Pakistan : 5000 PhD Fellowships in various fields

 

The programme aims at awarding of 5000 PhD scholarships in various field of studies in different phases/Batches. The priority areas for research include Engineering Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Information Technology, Basic Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Humanities/Social Sciences and Health Sciences. Scholarships however, are not restricted to specified subject/areas and may also be awarded to scholars who would like to conduct research in any area not specified in the programme. The objectives of the scheme are: To stimulate research and development activities in public sector Universities in Pakistan. To create a critical mass of highly qualified human resources in all fields taught at the advanced level in the world. These locally qualified academics and researchers will improve the R&D potential of our teaching and research institutions and the training potentials of our universities (public as well as private) and feed the industrial sector. To promote M.Phil/M.S (Engr) and Ph.D. courses and research work in all fields. These M.Phil, M.S. (Engr) and Ph.D. students will work on problems of interest to Pakistan and will address social and economical problems critical to the development of Pakistan. The specific objective is to give scholarships to a total of 5000 students in five batches. 1000 Ph.D scholars in the first year as batch-I, starting from September 2003. These students will initially be enrolled in the respective M.Phil/M.S (Engr) programs at the Universities and will subsequently become Ph.D. scholars. Four batches of Ph.D students will follow in subsequent four years.

Objectives

The programme aims at awarding of 5000 PhD scholarships in various field of studies in different phases/Batches. The priority areas for research include Engineering Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Information Technology, Basic Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Humanities/Social Sciences and Health Sciences. Scholarships however, are not restricted to specified subject/areas and may also be awarded to scholars who would like to conduct research in any area not specified in the programme. Test Changes The objectives of the scheme are: 1. To stimulate research and development activities in public sector Universities in Pakistan. 2. To create a critical mass of highly qualified human resources in all fields taught at the advanced level in the world. These locally qualified academics and researchers will improve the R&D potential of our teaching and research Institutions and the training potentials of our Universities (public as well as private) and feed the industrial sector. 3. To promote M.Phil/M.S (Engr) and Ph.D. courses and research work in all fields. These M.Phil, M.S. (Engr) and Ph.D. students will work on problems of interest to Pakistan and will address social and economical problems critical to the development of Pakistan. 4. The specific objective is to give scholarships to a total of 5000 students in five batches. 1000 Ph.D scholars in the first year as batch-I, starting from September 2003. These students will initially be enrolled in the respective M.Phil/M.S (Engr) programs at the Universities and will subsequently become Ph.D. scholars. Four batches of Ph.D students will follow in subsequent four years.

Eligibility Criteria

Basic Eligibility Criteria: Scholar should have a degree with minimum 16 years of education and 1) No 3rd division in entire academic carrier (where "division" criteria applicable) 2) No "D" grade in entire academic carrier (where "grade" criteria applicable) Must not be availing any other scholarship currently. Maximum age is 35 years, except for people working on regular basis in public sector whose maximum age is 40 years, by closing date of submission of application. The Scholar will have to be a full-time regular student to avail the scholarship. Those who are employed have to arrange study leave for the full duration of the program. Scholars must qualify the local GRE (general) type test. Scholarships will be granted to the following two categories of scholars who meet the Basic Eligibility Criteria: Category-A: Already Enrolled in PhD Program a. Must be a regular PhD Student in a Department/Institute listed at link b. Must be conducting studies under the supervision of an HEC Approved PhD supervisor. List of HEC approved supervisors available at link Category-B: Fresh Enrollment in MS/M.Phil and PhD Programs a. Scholarships will be offered to those candidates who will secure their admissions (fulfilling HEC quality criteria requirements) in MS/M.Phil and PhD during the academic year 2007-08 in the Universities/Departments listed at link  Qualifying Score for GRE (General) Type Test is FIFTY (50) out of HUNDRED (100) Conversion of GPA into grades/division: Formula for conversion of GPA into percentage of marks/divisions on the scale of 4.00 Grade % Marks GPA Division A 80-100 3.30-4.00 Distinction B 65-79 2.50-3.29 1st Division C 50-64 1.80-2.49 2nd Division D 40-49 1.00-1,79 3rd Division F Below 40 0.00-099 Fail Formula for conversion of GPA into percentage of marks/divisions on the scale of 5.00 Grade % Marks GPA Division A 80-100 4.30-5.00 Distinction B 65-79 3.50-4.29 1st Division C 50-64 2.80-3.49 2nd Division D 40-49 2.00-2.79 3rd Division F Below 40 1.00-1.99 Fail Formula for conversion of GPA into percentage of marks/divisions on the scale of 6.00 Grade % Marks GPA Division A 80-100 5.30-6.00 Distinction

