2025
COMSTECH

COMSTECH, the Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), has launched its Research Grant Program for Young Women Researchers.

This initiative is dedicated to supporting young women scientists, engaged in indigenous S&T research within OIC member states. The program aims to promote scientific excellence, strengthen research capacity, and help curb the brain drain of talented researchers from the region. Grants may be utilized for purchasing scientific minor equipment, consumables, and specialized literature.

In response, OIC-COMSTECH received 690 applications, out of which 607 from Pakistan, and 83 from other OIC Member States.

The research proposals of short-listed applicants were evaluated by external experts, and the following researchers from different OIC states were selected for the award of research grants for the Year 2025-26.