Pak-UK Education Gateway (Innovative & Collaborative Research Grant - Phase II)

Overview

Pak-UK Education Gateway (Innovative & Collaborative Research Grant - Phase II) is a prestigious opportunity provided by Higher Education Commission (HEC) & British Council. This scholarship is designed to support students pursuing PhD (Research Mobility) or MPhil (Research Mobility) or Faculty (Post-Doc/Collaborative). It offers Fully Funded (Project Based), including benefits like Research Grant: Up to PKR 50 Million (or £200k+) per project for joint research. Student Stipend: Monthly stipend for PhD/MPhil scholars working on the project. Mobility Funding: Covers airfare, visa, and accommodation for short-term visits to the UK (2 weeks to 3 months). Training: Free access to research capacity-building workshops. Equipment Cost: Funds to purchase lab equipment/consumables.. Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline to secure this funding for their academic journey.

Benefits & Coverage

Eligibility Criteria

• Lead Applicant (PI): Must be a full-time faculty member of a Pakistani Public/Private University.
• Partner (UK): Must have a Co-PI from a UK Higher Education Institution.
• Student Eligibility: PhD/MPhil students must be enrolled in the PI's university and selected as 'Project Research Associates'.
• Thematic Areas: Climate Change, Medical/Allied Health, Energy, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, and Social Sciences.
• Exclusion: Individuals cannot apply directly for a 'scholarship' without being part of a faculty-led project.

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