroots communities where they are needed most, social scientists will be eligible for full membership of OWSDW (previously they were only allowed to be non-voting associate members). In addition, women scientists from the developed world who have a track record of working for the developing world will now be allowed to join OWSDW as associate members |
http://twows.ictp.it/news-items/twows-becomes-owsdw/ |
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Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) |
Research Support Programme, Institutional Support Programme, Grants For Publication Of Journals, Grants For Awards And Fellowships, Grants to Science Conferences, Seminars & Workshops, PAK-US Natural Sciences Linkage Programme (NSLP), R&D Industry Programme |
amjadaliabro2007@yahoo.com |
(051-9206724)(051-9215067-68)(Ext. 113) |
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Pakistan Academy of Sciences (PAS) |
Travel Grant, Research Grant, Financial Support for Conferences |
sec.gen@paspk.org |
(92-51) 920 4843 |
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National ICT R&D Fund |
Research and development projects proposed by industry and academia |
helpdesk@ictrdf.org.pk |
051 921 5360-64 |
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Pakistan Health Research Council (PHRC) |
Research Grants on the projects related to human health and disease |
ps.phrc@gmail |
051-9206092 |
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COMSTECH-ISESCO |
Research Grants |
comstech@comstech.org |
051 9220681-3 |
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TWAS-COMSTECH |
Research Grants |
www.twas.ictp.it/prog/grants/ , info@twas.org |
051 9220681-3 |
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Human Frontier Science Program |
Research Grants |
www.hfsp.org |
(+33 3 88 21 51 26) |
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International Foundation for Science |
Grants for Individual Research , Collaborative Research & Contributing Innovation |
www.ifs.se |
(+46 8 545 818 00) |
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Research & Advocacy Fund |
Grants for research and effective advocacy practice in the area of maternal and newborn health in Pakistan |
www.rafpakistan.org |
(+44 (0)1224 437974) |
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EU Funding and Grants |
Research and innovation funding, Development and cooperation funding, Education, culture, citizenship, youth and volunteering funding, Joint research initiatives |
https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders_en |
(+32 2 299 96 96 / +32 2 584 11 11) |
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Academy of Finland |
Research funding on cutting-edge and innovative research aiming at significant scientific breakthroughs |
http://www.aka.fi/en/funding/
firstname.lastname@aka.fi |
(+358 295 335 000) |
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European Research Council (ERC) |
ERC Starting Grant, ERC Consolidator Grant, ERC Advanced Grant |
https://erc.europa.eu/funding-and-grants |
(+32 2 29 911111) |
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Pakistan Agricultural Research Council |
Agriculture Research |
webmaster@parc.gov.pk |
051-90762000 |
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Pakistan Council for Science and Technology |
Research Productivity Allowance |
pcst@comsats.net.pk |
(+92 (51) 9204860) |
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NAGAO Funds for Environment |
Research Program, Publication Program |
http://www.nagaofoundation.or.jp/e/research/index.html |
(+81-3-6659-2070) |
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British Council Researcher Links |
Travel Grants, Workshops |
https://www.britishcouncil.org/education/science/researcher-links |
(+44 (0)161 957 7755) |
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UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific |
Research Publication |
http://www.unescap.org/publications |
(66-2) 288-1234 |
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EAST WEST CENTER |
Research Program, Education Program, Seminars Program, Development Program |
EWCcontact@eastwestcenter.org |
(808)944-7111) |
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Talented Researcher Exchange Program (TRXP) |
Joint Research Grants |
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0800-22000 |
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International Strategic Partnerships In Research & Education (INSPIRE) |
INSPIRE Award, INSPIRE Internship, INSPIRE Fellowship, INSPIRE Faculty Scheme |
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0120-4676260 |
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Alexander von Humboldt Foundation |
Research fellowships & research awards |
www.avh.de/en/index.htm |
(+49 (0)228-833-0) |
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Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) |
Research Awards |
http://aid.dfat.gov.au |
(+61 2 6261 1111) |
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International Development Research Center |
Funding to developing-country researchers through grants, fellowships, and awards. |
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(+20) 23336-7051/52/53 |
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Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) |
Research Publication Grants |
4th Floor, Serena Office Complex, Plot No. 17, Ramna 5, Khayaban-e-Suhrawardy, G-5/1, Islamabad (P.O.Box 1772, Islamabad, Pakistan) |
(92-51) 9244500~7 |
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Sigma Xi – The Scientific Research Society |
Research Grants |
www.sigmaxi.org |
800-243-6534 or 919-549-4691 |
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The Asia Foundation |
Research & publications |
pakistan.general@asiafoundation.org |
(+92 (51) 235-6007-10) |
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UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific |
Research grants, Publication Grants, Trainings and Research |
http://www.unescap.org/research |
(66-2) 288-1234 |
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NESTA Funding |
Grants for Qualitative academic research, Journalistic research, Innovation |
http://www.nesta.org.uk/bright-ideas-research-fund |
020 7438 2500 |
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Global Research Council |
Research Grants |
http://twas.org/global-research-council |
(+49 228 885 2388) |
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Global Innovation Fund |
Innovation Grants |
http://www.globalinnovation.fund/apply-to-gif |
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Higher Education Commission |
The Research Grants Program provides financial support for research in all disciplines of basic and applied sciences, engineering and technology, social sciences and humanities. |
www.hec.gov.pk |
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ALP (Agricultural Linkage Programme) |
The Government of Pakistan and Government of the United States of America recalling the close ties in scientific and technological cooperation which have developed over several decades have gone into an agreement to create an Agricultural Linkages Program (ALP) to reap the mutual benefits of agricultural research through joint research projects and exchange of scientists. |
www.parc.gov.pk |
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Ministry of Science & Technology |
Pakistan-US Science and Technology
Cooperative Program |
http://www.most.gov.pk/ |
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National Commission on Biotechnology / MoST |
Workshop, Travel Grant, Training Course |
http://www.ncb.gov.pk |
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SMEDA |
Introduction of SME specific research projects supporting R&D and University-Industry liaison programs by Ministry of Science & Technology (MoST), Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB), Ministry of Information Technology (MoIT) and others |
http://www.smeda.org.pk |
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