HEC Indigenous PhD Fellowships
Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan
Pakistanactive
HEC funds PhD studies in Pakistani universities for local students.
Eligibility
Pakistani citizens with MS/MPhil, enrolled in HEC-recognized universities.
Nationalities: Pakistani
Degree levels: phd
No IELTS/TOEFL required for indigenous PhD programmes.
Interview: Required as part of selection.
Application fee: 0.00
Funding
tuitionliving allowanceresearch funding
Tuition fee reimbursement, monthly stipend (₹25,000-35,000), research grant
Deadline: June 30, 2026
Last verified: August 17, 2026
Source: HEC Pakistan Official Scholarships Page (view source)
Contact: phdindigenous@hec.gov.pk
Eligibility criteria, funding amounts and deadlines change over time — always confirm with the official source before applying.