HU Faculty Research Streams [Apply here]

HU has a dedicated fund to support our incoming faculty members in advancing their existing research and to create new research projects that can support their scholarly aspirations, reciprocally benefit university’s programs and courses.

Eligibility and Application Window:
Faculty members (except Professor of Practice – please refer to practice fund) can apply for one research project under this grant stream within their first two years of joining the university with an application proposal outlining a research idea that aligns with Habib University’s Pillars of Good Research. The application window for this grant stream is year-round with no specific call for proposals. This provides faculty members with enough flexibility to immerse themselves in the university’s academic activities and plan their research ideas and implementation timelines accordingly.

Duration of research:
Projects can range from 10 months to 2 years.

Application Processing/Decision:
25 working days

Application Form:
Click the link to apply: https://habibuniversity.sharepoint.com/sites/Faculty/Pages/New-Faculty-Research-Grant.aspx

HU Global Fellow Research Grant is designed to support and encourage global fellows at Habib University with research idea which aligns with HU Pillars of Research and has a potential to engage HU students and/or result into one or more pedagogical products. The grant also aims to provide avenues for the global fellows to continue their existing research and create connections with existing faculty members at the university.

Eligibility Criteria:
All global fellows are eligible to receive this grant once during their fellowship. The maximum amount awarded through this grant is up to PKR 1 million. In an event that an external research grant is received for the same research project, both grants cannot be utilized simultaneously unless there is a clear distinction in the use of budget for different kinds of activities and prior approval is sought from the Office of Research and VPAA.

Duration of research:
Projects may range from 10 to 20 months.

Application Window: Global Fellows are encouraged to apply for this grant in their first semester of employment at Habib University to have enough time to get approvals and implement the research project.

Processing, Approval and Utilization:
Please note that the processing of grant application would take at least 25 working days and the feedback and decision will be shared via email.

Application Form:
Please use this form https://habibuniversity.sharepoint.com/sites/Faculty/Pages/Global-Fellow-Research-Grant.aspx to apply.

At any point in time, the available limits can be confirmed by sending an email to research@habib.edu.pk

Please note: Dean’s Fellow who have resigned and are serving their notice period are not eligible to apply and utilize this grant.

HU Internal Competitive Research Grant is designed to support full-time faculty members who are at an early stage of a research idea which is meaningful to Habib University (please refer to the HU research priorities) and has the potential to develop into a larger research project with an opportunity to engage HU students and/or result into one or more pedagogical products.
Eligibility:

• All full-time faculty members (except Professor of Practice – please refer to practice fund) who have completed two years of service at Habib University are eligible to apply for the HU Internal Research Grant for a competitive grant. A fixed number of grants will be made available each year subject to the annual budget approved.
• No active research grant provided by HU is being utilized by faculty at the moment, except Summer Tehqiq Research Grant.
• The grant can only be taken once in two years.

Application Window:
Call for proposals will be announced every semester for this competitive grant.

Duration of research:
Projects can range from 10 months to 2 years.

Application Processing/Decision:
The application review and decision process may take up to three months, given the competitive nature of the grant and the multiple peer reviews required for each application. Applicants will receive feedback and final decisions via email.

Application Form:
Click the link to apply: https://habibuniversity.sharepoint.com/sites/Faculty/Pages/Internal-Research-Grant.aspx

To encourage transdisciplinary research under HU Collaborative Research Grant stream, a limited number of grant(s) will be available each year where full-time faculty members from two different schools can submit a joint research project that meets each faculty researchers’ unique needs and promotes interdisciplinary research.

Eligibility:

• All full-time faculty members who have completed two years of service at Habib University are eligible to apply for the HU Internal Research Grant for a competitive grant.
• No active research grant provided by HU is being utilized, except Summer Tehqiq Research Grant.
• The grant can only be taken once in 2 years.

Application Window:
Call for proposals will be announced every semester for this competitive grant.

Application Processing/Decision:
The application review amdand decision process may take up to three months, given the competitive nature of the grant and the multiple peer reviews required for each application. Applicants will receive feedback and final decisions via email.

