Introduction

The Aga Khan University is a private, international university committed to international standards of excellence in teaching, research, and service. Its teaching hospital, the Aga Khan University Hospital, has been accredited by the prestigious Joint Commission International for achieving the highest international healthcare standards.

Shared Research Services (SRS) provides a centralized, one-window support system for researchers across the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS), Pakistan. The department supports all financial and administrative aspects of grant management throughout the research lifecycle, including pre-award and post-award administration, compliance, financial planning, data management, and portfolio strategy. By delivering efficient, high-quality services, SRS enables researchers to successfully secure, manage, and close grants while ensuring compliance with institutional and sponsor requirements.

AKU is an equal opportun...