Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN) and Indus University of Health Sciences (IUHS) are dedicated to promoting research to push the boundaries of medical knowledge and best practice in healthcare. To take the mission forward, Muzammil Paracha Research Endowment Fund has been initiated. Through this, the Indus Seed Fund Grant has been established to support innovative ideas and early-stage research with the potential to impact clinical practice and patient outcomes. This will promote a culture of research enquiry and encourage collaborative thinking. IHHN and IUHS also aim to strengthen inclusive research by inviting all its patients, thereby ensuring that all socioeconomic backgrounds are represented in the global research dialogue.
The grant is competitive and only open to IHHN employees. It will support interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside Indus Hospital and Health Network. Pilot data or proof-of-concept studies will be prioritized to enable external funding opportunities. It is expected that research teams will include students, residents, junior, and early-stage researchers. Projects may leverage data from existing clinical and educational programs within IHHN, with the ultimate aim of contextualizing research for local populations.
The Seed Fund Program will prioritize interdisciplinary collaboration, support the generation of pilot data, and conduct proof-of-concept studies. This is to strengthen applications for external funding, promote the involvement of students, residents, junior, and early-stage researchers. This, in turn, will leverage data from prominent existing clinical and educational programs, ensuring that research is contextualized for local populations.
More information is available for potential applicants. Submissions may be made directly from the link shown
Grants are expected to be for 18 months with up to 6 months of no-cost extension.
Up to Two
Up to 2 years
Up to PkR 1.5M per grant
The proposed project should be filled in on the online form provided. It should,
Call for applications (90 calendar days)
Submission of application form
Internal ORIC administrative screening to shortlist completed applications (14 working days)
ORIC team will mark the submission on the evaluation form 1 (14 working days)
Top 10 applications selected for further evaluation performed in parallel as follows (30 calendar
days):
o Internal ORIC panel interviews and in-person presentation (evaluation form 2)
o Subject matter expert (SME) review (evaluation form 3)
Final selection from 10 shortlisted applicants based on SME score and internal checklist for
finalise successful bid(s) (up to 5 working days)
Announcement of successful bids
Bond-signing with successful applicants (5 working days)
Award of grant
Release of funds on yearly basis as per grant
Post-award periodic (6 monthly) and final reporting
Dissemination of project summary in Research Insights newsletter and in external scientific
forums
Record of attempted and successful external funding applications based on this project
First, applications will be screened to exclude incomplete submissions and to assess AI assistance, focusing on the novelty of the research idea, its potential impact, project and budget feasibility, and long-term sustainability. Then, ORIC will review applications from which only the top 10 will advance. The next stage will involve a panel interview and in-person presentation, where candidates will be evaluated on their methodological understanding, budget management, financial viability, communication skills, leadership, and collaboration. Following this, a Subject Matter Expert will review projects, considering their novelty, impact, sustainability, feasibility, and resource requirements. Final scores from Stage Two will be ranked, and the top two applicants will be awarded the Seed Fund Grants.
Contact Us at grants.funding@tih.org.pk
Send applications to grants.funding@tih.org.pk with “ISFG – PI name” in subject line
This fund is for indus employees only, and applications submitted through the official IHHN ID (@tih.org.pk) will be accepted.
Grant Limits: PKR 0.75M — 1.5M
Timeline highlights
| Step | Duration |
|---|---|
| Call for applications | Â 90 days |
| Screening | Â 14 working days |
| Top-10 evaluation | Â 30 calendar days |
