Higher Education Commission, Pakistan

The HEC Research Awards aim to recognize excellence in research, intellectual contribution, and high-impact publications by Pakistani scholars and researchers.

Award Categories

• Best Researcher
• Best Young Researcher
• Best Publication

General Eligibility

• Applicant must not be blacklisted by HEC
• Applicant/publication must not have received the same award previously
• No plagiarized publications (as per HEC policy)

Specific Criteria

• Best Researcher: Resident of Pakistan for ?3 years as of Jan 1, 2025
• Best Young Researcher: Under 40 years of age and resident for ?1 year as of Jan 1, 2025
• Best Publication:
  • Published within last 3 years
  • No more than 3 authors, all residents ?3 years
  • Published in HEC-recognized journal (W-category preferred)
  • Book must be from a reputable academic press
  • Not previously submitted for the same category

? Application Deadline

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

? How to Apply

• Submit via HEC Online Portal: research.hec.gov.pk
• Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted

More Information

• Website: hec.gov.pk/site/HRA
• Email: hra@hec.gov.pk
• UAN: 111-119-432

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