Punjab Higher education Commission (PHEC) announced a funding opportunity for national/international conferences, workshops, or seminars/symposiums. PHEC decided to provide funds to the Higher Education Institutes staff, faculty members, and Ph.D. scholars. Other than this, PHEC offers international travel grants to the faculty and non-teaching staff for presenting research papers at conferences/workshops, etc.
All these activities aim to promote the research culture. It will also help the faculty in improving their research and teaching skills.
PHEC Funds:
Punjab Higher Education Commission provided funds for the following initiatives.
- Conferences/workshops/Seminars
- International Travel grants
Here we will provide the complete detail of these.
Conferences/Workshops/Seminars
Here is the detail of the funds for organizing conferences, workshops, seminars, etc.
Eligibility criteria:
- All public and private sector universities and public sector colleges
- As PHEC funding is highly competitive so PHEC will grant the funds on the following basis:
- Strength of seminar or conference proposal
- Relevancy of the event with the need of faculty, research paradigm of the concerned department
- Cost-effective for the said activity
How to Apply:
- The application form is available on the PHEC website to apply for the PHEC funds for conferences/workshops,
- . Complete the form carefully, and the head of the institute must send it along with the cover letter.
International Travel Grants:
Here is the detail of the funds for presenting research papers at conferences, workshops, seminars, etc.
Eligibility Criteria:
- VCs/ pro-VCs/ Rectors/ Pro-Rectors
- Faculty members
- Non-teaching staff
- Ph.D. scholars
How to Apply:
- Apply online for international travel grants from the PHEC website. (http://itg.punjabhec.gov.pk/)
- Take the print of the form and post it to the Director/Program Manager (Academics and Research), Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC), 10th Floor, Room No. 05, Arfa Software Technology Park, 346-B, Ferozepur, Lahore.
For further help, visit the official website of PHEC. You can also visit our website for other latest news.