Duration of research:
Projects can range from 1 year to 3 years.

Application Form:
Click the link to apply: https://habibuniversity.sharepoint.com/sites/Faculty/Pages/Collaborative-Research-Grant.aspx

Habib University is committed to invest in the professional development of its faculty members. All faculty members who have completed their probationary period are eligible to apply for the Professional Development Grant for the following purposes:

1. Research Dissemination:
   Dissemination of research and scholarship, including presenting their original research at academic and professional conferences, exhibitions or performances of original work, and speaking at national and international events.
   Expected outcome: Presentation and publication at a Tier 1 conference that is associated with reputed professional bodies / Publishing a research article/SoTL paper in a reputed journal.
2. Research Capacity-Building:
   Acquisition of knowledge that helps them advance understanding in their disciplinary area, to further their research or enhance their research skills competencies.
   Expected outcome: Applying for an internal/external research grant or presenting at a research conference within a year’s time
3. Pedagogical Development:
   Attending a course, workshop, or conference that either improves their understanding of the teaching and learning process, enhances their pedagogical skills, or helps them to envision a new course or include innovative components in an existing course.

Expected outcome:
Participation in Pedagogical Development event/course should at least result in either course development, writing a paper related to Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), or presenting a paper at an education conference

Faculty members who have resigned and are serving their notice period are not eligible to apply and utilize this grant. Professional Development Grant cycle aligns with the University fiscal year (1st July to 30th June).

Faculty members are encouraged to apply at least a month before the registration deadline. Kindly note that only expenses that are incurred after the formal approval will be reimbursed.

Application Form:
Please use this form https://habibuniversity.sharepoint.com/sites/Faculty/Pages/Professional-Development-Grant.aspx to apply.

At any point in time, the available limits can be confirmed by sending an email to research@habib.edu.pk One the grant is approved, please reach out to faculty.support@habib.edu.pk for any arrangements or reimbursements.

Please note: Faculty members who have resigned and are serving their notice period are not eligible to apply and utilize this grant.

Practice Support grants are used to support any practice-related to research work that
directly involves Habib students or to support faculty’s participation in pedagogical or
research conferences, or practice-related engagements.
Eligibility Criteria:
All Professors of Practice who have successfully completed their probationary period can apply for the Practice Fund. This Fund is not available to faculty who have resigned or are serving their notice period.
Grant Size and Cycle:

• Practice funds are aligned with the academic year cycle.
• The funds will be available in an academic year would be based on the number of
  courses that the faculty taught in the previous academic year. These funds can’t be
  rolled over into the subsequent years.
• The maximum limit of funds that can be used in an academic year are capped at amount equivalent to four courses.

Processing Time:
Decisions may take up to 25 working days. Only expenses incurred after
formal approval will be reimbursed.
Application Link: https://habibuniversity.sharepoint.com/sites/Faculty/Pages/Practice-Support-Grant-Application-Form.aspx
Queries: For information on available limits and queries on application/approval process, faculty may email research@habib.edu.pk.

The Dean’s Fellow Program at Habib University supports a group of exceptionally talented and promising young scholars who wish to gain exposure to academia and have an immersive experience of teaching and research before pursuing their terminal degrees. HU Dean’s Fellow Research Grant is a dedicated funding opportunity for the fellows to develop their research repertoire and conduct pilot research to strengthen their PhD research proposals.

Eligibility and Application Window:
Dean’s fellows can apply for one research project under this grant stream within their first two years of joining the university with an application proposal outlining a research idea that supports their doctoral research aspirations and aligns with Habib University’s Pillars of Good Research. We highly recommend that the fellows apply for this grant in the Spring semester of their first year of service at Habib. This provides dean’s fellows with enough flexibility to immerse themselves in the university’s academic activities and plan their research ideas and implementation timelines in discussion with their faculty mentors.

Duration of research:
Projects can range from 10 months to 2 years.

