PhD Scholarships in Foreign Universities - Faculty Development Program UET Peshawar

Faculty Development Program
Applications are invited from Pakistani nationals for the award of PhD scholarships in reputed foreign universities in the fields mentioned below. The selection of the candidates will be made purely on merit, considering their academic achievements and teaching aptitude. Scholarship awardees will be required to serve University of Engineering & Technology, Peshawar (Jalozai Campus) as faculty member for a minimum period of (5) five years after completion of PhD study:
- Basic Sciences (Mathematics) - 03
- Civil Engineering - 08
- Electrical Engineering (Power) - 03
- Industrial Engineering - 08
- Mechanical Engineering - 03

The scholarship will cover tuition fee, monthly stipend, one-time return air fare, and bench fee/administrative fee of the university. However, in final selection of universities, preference L will be given to those universities that offer concessional tuition and other fees.

Minimum Eligibility Criteria
- These scholarships are exclusively for Pakistani nationals domiciled in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa/ FATA or PATA only.
- The candidates must have minimum (18) eighteen years of education in the relevant field.
- The candidates must have a minimum CGPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 or 4.0 out 5.0 in semester system, or 1st division in annual/term system of examination in all degrees and certificates.
- Maximum age on closing date:
(a) 40 years for full time faculty members of public sector universities / colleges and employees of public sector R&D organizations.
(b) 35 years for all others.
- The candidates must have acquired requisite qualification before the closing date of application.
- The candidates who are already availing, or have availed any other scholarships for PhD from HEC, University/DAIs, and other departments are not eligible to apply. However, those who are studying on self finance basis or availing private scholarship are also eligible, unless there is some encumbrances with previous scholarship. Those who are availing or have availed scholarship for MS only are also eligible.
- Candidates are required to submit a valid GAT General score and TOEFL / IELTS scores alongwith their applications, having the following minimum criteria:
(a) GAT General Score - 50%
(b) TOEFL (IBT) or IELTS - 80 out of 120 or 6.5 band out of 9.0 band.
- Candidates are required to submit a 1000 words research proposal along with application form.

Application Procedure
The candidates are required to submit application on the prescribed form available at University website or from the office of the Project Director, Jalozai Campus of UET Peshawar. The following documents are required to be submitted along with the application form:
1. Attested copy of all educational testimonials.
2. Attested copy of domicile.
3. Attested copy of CNIC.
4. Two pages CV/resume.
5. Two recent photographs.
6. Attested copy of valid GAT General, and TOEFL or IELTS result cards.
7. Application form is available on UET Peshawar website (www.uetpeshawar.edu.pk). Candidates are required to submit the application form complete in all respects along with Rs. 500/- bank draft or University deposit receipt with Cashier, UET Peshawar (non-refundable) in favour of Treasurer, UET Peshawar as processing fee.
8. Candidates who are already serving in Government / Semi Government/Autonomous organizations should apply through proper channel accompanied by NOC from employer, till completion of their studies, plus (5) five years service to UET Peshawar on completion of studies.

Important Note
- All scholarships will be awarded on the basis of open merit for Pakistani nationals domiciled in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa/ FATA or PATA.
- Candidates must have a final degree in the relevant field of study.
- Candidates will have to seek admission in well recognised foreign universities by fulfilling the admission requirements of the host university.
- The applicants are required to indicate the discipline and title of the scholarship program on the envelope.
- After the selection, the final grant of the scholarship shall be subject to the confirmation of admission of the candidate in the foreign university.
- Only short listed candidates will be called for interview.
- Selected candidates, who are not employees of UET Peshawar, shall serve the University at least one semester as contract lecturer, before starting PhD studies abroad, and their appointment will be actualized on joining UET Peshawar, after completion of their PhD studies.
- Seeking admission (Only in PhD studies), and obtaining visa, will be the responsibility of selected candidates.
- Awardee will have to execute a bond to serve in the UET Peshawar (Jalozai Campus) for a minimum period of (5) five years, after completion of PhD study.
- The University reserves the right to restrict the number of selectees in response to this advertisement based on the availability of funds.

Last date of receipt of applications is November 15, 2016 before 1600 hours. Late and incomplete application will not be considered.
For further information, please contact Project Director, Jalozai Campus, UET Peshawar, Phone: 091 -9218635.

Dean, Faculty of Engineering
University of Engineering & Technology, Peshawar
www.uetpeshawar.edu.pk