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Higher Education Commission
French Embassy in Pakistan
SPLIT PHD AND POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
IN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY IN LEADING FRENCH RESEARCH LABORATORIES
The Higher Education Commission and the French Embassy in Pakistan aim to help the
development of cooperation between French and Pakistani scientific organisations, engaged in R&D
programs of all the scientific and technology fields. In this framework, the Higher Education
Commission and the French Embassy in Pakistan launch for the second time a joint program for
research mobility. This fellowship program is intended for highly qualified Pakistani doctoral and
postdoctoral scientists and offers them an excellent opportunity to do research in France for 6 to 9
months. Knowledge of French language is not necessary.
Eligibility Criteria for Split PhD fellowship (6 months in France) :
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Any Pakistani /AJK National PhD student.
Complied with the following HEC quality criteria for PhD degree:
 Completed coursework of 18 credit hours, (students enrolled in PhD before May
2005 are exempted from this condition),
 Passed the international GRE subject test/NTS GAT subject test or university
subject examination is required to be passed.
Has 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
equivalent body of the university.
Has an official acceptance/invitation letter for research from a French
university/institute/laboratory.
Eligibility Criteria for Post-Doctoral Fellowship (09 months in France):
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Any Pakistani /AJK National.
Holding a PhD degree from HEC recognized university.
Maximum 50 years of age on 31st October, 2010.
Be a regular employee of:
 HEC recognized Public/ Private Sector University or Degree Awarding Institute.
 Public sector R&D organization.
Have a clearly written research proposal, relevant to his current job/institution
recommended/endorsed by the employer.
Has an official acceptance/invitation letter for research from a French
university/institute/laboratory.
Must not have availed Post Doctoral Fellowship in the last five (5) years.
Application procedure:
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Scholarship details and Application Forms can be downloaded from the URL:
www.hec.gov.pk , www.ambafra-pk.org ; www.pfan.org.pk
Application Forms completely filled in all respects along with all the required
documents should be sent by courier service on the address given below, on or before
31st July, 2011
Incomplete applications in any aspect or received after due dates will not be entertained.
Last date for the submission of applications: 31th July 2011
Starting date of the fellowship: February 2012 onwards
E-mail : sandie.favier@diplomatie.gouv.fr; Tél. : (92 51) 210.15.35 - Fax : (92 51) 210.15.30
French Embassy in Pakistan (SCAC), G - 5 Diplomatic Enclaves
P.O. Box 1068 Islamabad