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Pakistan Scottish PhD Travel Research Grants for Women in UK, 2017

The Scottish Government in collaboration with the British Council is delighted to offer Pakistan Scottish PhD Travel Research Grants for Women to visit a university in Scotland to conduct their research or work on their dissertation. Pakistani students are eligible to apply for this grant.

The British Council is a British organization specializing in international cultural and educational opportunities. It works in over 100 countries: promoting a wider knowledge of the UK and the English language; encouraging cultural, scientific, technological and educational co-operation with the UK; and changing people’s lives through access to UK education, skills, qualifications, culture and society.

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Course Level: Grants are available to pursue PhD research programme.

Study Subject: With the help of this travel grant, the candidate will get the opportunity to visit a university in Scotland to conduct their research or work on their dissertation.

Scholarship Award: Pakistan Scottish Scholarship Scheme PhD Grant will facilitate the award holders with the following:

  • Travel expenses including return ticket to Scotland, visa fee, and insurance
  • Living costs for a period of no more than three months

Number of Scholarships: Not Known

Scholarship can be taken in the UK

Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the scholarship:

All female Pakistani citizens who are currently residing in Pakistan and are enrolled in a PhD program are eligible for application.  In addition, the following criteria must be fulfilled:

  • Applicant must be pursuing a PhD in one of the following fields:

a) Education
b) Sustainable energy
c) Food Security and Agriculture
d) Health sciences
e) STEM education

  • A duly filled out application form
  • Scanned copy of CNIC
  • Scanned copy of transcripts
  • Invitation letter from a Scottish University

(Please note, the candidate will be responsible for contacting and confirming a placement to carry out research)

Nationality: Pakistani students are eligible to apply for this grant.

Pakistan Scholarships

How to Apply: A complete application will include:

  • A duly filled out application form
  • Scanned copy of CNIC
  • Scanned copy of transcripts
  • Invitation letter from host university
  • One letter of reference preferably from a professor who can attest to your academic abilities and research focus

Application Form

Application Deadline: Applications Closes on September 10, 2017 (midnight Pakistan time).

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