HEC Indigenous Ph.D. Fellowship Program Phase-II 2026

Overview

HEC Indigenous Ph.D. Fellowship Program Phase-II 2026 is a prestigious opportunity provided by Higher Education Commission (HEC). This scholarship is designed to support students pursuing MS leading to PhD or Direct PhD. It offers Fully Funded, including benefits like Monthly Stipend (MS/MPhil): PKR 12,000 per month (for 2 years) Monthly Stipend (PhD): PKR 18,000 per month (for 3 years, with annual increment) Tuition Fee Support: Up to PKR 100,000 per year (paid to university) Book Allowance: PKR 5,000 per annum Laptop Allowance: One-time grant of PKR 60,000 (subject to policy) Thesis Evaluation Charges: Paid by HEC (Foreign evaluation fees) Support to University: PKR 60,000 - 75,000 per year for lab/consumables (Science subjects only). Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline to secure this funding for their academic journey.

Benefits & Coverage

Eligibility Criteria

• Nationality: Pakistani / AJ&K National
• Academic Track 1 (MS leading to PhD): Must have 16 years of education (BS/MA/MSc) with no 3rd Division/Grade D in academic career
• Academic Track 2 (Direct PhD): Must have 18 years of education (MS/MPhil) with min 3.0 CGPA (Semester) or 1st Division (Annual)
• Age Limit: Max 35 years (General), Max 40 years (Regular Faculty members)
• Admission: Must secure admission in an HEC-recognized university with approved PhD supervisor (Max 5 scholars per supervisor)
• Exclusion: Candidates already availing other scholarships or with less than 3.0 CGPA in terminal degree are INELIGIBLE

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