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HEC Indigenous Ph.D. Fellowship Program (Phase-II)

HEC's '5000 Indigenous PhD Fellowship' funds MS/MPhil leading to PhD, and direct PhD, study at HEC-recognized…

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Fully funded · Pakistan

No open call is advertised on HEC's programme pages as of 30 Oct 2026. Batches are announced periodically on hec.gov.pk with a HAT test requirement.

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What it covers

Scholar stipend: Rs. 12,000 per month in the MS period (Rs. 1,000 yearly increment) and Rs. 18,000 per month in the PhD period (Rs. 1,500 yearly increment) · Book allowance of Rs. 5,000 per year · Thesis charges of Rs. 10,000 (on…

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Who can apply

Pakistani/AJK national. · At least 16 years of education, with no 3rd division or Grade D anywhere in the academic career. · For direct PhD: CGPA 3.0/4.0 (or 3.75/5), or first division, in MS/MPhil or equivalent.

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How to apply

Watch HEC for the batch advertisement and HAT test schedule. → Register or log in at eportal.hec.gov.pk and complete every profile tab. → Under 'Scholarships & Grants', choose 'Indigenous Scholarship' and submit your application…

Full details & official link

Eligibility, documents, deadline and how to apply on dareecha.pk.

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