Partial Support for PhD Studies Abroad

                         Partial Support for PhD Studies Abroad, HEC 

HEC has launched this scheme to provide partial financial support to teachers/researchers of public sector universities / degree awarding instillations as well as other Pakistani students who are in the final stages of their (respective) Ph. D. studies abroad.

Deadline: Open all year


Financial Support:

Financial support which is maximum US$ 15,000/- (only once) under the Partial Support for Ph. D. program will be given to those Pakistani students who are pursuing their respective Ph. D. studies at final stage(s)

Financial Support will cover tuition fee, research or study related dues/fees or living allowances or combination of all but not exceeding US$ 15,000/-. An official document for fee etc. to be paid for completion of Ph.D. program is to be attached with the application. All due payments to university/institution will be made directly to the institution whereas living allowance to the applicant (if approved by the HEC) will be disbursed through (respective) Embassy of Pakistan or its subsidiary office.

The program remains open the whole year and applications are received on roll on basis. Quarterly meetings are held for selection of applicants for award of fellowship.



Eligibility Criteria:
Pakistani nationals studying abroad (in accredited universities/institutions) under Ph. D. program must hold a valid Pakistani passport / appropriate visa (relevant pages along with visa endorsement be attached with the application)
Applicant, if faculty member in public sector university or degree awarding institution of Pakistan, must apply through his/her parent institution (through VC or Rector or Head of the institution)
Pakistani students pursuing their Ph. D. studies abroad at final stage(s) may (also) apply provided each applicant submits a Surety Bond containing a commitment endorsed by a Guarantor living in Pakistan that the applicant after completion of his/her Ph. D. studies is bound to come back and serve the country at least for 2 years.

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