HEC IRSIP PhD Fellowship 2025
Apply now for the HEC IRSIP PhD fellowship abroad. Open to Pakistani/AJK scholars with international university placement and research proposal.
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About the HEC IRSIP PhD Fellowship
- Country: Any country (university must be among the top 200 globally)
- University: Globally ranked institutions (Top 200 Times Ranking)
- Status: For Pakistani and AJK national PhD students
- IELTS: Required if applicable by host university
- Duration: 6 Months
- Deadline: Applications accepted year-round
Admission Announcement Date
- HEC has announced that applications are accepted throughout the year. Scholars are encouraged to apply as early as possible once eligibility conditions are fulfilled.
Last Date to Apply
- There is no fixed deadline. The fellowship program accepts applications year-round, but selections are made quarterly.
- Apply as soon as you fulfill all eligibility requirements.
Eligibility Criteria for the HEC IRSIP PhD Fellowship
To be eligible for this international fellowship:
- You must be a full-time PhD scholar holding Pakistani or AJK nationality.
- You must have completed a minimum of 2 years and a maximum of 3.5 years of your PhD program.
- You should have completed at least 18 credit hours of coursework.
- You must have cleared the PhD admission test as per HEC policy at the time of admission.
- Your university’s Board must approve your research topic and synopsis of Advanced Studies and Research (BASR) or its equivalent.
- You must submit an acceptance or invitation letter from a foreign university/institute/lab ranked among the top 200 universities globally or top 250 in your subject area.
- The foreign supervisor must not be a former supervisor from your local institution.
- You may still apply if availing of any other local HEC scholarship, subject to approval from your HEC focal person.
How to Apply for HEC IRSIP PhD Fellowship
- Applications for IRSIP can be submitted online at any time of the year.
- HEC encourages early submissions, especially after securing an official acceptance letter from a host institution abroad.
- Applications are reviewed quarterly for selection.
Program Offered
- HEC is offering 6-month international research placements under the IRSIP program.
- These placements are designed to support PhD scholars in conducting part of their research at reputable foreign institutions.
Application Procedure
- Ensure all eligibility conditions are met.
- Secure an official invitation or acceptance letter from an eligible international university or research institute.
- Submit your complete application through the HEC official IRSIP portal.
- Wait for the quarterly evaluation and shortlisting.
Required Documents for IRSIP Application
- Approved research topic and synopsis by your university’s BASR or DASR.
- Proof of PhD admission test clearance.
- Transcript confirming at least 18 credit hours completed.
- Official invitation or acceptance letter from a qualified foreign university.
- Proof of university ranking (overall or subject-based).
- Endorsement from your local PhD supervisor and university authorities.
Contact Information
- Jehanzeb Khan
- Project Director (IRSIP)
- Higher Education Commission, Islamabad, Pakistan
- Website: official website