HEC Faculty Development Programme (FDP) 2026 for Pakistani University Faculty

Overview

HEC Faculty Development Programme (FDP) 2026 for Pakistani University Faculty is a prestigious opportunity provided by Higher Education Commission (HEC). This scholarship is designed to support students pursuing PhD (Split Program: 3 Years Local + 1 Year Foreign). It offers Fully Funded, including benefits like Foreign Monthly Stipend: USD 1,200 per month (for 6-12 months research abroad) Foreign Research Grant: USD 440 per month (Bench fees/Administrative costs) Local Monthly Stipend: PKR 18,000 per month (for 3 years in Pakistan) Local Tuition Fee: Up to PKR 100,000 per annum (paid directly to the university) Return Air Ticket: Once for foreign visit (Max reimbursement PKR 250,000) Thesis & Research Grant: PKR 150,000 total (Disbursed on Synopsis Approval, Thesis Submission, and Completion). Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline to secure this funding for their academic journey.

Benefits & Coverage

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a Pakistani / AJ&K National
• Must be a regular faculty member (Lecturer/Assistant Professor) in a Public Sector University/DAI
• Must have 2 years of consecutive teaching experience in the parent university
• Academic Qualification: MS/MPhil (18 Years) with min 3.0 CGPA or 1st Division
• Age Limit: Maximum 45 Years on the application closing date
• Must secure PhD admission in a *non-parent* HEC recognized university (Conflict of Interest Policy)

Required Documents

Frequently Asked Questions