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FOREIGN PhD SCHOLARSHIPS UNDER FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

   
 
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur offers foreign scholarships under its faculty upgradation program to academically outstanding, research oriented scholars, who desire to improve their academic qualification and to become part of IUB faculty. This PhD Program is fully funded under the projects: Establishment of IUB sub-campus at Rahim Yar Khan, Establishment of IUB sub-campus at Bahawalnagar and Establishment of University College of Agriculture at IUB.
   
  Scholarship Attractions:

a. Scholarship will cover the tuition fee, books, health insurance, maintenance & living allowance and return air fare once.
b. Appointment as faculty member before leaving for PhD program.

Eligibility Criteria for PhD or MS/M.Phil leading to PhD

a. MS/M.Phil or Master degree or 4 years education after HSC/A Level.
b. Minimum CGPA 3.00 out of 4.00 or 70% marks in semester system or 60% marks in annual system from HEC recognized institutions. Candidates having 2nd division Master degree in the subject of English are also eligible.
c. Not more than two 2nd divisions throughout the academic career.
d. No third division in entire academic career.
e. GRE (General)/GAT with minimum 50% score. IUB Special GRE/GAT test will be conducted by NTS on Sunday, 11th May 2008 at 10:00 AM in the University Auditorium, Baghdad ul Jadeed Campus.
f. Number of years of teaching experience in HEC recognized institutions will be given due weightage.

General Criteria:

a. Pakistani nationals including AJK, FATA / FANA and northern areas.
b. Maximum age by closing date of application is 35 years for fresh candidates and 45 years for in-service candidates.

Documents to be attached with the applications

a. CV/Resume and attested copies of all educational certificates/degrees and CNIC with 3 most recent passport size photographs.
b. Domicile certificate.
c. Valid GRE (General)/GAT certificate.
d. NOC from employers for in-service candidates with experience certificates and other relevant documents.
e. Brief description of research proposal comprising of 1500-2000 words with two letters of reference from academic/research supervisors.

Selection Procedure/Terms & Conditions

a. Only short listed candidates will be called for interview.
b. Selected candidates other than IUB faculty members will be offered faculty positions and they would be expected to join within 4 weeks of issuance of appointment letter subject to valid admission in the listed Universities by the notified deadline.
c. Visa arrangements will also be the responsibility of selected candidates.
d. Selected candidates will commence their studies overseas from fall semester 2008 or spring semester 2009.
e. Selected candidates will be required to execute a bond to serve IUB at any of its campuses for a period of 5 years after successful completion of PhD.

Last Date for Submission of Applications:

Application Form and further details are available click here. Candidates are required to fill in the form and mail at the address given below along with a bank draft/postal order of Rs: 500/- (non refundable) in favor of Treasurer, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur as application fee.
The date for submission of application for foreign scholarship under the Faculty Development Program for all candidates has been extended to Tuesday, 20th May 2008. However, the applications can be submitted with additional late fee of Rs. 1000/- upto Monday, 26th May 2008.

Note: 1. These scholarships are also open to the existing IUB faculty (Contract and Regular), who may also apply if interested as per above procedure.
2. All the subjects/areas of study for which applications will be entertained can be seen on the IUB website (www.iub.edu.pk)
3. All existing and upcoming statutes, rules and regulations of IUB will be applicable.

   
  Director Planning & Development
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur
Abbasia Campus, Bahawalpur
Phone. 062-9250251
   
 
 

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