How to Apply

Application Procedure : Prospective candidates should fill-in the online application form available at HEC Website and post the printed copy of the same form along-with a Online BANK Deposit Slip of Rs. 300/- (non refundable) in favor of the Director General Finance, Higher Education Commission, H-9, Islamabad on A/C No. 01120050011901, HBL Aabpara Branch Islamabad as processing fee (the remittance form is available athttp://www.hec.gov.pk/InsideHEC/Divisions/HRD/Scholarships/LocalScholarships/IPHDFP5000F/Documents/650_Remittance_Application.pdf No application will be entertained /processed without the appropriate FEE and received after closing date of application.Following documents are required to be sent with the print of online application form:i. Matric Certificate,HSSC Certificate (Attested from IBCC)ii. Graduation/Masters/MS/M.Phil Degree(Attested from HEC) iii. Admission letter in PhD, or conversion letter in PhD program in case MS/M.Phil leading to PhD student. iv. Consent of HEC approved Supervisor with his profile and departmental profile (Format available at HEC website) Those students will be eligible to apply for HEC scholarship who are enrolled in those Universities/degree awarding institutions who have adopted the HEC "Quality Assurance Criteria for PhD level Studies as given in HEC website". The award of Indigenous scholarship program will be maximum period of 3 years or for the remaining period for the completion of PhD studies as the case may be. HEC reserves the right for the selection and rejection of the scholarship or any change in procedure at any stage for the award of scholarship as per rules. Time to time changes made in policies by the HEC Quality Assurance division will be implemented to all HEC scholars. All scholarships will be awarded on merit. Incomplete applications or those received after the closing date will not be entertained. Candidates must have 18 years education. Application forms, complete in all respect should reach HEC on or before Monday, 31 May 2010 through postal mail or courier service, No form will be accepted/entertained personally/by hand.