Application Processing/Decision:
25 working days

Application Form:
Click the link to apply: https://habibuniversity.sharepoint.com/sites/Faculty/Pages/Dean’s-Fellow-Research-Grant.aspx

Habib University is committed to invest in the professional development of its Dean’s Fellow. All Dean’s Fellows who have completed their probationary period are eligible to apply for the Professional Development Grant for the following purposes:

Eligibility:
Dean’s Fellows who have successfully completed their probationary period are eligible to apply. Fellows who have resigned and are serving their notice period are not eligible to apply and utilize this grant.

Application Window: Dean’s Fellow are encouraged to apply at least a month before the registration deadline.

Processing Time: Decisions may take up to 25 working days. Only expenses incurred after formal approval will be reimbursed.

Application Form:
Please use this form https://habibuniversity.sharepoint.com/sites/Faculty/Pages/Professional-Development-Grant-Deans-Fellows.aspx to apply.

At any point in time, the available limits can be confirmed by sending an email to research@habib.edu.pk

Queries: For information on available limits and queries on application/ approval process, faculty may email research@habib.edu.pk. Once the grant is approved, please reach out to faculty.support@habib.edu.pk for any arrangements or reimbursements.

Co-run by the Office of Research and the Graduate School Curation Program at Habib University, the Summer Tehqiq Research Program (STRP) is the flagship initiative aimed at providing resources to faculty/fellow to conduct small-scale research in the Summer Semester and promoting an undergraduate research culture at Habib University. Faculty/fellow submit proposals for ten-week-long research projects that involve their own research activities as Principal Investigator (PI) and active mentorship of undergraduate researchers.

STRP Guidelines and Expectations

To ensure the timely progress of research projects and enhance the learning experiences of STRP student researchers, faculty/fellows are expected to actively engage with the GSCP and the Office of Research (OoR) in implementing the prescribed learning experiences and providing consistent guidance throughout the research process.

1. Student Selection

• GSCP facilitates the student selection process in consultation with the PI.
• Faculty/fellows (PIs) must participate in interviews with the GSCP team to align students’ selection with research needs.

2. Undergraduate Researchers’ Tasks

Students must complete 30 hours of tasks, divided as follows:

• 25 Hours: Research supervision and mentorship to ensure skill-building and task completion.
• 5 Hours: Participation in GSCP/OoR workshops and engagements.

3. Mentorship Sessions

• Weekly mentorship for research capacity-building is required (virtual or in-person, with at least one in-person meeting per week).
• Students must submit Minutes of the Meeting (MoM) for at least one session weekly on Canvas, tracked by faculty for accountability.

4. Research Supervision Meetings

As Principal Investigators, faculty and fellows play a pivotal role as lead researchers, ensuring the successful completion and high quality of their projects. They are responsible for providing consistent and effective research supervision to student researchers throughout the program.

5. GSCP/OoR Engagements for Students

• Huddles: Bi-weekly check-ins led by OoR/GSCP to address progress and concerns. Faculty must ensure student participation.
• STRP Weekly Sessions: Held every Friday to promote interdisciplinary learning, including workshops and collaborative activities.

6. Research Administration

OoR will manage research administration and provide necessary guidance during the orientation session prior to the commencement of contracts. Faculty are advised to attend and familiarize themselves with the outlined procedures.

7. Equipment Accountability

• All equipment, whether purchased or borrowed for the project, must be returned to the OoR upon project completion.
• Faculty/Fellows serving as PIs are responsible for ensuring the timely and proper return of such equipment to maintain accountability and compliance.

Expected Deliverables

• Research Report focused on the process (can be written in partnership with undergraduate researchers but not required)
• Research Poster (created by students with feedback from faculty/fellow)
• Dissemination-ready product: Publishable findings/article, Initial Prototype, Design, Artifact and/or Art Piece.

Timelines

• Faculty/ Fellow and Students are to submit their proposals during the winter break as per the call for proposals.

Faculty Research Proposals – Application Link

Faculty can submit research proposals for the Summer Tehqiq Research Program 2025 through the following link: Application Link.