Research Support

During 2004-2005, a total 427 projects in the fields of Agriculture, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Medical Sciences and Physics remained under consideration. Among these, 23 projects costing Rs. 18.01 million were sanctioned in various fields; while 170 remained under process and 274 (190 under non-dev budget and 84 under dev budget) remained on-going. An amount of Rs. 8.30 million was released on account of due installments of on-going projects (under non-development budget).

Science Caravan

The Caravan units organized 37 exhibitions and film shows around the country where 498 schools participated and 83450 students were benefited.

Financial Support to Scientific Societies in Pakistan

Funds amounting to Rs. 5.00 million were paid to 11 Scientific Societies for holding of conferences/seminars/workshops, publication of journals, establishing linkage with similar bodies abroad.

Travel Grants

55 scientists availed the travel grants during the year. Funds amounting to Rs.3.4 million were utilized in the project.

Financial Assistance

An amount of Rs. 0.537 million was paid to 15 organizations for holding of conferences/seminars/workshops.

Publication of Scientific Journals

An amount of Rs. 0.315 million was paid to various organizations for the publication of nine (9) scientific journals during the report period.

Awards and Fellowships

The Foundation, under its Awards and Fellowships programme, granted fellowships to four (4) Ph. D. Scholars studying in various local universities @ Rs.6000/- per month.

Awards to Inventors and Innovators

The first competition for awards to Inventors and Innovators was held in January 2005. Sixteen inventions/Innovations were presented for the competition, which were evaluated by a Committee of Experts. The Inventors/Innovators were asked to make presentation before the Committee. Three (3) Inventions/Innovations were selected for awards.

Seminars on Project Formulation

The Director (P&D), PSF conducted four seminars on Project Formulation in various Universities/Colleges.