Other Related Information

Financial Support Local GRE and Fee Information Remittance Form Subject List Academic Progress & Fund utilization Report Format Terms & Conditions The following are the terms & conditions for award of Indigenous Ph.D 5000 fellowship and the acceptance of the award is an acknowledgement of these obligations: An awardee will not change the course of study specified by the awardee on the application form or in the letter of award without obtaining prior approval of the Higher Education Commission. An awardee is not to hold any other scholarship/stipend during the fellowship period of his/her study. Fresh awardee must take/get admission in the department/universities mentioned in the list of universities Already enrolled scholars in PhD program must be a full time PhD student in a Department/Institute which has a minimum of 03 Ph.D faculty members out of which at least 02 are HEC Approved Supervisors and must be conducting studies under the Supervision of an HEC Approved PhD Supervisor and the number of PhD students enrolled with that supervisor is below the maximum as specified by the HEC. The awardee must be supervised by an HEC approved supervisor. Number of PhD scholars must not exceed more than 5 (five) under the supervision of one (1) HEC approved supervisor. Change of university/institute at any stage of study is not encouraged but due to unavoidable circumstances will only be admissible giving logical justification for prior approval of the Higher Education Commission. An awardee would obtain Study leave from his employer to join the institution of his study on full-time basis. This is mandatory. An awardee has to execute a bond with the HEC/Government of Pakistan to serve in the country for 5 years after completion of study, preferably in an Institution of Higher Education. An awardee shall sign an agreement with the Higher Education Commission (HEC) on non-judicial paper (stamp paper) to the effect that in case the awardee fails to complete his/her study, he/she will refund to the HEC the total amount spent on his/her studies by the HEC. The format of the agreement is available at Annex-I. In addition, a personal guarantee of a person of means on non-judicial (stamp) paper to the effect of ensuring the recovery in case of default would need to be furnished available at (Annex- II and Annex-III) The Higher Education Commission would monitor the Academic progress/performance of the Awardee on quarterly basis and the financial utilization six monthly bases. Note: – Every page of Annex-I, Annex-II and Annex-III should be on non-judicial (Stamp Paper) – value of paper is in accordance to the local provincial law & should be type on one side of page, contents on simple paper are not acceptable. Financial Suppot PhD Fellowship for 5000 Scholars(Revised) The Project Indigenous 5000 PhD Fellowship Program has been revised and the following changes have been approved by the Government.The duration of the scholarship scheme has been enhanced from 4 year to 5 years. S No Item Existing Revised University 1. Support to University (for tuition fee; other university charges, academic/research related activities; etc) Rs.100,000/- per year Rs 75000/- or actual University fee per year. 2. Support (for laboratory/ workshop equipment, lab material, consumable and supplies etc) Rs. 75000/- per year No lab fee during MS/M.PhilRs. 75000/- per year during PhD 3. Thesis evaluation from abroad charges on completion. $ 300 (Rs. 18000) once at the time of thesis evaluation form abroad $ 300 (Rs. 18,000) Scholar 1. Scholars stipend Rs.8,000/- per month Rs.10,000/- per month for MSRs.13,000/-per month for PhD 2. Book Allowance Rs. 5000/- per year Rs. 5000/- per year 3. Thesis Charges to Students in final year Rs. 5000 in the final year Rs. 5000 in the final year 4. On Publication in ISI/HEC journals to Scholar Nil Rs. 9,000 (Max) @ Rs. 3,000/- per publication per year for three years Honorarium to Supervisor 1. Honorarium to Supervisor Rs.5,000/-Per month Honorarium to supervisor as per defined research activities and academic achievements of PhD scholars under his supervision On Approval of BASR (details below) Rs. 50000/- once On publication in ISI/HEC Journals (details below) Rs. 70000/- Max. Thesis writing Rs. 50000/- once Evaluationo from Abroad Rs. 20000/- once On Completion of PhD/ Thesis Rs. 50000/- once Note: – The new revised rates would be implemented form January 01, 2008 to all Indigenous 5000 Scholars of Batch I, II, III and IV. i. On approval of PhD Synopsis from Board of Advanced Studies and Research. Rs.50,000/- once ii. On Publication with co-authorship of HEC supervisee in ISI Journal @ Rs.30,000/- to be paid to Supervisor once in a year for three years. OR On publication with co-authorship of HEC supervisee in HEC approved Journal @ Rs.15,000/- two times each year for three years. iii. On completion of PhD Thesis writing and sending for evaluation abroad Rs.50,000/- once. iv. On successful evaluation from Foreign Reviewers Rs.20,000/- once. v. On PhD theses defence by the scholar (successful) Rs.50,000/- once. Contact: Saima Naurin Project Director HRD Division Higher Education Commission, H-9, Islamabad, Pakistan Email: – indigenous@hec.gov.pk test ONLINE APPLICATION FORM for  already  PhD Enrolled  students  Batch VI. USER HELP MANUAL Baqir Husnain Project Manager Tel. +92 – 51 – 9080-8091 Rizwan Shoukat Assistant Director Tel.+92 -51-9080 8071 Syed Shoaib Shahid SAP Technical Consultant 0315-5021615(Between 03.30 pm to 09.30 pm) Office timings: 0800 am to 3.30 pm except Friday when these are up to 12.00 Noon Visiting timings: HRD Division visiting hours are from 1100 Hrs to 1300 Hrs except Fridays when these are up to 1200 Noon Indigenous 5000 PhD fellowship is meant for five years i.e. two (02) years for MS/MPhil and three (03) years for Ph D specifically. HEC will not allow any transition/break between MS/MPhil to the PhD program