HEC IRSIP 6-Month Research Fellowship Abroad for PhD Scholars Apply Online hec.gov.pk/site/IRSIP International Research Support Infinitive Programme Latest

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International Research Support Initiative Programme (IRSIP) 6-Month Research Fellowship Abroad for PhD Scholars

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan offers a six-month research fellowship abroad to full-time PhD scholars, enrol led in higher education institutions of Pakistan and AJK, under its InternationalResearch Support Initiative Programme (IRSIP). The purpose of this Programme is to enhance research capabilities of PhD scholars, and also develop linkages between Pakistani and foreign institutions. HEC receives applications for IRSIP throughout the year, and fellowships are awarded on quarterly basis after thorough evaluation of applications.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Full-time PhD scholars, who are Pakistani/ AJK nationals.
• Minimum two years of enrollment in PhD Programme and maximum up to 3.5 years.
• Coursework of at least 18 credit hours.
• He/She must have passed PhD admission test at the time of PhD admission, as per Higher Educa-tion Commission of Pakistan's rules.
• He/She must have an approved PhD research topic and synopsis by the Board of Advanced Studies and Research (BASR) or Directorate of Advanced Studies and Research (DASR) or equiva-lent body of the university.
• He/She must have an official acceptance/ invitation letter for research from a foreign university/1 institute/laboratory. The university/institution must be listed in top 200 universities list as per Times Ranking of World Universities either in general category or in the relevant subject of applicant.
• Foreign Supervisor should not be an ex-supervisor of the local Supervisor.
• Scholars already availing any other local HEC scholarship are also eligible to apply provided they submit NOC from concerned HEC focal person.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications can be submitted round The year. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as they full ill the basic criteria Incomplete applications are not entertained.

For details about application procedure and more information, please visit htIp://hec.gov.pk/site/IRSIP

Jehanzeb Khan Project Director (IRSIP1 Higher Education Commission Islamabad, Pakistan