HEC is accepting Quaid-e-Azam Memorial Fellowship applications from 6 to 30 October 2026. This research fellowship supports eligible PhD scholars arranging a foreign research visit; read the scheme conditions before applying.
Quick Overview
| Opportunity | Quaid-e-Azam Memorial Fellowship 2026: HEC PhD Research Visit |
|---|---|
| Application deadline | 30 October 2026 |
| Who can apply | Full-time Pakistani/AJK PhD students at recognized universities in Pakistan who meet HEC conditions |
| Official source | Read the official announcement |
About the Program
HEC is accepting Quaid-e-Azam Memorial Fellowship applications from 6 to 30 October 2026. This research fellowship supports eligible PhD scholars arranging a foreign research visit; read the scheme conditions before applying.
Financial Benefits
HEC lists a one-time economy return airfare allowance up to US$1,300, destination-specific monthly living allowances and conditional bench-fee support. For example, the listed monthly allowance is US$1,500 for the United States. Actual benefits follow HEC’s approved package.
Program Structure and Selection Process
The fellowship supports a time-limited period of PhD research at a foreign host institution. The applicant must coordinate a research plan with the host supervisor and obtain approval from the home institution. The foreign visit should advance the approved doctoral research, rather than be treated as a new degree admission.
Eligibility Requirements
HEC requires full-time PhD enrolment, 18 completed credit hours, between 18 months and 3.5 years of PhD enrolment, an approved synopsis and a qualifying invitation from a foreign research host. Additional supervisor and ranking conditions apply.
Required Documents
The HEC checklist includes a foreign host acceptance letter, host supervisor proforma and CV, BASR/DASR approval, thesis synopsis, local supervisor recommendation, passport, transcripts, applicant CV and admission test record.
How to Apply
Check the eligibility criteria; arrange a qualifying research host letter; assemble the required documents; submit the online Google form linked by HEC before 30 October.
Official programme instructions and application details
Application Checklist
- Ask the foreign host to state the proposed research dates and resources clearly in the invitation.
- Confirm the host-supervisor proforma and university approval requirements before uploading documents.
- Do not assume the same living allowance for every destination; HEC lists destination-specific rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a first-year PhD student apply?
Not unless the student meets HEC’s minimum 18-month enrolment and other eligibility requirements.
Is a foreign supervisor invitation important?
Yes. The HEC application checklist requires foreign host documentation and a supervisor proforma.
Important Application Advice
Check the official provider’s latest announcement and submission portal before applying. Do not assume eligibility or financial approval without written confirmation. This guide summarizes provider information verified in October 2026.
Explore More Scholarships and Research Funding
- HEC Commonwealth Scholarships 2027–28: Apply by 20 October
- SZABIST Need-Based Scholarship 2026–27 for New Students
- Ihsan Trust Interest-Free Student Loan 2026–27 at SZABIST
- HEC IRSIP 2026: International Research Support for PhD Students
Graduates seeking a Pakistan-based paid leadership role can also review the Teach For Pakistan Fellowship 2027 application guide.
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