Latest HEC Faculty Development Program 2025 is available on this Jobs Centre website. All residents of Punjab can avail themselves of these golden opportunities for the hardworking students from the HEC team.
The Faculty Development Program (Batch-IV) for Pakistani Universities for 2024–2025 has been declared by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan.
This initiative aims to enhance the quality of education by providing scholarships to faculty members of public sector universities in Pakistan and AJK to pursue a PhD degree at HEC-recognized institutions. The selected scholars will receive funding for up to four years, including a 12-month research opportunity at a foreign university.
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| Posted on: | February 16, 2025 |
| Category: | Government Jobs | Hot Jobs | Latest Jobs | Management Jobs | Scholarships |
| Organization: | HEC |
| Newspaper: | Dawn | Dawn Jobs |
| City: | Islamabad |
| Province: | Federal |
| Education: | PhD |
| Last Date: | March 10, 2025 |
| Vacancies: | Multiple |
| Company: | Higher Education Commission - HEC |
| Address: | Higher Education Commission (HEC) Sector H-9, East Service Road, Islamabad, Pakistan |
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How to Apply for Latest HEC Faculty Development Program 2025?
1. Online Application:
- Visit the HEC portal at https://scholarship.hec.gov.pk.
- Fill out the online application form.
- No hard copies or documents are required at this stage.
2. Application Fee Submission:
- Deposit a non-refundable fee of Rs. 1000/- via 1Link 1Bill Invoice at banks, ATMs, or online banking.
- Select 1Link 1Bill Invoice payment in your mobile banking app.
- Click Bill Payment, enter the consumer number generated by the HEC portal, and pay.
- Verify the payment on the HEC application portal.
3. Final Submission:
- Complete and submit the online application.
- Ensure you receive an acknowledgment of submission.
Overview of HEC Faculty Development Program
- Program Type: PhD Scholarships
- Fields Covered: All fields
- Organized By: Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan
- Eligibility: Faculty members of public sector universities
- Funding: Local (Pakistan-based) with foreign research collaboration
- Deadline: March 10, 2025
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the HEC Faculty Development Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
✅ Nationality: Must be a Pakistani/AJK national.
✅ Education: Must have MS/MPhil or equivalent (18 years of education).
✅ Age Limit: Maximum 45 years at the time of application.
✅ Employment Status: Must be a full-time regular faculty member of a public sector university/DAI.
✅ Experience: At least two years of consecutive teaching experience at the parent/serving university.
✅ Academic Performance: Minimum 60% marks in the annual system or 3.0 CGPA out of 4.0 in the semester system.
✅ Test Requirement: Must have a valid HAT/GRE General Test score with at least 60% passing marks (test taken between May 2023 – May 2025).
✅ Restrictions: Candidates already enrolled in a PhD before Spring 2024 or those availing other HEC/government/university scholarships are not eligible.
✅ Not Eligible: Visiting or adjunct faculty members cannot apply.
Selection Process
The selection process is based on the following evaluation criteria:
- Academic Merit (Assessed via HEC’s Academic Evaluation Formula)
- HEC Aptitude Test (HAT/GRE General Test) scores
- Interview by Subject Experts
Important Guidelines & Conditions
- Selected candidates must secure admission in a non-parent university.
- Research at a foreign university is allowed under HEC collaboration agreements.
- The discipline selection will align with the needs of higher education institutions.
- Candidates must meet all HEC PhD program requirements before admission.
- Any error/omission in the application may result in cancellation.
- HEC reserves the right to accept/reject applications.
Benefits of the Faculty Development Program
- Full tuition fee coverage for PhD studies.
- Monthly stipend for living expenses.
- Funding for research work.
- Opportunities for foreign research collaborations.
- Career growth and promotion opportunities in academia.
How to Maximize Your Chances of Selection?
✅ Score high in HAT/GRE General Test: A strong test score boosts your academic ranking.
✅ Select a reputed university: Choose a well-recognized HEC-approved university for your PhD.
✅ Ensure your research area aligns with higher education needs in Pakistan.
✅ Submit a well-documented application: Avoid errors or missing details.
✅ Demonstrate a strong teaching record: Show impactful contributions to academia.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Can faculty members from private universities apply?
❌ No, only faculty members of public sector universities/DAIs are eligible.
Q2: Can I apply if I am already in a PhD?
❌ No, candidates enrolled in a PhD before Spring 2024 cannot apply.
Q3: Is there an age relaxation policy?
❌ No, the maximum age limit is 45 years.
Q4: How do I prepare Test?
✔️ Practice verbal, analytical, and quantitative reasoning using past papers and study guides.
Q5: Can I apply if I am on a contractual teaching position?
❌ No, only regular faculty members are eligible.
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