Habib University as a higher-education institution constitutes a vibrant faculty and student body in the context of undergraduate studies. Our liberal arts curriculum promotes interdisciplinary research to solve the world’s challenges. Applying Yohsin values to provide empathetic responses to issues relevant to local and national contexts, our research endeavors strive to combine technical, creative, and socially conscious approaches and disciplines.
Habib University values research of all types but prioritizes research that is relevant to the issues and challenges of the national and regional context in which it operates and research studies that employ Habib University’s undergraduate students.
This research culture is enriched by student-teacher collaboration. The inclusion of undergraduate students in research activities provides them with the necessary skills for life-long learning as their engagement with scholarly activity is early in their education, and it can also guide them towards their final year projects, employment decisions, and future graduate studies. By embedding research culture in its courses, Habib University aims to develop undergraduate students who are well-versed in conducting research, have problem-solving capacities, and are prepared to provide impactful and sustainable solutions in real-world settings.
Office of Research
The main mission of the Office of Research is to support and expand the reach and impact of research and scholarship conducted at Habib University to achieve institutional goals and create a positive impact in the communities in which we engage. It celebrates intellectual contributions through various dissemination platforms such as books, conferences, exhibits, and journals.
To ensure a smooth process, the Office provides support to faculty members in the following areas:
- Strategic planning and setting research priorities
- Ideation for multidisciplinary research projects on complex regional issues
- Training and workshops for capacity-building on topics such as Proposal writing, grant management, and research administration
- Grant proposal review, budget preparation, and submission
- Grant Administration
- Coordination between departments for research operational support
- Ethical clearance for research projects through Institutional Review Board
You can contact us at research@habib.edu.pk
Research Priorities
Habib University is committed to fostering a vibrant research culture among its faculty and fellows. To support scholarly activities, HU offers various research and travel professional development grants designed to encourage innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and global engagement. The University also facilitates the administration of external research grants as well Habib University provides support and funding for any research proposal that captures faculty/fellow’s interest and aligns with the following HU’s Pillars of Good Research.
- A thriving multidisciplinary undergraduate research culture with the inclusion of its student body in meaningful research.
- A particular focus on regional issues such as environment, education, health, decolonization and globalization, gender, urban design and mobility, media, service design, engineering, and technology.
- Fills the gaps in knowledge or skills associated with academic program needs or research capacity-building around vectors of HU’s strategic plan.
- Connecting research to pedagogical deliverables – courses, seminars, white papers.
Engage in research and scholarly activity in collaboration with partner institutions and their academic community.
