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Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization — Isra University

Research operations
& development.

Isra University's Research Domain under ORIC plays a pivotal role in advancing Pakistan's higher education research ecosystem — fostering innovation, ensuring SDGs alignment, and building meaningful national and international research collaborations.

7+Completed Projects
02Ongoing Projects
Intl.Funding Partners
About

Research rooted in purpose, aligned with impact.

The central hub driving a dynamic, impactful research culture across all faculties and departments.

The Office of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization (ORIC) at Isra University serves as the central hub for driving a dynamic and impactful research culture across all faculties and departments.

ORIC provides end-to-end support to faculty members and students — from ideation and grant writing through to project management, dissemination, and knowledge transfer. Working in close alignment with HEC policies and national research priorities, ORIC ensures that Isra University remains a leading contributor to Pakistan's research ecosystem.

Research Support

End-to-end facilitation for faculty and student-led research initiatives.

Grant Development

Identification, writing, and management of research grants and external funding.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Bridging departments and external partners for cross-disciplinary research.

Capacity Building

Workshops, training, and mentorship to elevate research skills across campus.

Research-Driven Culture

ORIC serves as the central hub for fostering a dynamic, impactful research culture across all faculties and departments — connecting scholars with resources, funding, and partners.

SDGs & National Priorities

Every research initiative is aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and HEC national research priorities, ensuring scholarship contributes to measurable real-world impact.

Sustainable Development Goals

Aligned With Global Priorities

ORIC aligns its research agenda with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, ensuring that university scholarship contributes to measurable progress on Pakistan's most pressing social, economic, and environmental challenges.

SDG 3 — Good Health SDG 4 — Quality Education SDG 8 — Decent Work SDG 9 — Innovation SDG 10 — Reduced Inequalities SDG 17 — Partnerships

Project Facilitation: ORIC guides researchers through the full project lifecycle — from concept note to final report — coordinating with funding agencies, industry partners, and international institutions to maximize research impact.

Research Portfolio

Our projects, past and in progress.

A curated overview of ORIC-facilitated research projects spanning ongoing work and completed initiatives across various funding agencies and disciplines.

Accepted Projects

This section will be updated shortly with details of newly accepted research projects. Please check back soon.

Agribusiness & TVET

GIZ TVET Sector Support Program, Pakistan

Trade-Based Capacity Building of TVET Trainers (Agribusiness Sector)

  • Funding OrganizationDeutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
  • Lead ResearchersDr. Saad Baloch & Prof. Dr. Kamran Khowaja
  • Start Date29 September 2025
GIZ Project Activity 1
GIZ Project Activity 3
Pharmacology

National Post-Doctoral Fellowship Programme (Phase-II)

Design synthesis and therapeutic intervention of small molecule P2X7 receptor antagonists in inflammation and neurological conditions

  • Funding OrganizationHigher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan
  • ResearcherDr. Ayesha Naseer
  • Duration14 Aug 2025 – 14 Apr 2026

Research Focus: This fellowship investigates novel small-molecule antagonists of the P2X7 receptor, with potential applications in treating inflammatory disorders and neurological conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and neuropathic pain.

Lead ResearcherMs. Syeda Hadia Kiran
Funding BodyIREX
Duration01 Jan 2024 – 30 May 2024
Lead ResearcherMs. Syeda Hadia Kiran
Funding BodyIREX
Duration07 Nov 2023 – 16 Feb 2024
Lead ResearcherDr. Kinza Yousfani
Funding BodyU.S.-Pakistan Educational Foundation (USEFP)
Duration01 Apr 2023 – 30 Jun 2023
Lead ResearcherMs. Syeda Hadia Kiran
Funding BodyIREX
Duration01 May 2023 – 31 Jul 2023
Lead ResearcherProf. Dr. Qamar Uddin Mahar
Funding BodyUSEFP
Duration16 Feb 2022 – 31 Nov 2022
Lead ResearcherProf. Dr. Kamran Khowaja
Funding BodyEducation, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA), EU
Duration2020 – 2022
Lead ResearcherProf. Dr. Hameedullah Kazi
Funding BodyHEC Technology Development Fund (TDF)
Duration09 May 2018 – 2 Years
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0 Ongoing Projects
Intl. Funding Partners
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Interested in partnering on research, applying for grants, or exploring interdisciplinary collaboration with Isra University? Our team is ready to assist you.

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