HEC Textbook and Monograph Writing Scheme 2014

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has embarked upon a programme entitled "Textbook & Monograph Writing Scheme" to enhance the competitiveness in Research and Development and to create a strong team of authors in the country.

Who can write?
The opportunity to write is open for PhD faculty from HEC recognized public and private sector universities across the country.

What topics can be covered?
The authors may write in diverse / selected topics following HEC approved curricula in new emerging fields such as IT, Robotics, Biotechnology, as well as Basic Sciences, Social Sciences, Management Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Agriculture, Engineering and Health Sciences.

What are the financial incentives?
HEC offers Rs.100,000/- for writing textbook at Masters and Doctorate level while Rs. 80,000/- at Bachelor level. HEC also offers Rs.80,000/- and Rs.70,000/-for writing monograph at the Masters and Bachelor level respectively. 100 copies of textbook / monograph will also be given to the author as gratis on one time basis.

How to submit the proposals?
The interested authors who meet the eligibility criteria available on the website may submit their proposals (soft and hard copy) along with all required documents on the address given below via surface mail not later than October 31,2014.

Format for writing Textbook / Monograph, proposal submission form along with all guidelines may be downloaded from http://www.hec.gov.pk