HEC has received offer of Scholarships, from Islamic Development Bank , for PhD and Post Doctoral Program, offered in the world renowned universities, for the session 2012-2013. Application are invited from all bright Pakistani / AJK nationals, possessing very good standing/grades, as required by the IDB, belonging to the Public, Private Universities and R&D bodies, who would like to pursue their career in Science and Technology, in their home country.
The IDB Merit Scholarship Programme aims at developing technically qualified human resources in the IDB member countries by providing scholarships to promising and/or outstanding scholars and researchers to undertake advanced studies and/or research in the fields of applied science and technology needed for the development of the member countries. The main objectives of this programme are: To develop technically qualified human resources in the IDB member countries; To enhance the scientific, technological and research capability and potential of scholars and researchers in IDB member countries; To help meet the needs of the IDB member countries in areas of science and technology; and To strengthen the scientific, technological and research capability of institutions in member countries.
2012-2013 Islamic Development Bank Merit Scholarship Programme Details | ||
Scholarship Criteria | Eligibility Criteria for PhD. | Applicants for the IDB Merit Scholarship Programme should have: 1. Age below 35 for Ph.D study. 2. Have Completed MSc in the field of science/technology related to and/or listed under the Programme; 3. Above average academic standing, ; 4. Post-Master Degree work and/or research experience of not less than two years for Ph.D study in the field related to and/or listed under the Programme; 5. Currently employed in any Academic Institution / University or R&D organization. 6. The para ‘E’ of the IDB Application form is duly filled and stamped by the employing institution/university/organization. 7. A record of publications/research in the same field ; 8. A proposed field of study and/or research in one of the fields listed under the approved fields of study with its scientific and development relevance to the country being clearly demonstrated in a research proposal Eligibility Criteria for Post Doctoral: Applicants for the IDB Merit Scholarship Programme should have:1. Age below 40 years for Post Doctoral study. 2. Have Completed PhD Degree in the field of science/technology related to and/or listed under the Programme; 3. Above average academic standing, ; 4. Minimum 5 years of work/research experience in the same field at Post-Master and PhD levels. Out of which 2 years of experience should be at Post PhD level. 5. Have not taken any Post Doctoral research in last two previous years. 6. Currently employed in any Academic Institution / University or R&D organization. 7. The para ‘E’ of the IDB Application form is duly filled and stamped by the employing institution/university/organization. 8. A record of publications/research in the same field. 9. A proposed field of study and/or research in one of the fields listed under the approved fields of study with its scientific and development relevance to the country being clearly demonstrated in a research proposal. |
Field of Study | PhD & Postdoctoral on Applied Science and Techonologies | |
Scholarship Package | ||
How To Apply | By post | |
Closing Date | The closing is 30th November, 2011 |