Punjab Higher Education Commission PHEC announces International Research Support Fellowship (IRSF). Students currently enrolled in Ph.D. programs in provincially chartered Universities/institutes of Punjab may apply for the research support fellowship to go to QS top 200 universities of the world. The International Research Support Fellowship is a six-month program designed to provide first-hand experience in research to highly motivated students who are presently pursuing a full-time Ph.D. program in provincially chartered universities of Punjab.
PHEC is offering this opportunity to local students in order to enhance their quality of research by engaging with international experts in their field of study. Applications complete in all aspects must reach Punjab Higher Education Commission Lahore on or before August 03, 2023, at 5:00 PM through registered post. Application submitted by hand will not be accepted.
Levels: PhD
Fields: All Fields
International
Merit Based
Punjab
03-08-2023
PHEC International Research Support Fund Grant Provision
PHEC's funding under the project will cover the bench fee, return airfare, and a living stipend only as per the limits defined below:
- Travel: Maximum Rs. 300,000/- for a return air ticket.
- Living Allowance: Living allowance for different countries is given as under:
- Bench Fee: up to Rs. 500,000/- only.
PHEC International Research Support Fund Eligibility Criteria
The eligible candidate must have:
- Punjab Domicile
- Age Limit: Maximum 45 years
- Eligible candidates must be enrolled in a Ph.D. program of any public/private sector university of Punjab and should have completed coursework
- Ph.D. Students can apply after 1.5 years of enrollment and a maximum of up to 3.5 years in a Ph.D. program
- Passed the comprehensive examination (as per university norms)
- Ph.D. synopsis/research proposal approved by the Board of Advanced Studies and Research (BASR) or equivalent statutory body of the university
- Valid acceptance letter from a foreign university/supervisor among QS top ranking 200 (General)
How to apply for ISRF
Apply online at PHEC website and a printed copy of the application completed in all respects must reach on or before August 03, 2023, at 5:00 PM through registered post only. Applications submitted by hand will not be accepted.
