The Split PhD program was approved by the Government of Pakistan at a cost of Rs. 334.250 million over a period of five years. Initially, the Scientific & Technological Research Division, Ministry of Science & Technology, was designated as the implementing Agency. The administrative approval of Government of Pakistan for the subject scheme was received on September 03, 2001. Consequent upon the establishment of Higher Education Commission (HEC), the execution and monitoring of the subject scheme was transferred to HEC in the FY 2002-03 i.e. June 2003.

Under this scheme, arrangement has been made for the scholars to undertake a part of their studies/research work in the Pakistani Universities (1-2 years), while they will undertake some part of their studies/research work in a good Foreign University (2-3 years). Scholars are required to compile their research work and submit PhD thesis either to the foreign university or the Pakistani university.

The scheme which was initially implemented in Jan 2002 has currently been extended till December 2011 to achieve the targets. In total 98 scholars were selected, out of which only 86 are on board. The last inducted batch of the scholars will hopefully complete their local session (1-2 Years) as well foreign session in (2-3 Years) by the end of 2011.

Candidates who meet the following criteria may apply:

• Pakistani researchers/teachers or fresh-graduates having first class academic career in specified field of science and technology and having already secured any of the following degree or equivalent qualification from recognized university: BE/ME/M.Sc/M.Phil degrees in the First Division. (One 2nd division is allowed either in Matric or FSc.)

• Age on the closing date for the receipt of the application form should not more than 35 years

• Be or have been serving in a public sector university/R&D organization for 2 years or have an active lien to serve a public sector R & D Institution/University/Industry in Pakistan.

Have secured minimum of 1800 scores in GRE (General) old pattern test or 1200 and 4 out of 6 in GRE (General) new pattern. Candidates who have obtained a minimum of 50 percentile in GRE (Subject) are also eligible to apply.

Application forms completed in all respects along with the following documents/information may be submitted to the undersigned on or before 15th April, 2005.

• Attested copies of the certificates, degrees, and transcripts.

• Research proposal oriented to Pakistani problems and environment.

• Forwarding letters of the employers in Pakistan or confirmation of an active liaison with public sector R & D institutes/universities/industries in Pakistan.

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