Access to Scientific Instrumentation Program (ASIP) 2025–26
Posted on September 28, 2025
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan announces the launch of the Access to Scientific Instrumentation Program (ASIP) for the academic year 2025–2026. This initiative aims to create a centralized national database of scientific instruments and analytical equipment available in public sector universities and research & development (R&D) organizations across Pakistan.
The ASIP program is designed to facilitate PhD scholars, researchers, and faculty members by providing access to HEC-funded laboratories equipped with advanced scientific instrumentation. This effort supports equitable utilization of research infrastructure and promotes collaboration among academic institutions.
Call for Focal Persons and Laboratory Data Submission
HEC invites all eligible institutions to nominate a Laboratory Focal Person and submit detailed data regarding their scientific equipment. Only equipment purchased through HEC funding is eligible for inclusion in the ASIP database.
Submission Guidelines
Each university or R&D organization must nominate one Lab Focal Person and provide their Name, Designation, Official Email Address, and Contact Number.
Submission rights will be granted only to official institutional email domains (e.g., *.edu.pk).
Data must include equipment name, make, model, year of purchase, location, and availability.
Only HEC-funded scientific instruments should be submitted.
Focal persons are responsible for maintaining and updating equipment records.
Testing/sample analysis rates must remain fixed for the entire fiscal year.
Supervisors cannot oversee their own students’ sample analysis.
Deadline for Submission
October 14, 2025 is the final date for submission of focal person details and laboratory equipment data.
How to Submit
Institutions must submit their data online via the official ASIP portal:
For further information or assistance, please contact the HEC ASIP team:
Email: asip@hec.gov.pk
Phone: 051-90401941, 051-90401934-35
Program Objectives
The ASIP initiative supports the following goals:
Enhancing research capacity and infrastructure in Pakistan’s higher education sector
Promoting inter-institutional collaboration and shared access to scientific tools
Ensuring transparency and accountability in the use of HEC-funded resources
Facilitating PhD research and advanced testing across disciplines
HEC encourages all eligible institutions to participate actively in ASIP 2025–26 and contribute to the national effort to strengthen scientific research and innovation.
