Office of Research Innovation & Commercialization (ORIC) Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences, Jamshoro, Pakistan

• Supporting University Strategy: Aligning with and supporting the university's strategic research directions and policies.
• Securing Funding: Increasing and diversifying external research funding to support faculty and projects.
• Strengthening Faculty: Making recommendations on the recruitment and retention of research-oriented faculty.
• Integrating Research & Education: Strengthening the integration of research and education at all academic levels.
• Public Benefit: Promoting the translation of research findings into tangible benefits for the public.
• Industry Collaboration: Building and strengthening relationships between the university and various industries.
• Promoting Innovation: Energizing and supporting the local and national economy by promoting entrepreneurship, technology transfer, and commercialization activities.
• Cross-Disciplinary Research: Fostering and enhancing cross-cutting and multi-disciplinary research initiatives.

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• Monthly stipend of R$ 2,100 for a full Master's (24 months) and R$ 3,100 for a full PhD (48 months)
• Access to Brazil's public health system (SUS) on the same terms as Brazilian nationals
• Return travel allowance to the home country, subject to the availability of funds Students pay for their own travel to Brazil and their living costs until the first stipend is paid.

ORIC–Medical Research Centre (MRC), LUMHS Jamshoro, invites faculty, medical educationists, subject specialists, PhD/MD/MS trainees and assessment committee members to a hands-on workshop on building high-quality BCQ pools by combining AI tools with expert review.

Date: Tuesday, 10 November 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Venue: ORIC–MRC, LUMHS, Jamshoro
Facilitator: Mr. Shahbaz Jawaid Qureshi, MSc Educational Science & Technology, Universiteit Twente, the Netherlands
Queries: oric@lumhs.edu.pk | shahbazjawaid@gmail.com

Registration
Seats are limited. Please register here: https://forms.gle/UFBfbk5D7GQhJb5G6

Applications are currently open for the Scotland Pakistan Scholarships for Young Women and Girls 2026-27, an initiative of the British Council in partnership with the Scottish Government to support women’s access to higher education across Pakistan.
25,000+ female students have been supported through the programme.
Scholarships cover fields including:

• Education
• Health Sciences
• STEM Subjects
• Sustainable Energy
• Climate Change
• Agriculture & Food Security

Application Deadline: 15 September 2026
Eligible students are encouraged to explore this opportunity and apply before the deadline.
For eligibility criteria and application details, visit:
https://www.britishcouncil.pk/scotland-pakistan-scholarships-young-women-and-girls

• Research operational funding
• Intellectual Property & patenting assistance
• Commercialization support for medical innovations

• Full-time LUMHS faculty (all medical & allied health disciplines)
• Minimum impact factor: 5.0
• Multidisciplinary projects are highly encouraged

Executive Summary
Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences (LUMHS), Jamshoro, is committed to becoming a global leader in medical research. Our strategic five-year plan outlines a clear path to becoming a research-intensive university by leveraging our strengths, addressing our weaknesses, and identifying new opportunities.
Our core objectives, spearheaded by the Offices of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization (ORIC), are focused on building a strong foundation for future growth. We will achieve this by:

1. Enhancing Research Capacity: We will invest in our faculty's skills and knowledge to improve their ability to conduct high-quality research.
2. Securing Funding: We plan to actively seek and acquire research grants to support innovative projects.
3. Producing Impactful Research: Our goal is to produce research that not only contributes to the academic community but also has a significant positive impact on society.

Specialized Research Areas
Over the next five years, we will concentrate our efforts on several key areas, including:

1. Drug Development: Our focus will be on the development of new pharmaceutical products.
2. Diagnostic Tests: We aim to introduce novel and more effective diagnostic tests.
3. Vaccine Development: We will initiate and advance projects in vaccine research and development.

By focusing on these areas, we intend to secure patents and commercialize our products, thereby promoting a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We also plan to market our academic programs internationally, which will help us attract global talent and foster collaborations.
Our ultimate goal is to translate our research into marketable products that benefit both the local and national economy.