Timeline
Four dates that shape your year
Applications open
Sep 1, 2026
Applications close
Dec 15, 2026
Results announced
Mar 1, 2027
Period begins
Jun 1, 2027
02 — Eligibility
Who can apply
Ensure you qualify on core disciplines, citizenship status, and credential requirements.
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Pakistani faculty at an HEC-recognized university
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PhD holder (or enrolled in PhD with substantial progress)
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Active research project requiring technology/knowledge transfer
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Acceptance from a foreign institution for the visit
Who this is NOT for
- Short-term residency seekers: Candidates looking for conference or travel support rather than active degree enrollment.
- Remote learners: Students planning to attend online degree modules from Pakistan.
- U.S. Dual Citizens: Dual nationals holding U.S. citizenship (for U.S. study grants).
- Late planners: Those unable to commit 9–12 months of early preparation for visa and document assembly.
03 — Documents
Required credentials
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HEC application
Mandatory verification credential required for the application portfolio.
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Foreign institution acceptance letter
Mandatory verification credential required for the application portfolio.
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Research/technology transfer plan
Mandatory verification credential required for the application portfolio.
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NOC from employer
Mandatory verification credential required for the application portfolio.
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CV with publications
Mandatory verification credential required for the application portfolio.
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PhD degree/enrollment proof
Mandatory verification credential required for the application portfolio.
04 — The pipeline
Narrative steps, four acts
Most candidates underestimate how much prep work is done before the online form opens. Follow this structured chronological timeline to plan deliberately.
Identify a foreign institution...
Identify a foreign institution with the technology/expertise you need
Secure acceptance for a...
Secure acceptance for a short-term research visit
Apply through HEC ePortal...
Apply through HEC ePortal with transfer plan
HEC reviews and selects candidates
Follow the official playbook instructions to complete this step.
Complete the visit and...
Complete the visit and submit a technology transfer report
Get the free application checklist (PDF)
A comprehensive, printable spreadsheet checklist mapping milestones, required essays, references, and deadline checks.
05 — Answered
Frequently asked questions
Is this for full degrees?
No, this is only for short-term technology transfer visits (2-6 months).
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