HEC Launches Phase II, Batch VI of PhD Placement Programme
— March 18, 2025
ISLAMABAD (AIA) The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has launched Phase II, Batch VI of the Interim Placement of Fresh PhDs (IPFP) programme, aimed at providing recent PhD graduates with academic experience and mentorship opportunities before formally entering the job market.
Under the programme, fresh PhDs will be placed in higher education institutions (HEIs) and postgraduate government colleges for a one-year tenure. Selected candidates will receive a fixed stipend of Rs. 150,000 per month for 12 months.
Applicants must meet the following criteria to qualify:
• Pakistani or AJK nationality
• Under 40 years of age at the time of application
• PhD degree from an HEC-recognised Pakistani or foreign university, completed within the last two years
• At least two research publications in HEC-recognised or indexed journals
• Unemployed at the time of application (temporary or contractual employees must resign if selected)
The HEC will circulate a list of successful candidates to HEIs, allowing institutions to select candidates based on their needs. Before placement, selected candidates must complete a four-week mandatory training under the National Faculty Development Programme (NFDP), led by expert trainers.
Interested applicants must submit applications online via the HEC e-portal by April 15, 2025, at 4:00 PM. A non-refundable application fee of Rs. 3,000 must be deposited in Habib Bank Limited (HEC Account Number: 1742-79001334-01).
Candidates must also send hard copies of the application form and required documents to the designated HEC office. A pre-assessment test will be conducted on Sunday, May 11, 2025, and candidates scoring 50% or above will qualify for NFDP training.
Successful completion of NFDP training is mandatory before placement as an IPFP Fellow in an HEI. This initiative aims to equip fresh PhDs with valuable academic exposure, enhancing their career prospects in the higher education sector.