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UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, FAISALABAD, PAKISTAN

Directorate of Research
Phone: 041-9200183, 9200161, Ext. 3600, 3601, 3603, Fax: 041-9200193
Email:

FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, UAF

TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE AWARD OF Ph.D. SCHOLARSHIPS

The following are the terms & conditions for the award of Ph.D Scholarships (overseas) under Faculty Development Proramme (FDP) of the UAF and the acceptance of the award is an acknowledgement of these obligations:

1)  An awardee will not change the course of studies as specified by the awardee in the application form or in the letter of award.

2)  An awardee will not hold anyother scholarship/stipend during the fellowship period of his/her studies.

3)  Fresh awardee must take/get admission in the department/universities where course work and research Thesis are compulsory for the award of Ph.D Degree. In such universities in technological advanced countries the candidates may initiate their admission process at an early convenience since admission will be the sole responsibility of the scholar.

4)  The awardee must submit six monthly progress report through his supervisor.

5)  Change of university/institute at any stage of studies is not encouraged but due to unavoidable circumstances, it will only be admissible giving logical justification with prior approval of the UAF.

6)  Basic Eligibility Criteria

a.  Must be a Pakistani/AJK National.

b.  Scholar should have a degree with minimum 16 years of education with no 3rd division or grade ”D” in his/her career.

c.  Maximum age is 35 years, except for people working on regular basis (including temporary likely to become permanent) in public sector institutions whose maximum age is 40 years, by the closing date of applications.

d.  Scholars must qualify the GRE (subject) type test for the FDP scholarship as well as terms and conditions for the overseas scholarships as may be prescribed or amended from time to time by the host university.

e.  Scholarship will be awarded to candidates in disciplines in which they have earned B.Sc. /M.Sc. and/or M.Phill degrees.

Qualifying Score for GRE (Subject) Type Test is FIFTY PERCENT (50 %)

Conversion of GPA into grades/division (or as approved by HEC)

Formula for conversion of GPA into percentage of marks/divisions on the scale of 4.00

Grade / % Marks / GPA / Division
A / 80-100 / 3.30-4.00 / Distinction
B / 65-79 / 2.50-3.29 / 1st Division
C / 50-64 / 1.80-2.49 / 2nd Division
D / 40-49 / 1.00-1,79 / 3rd Division
F / Below 40 / 0.00-099 / Fail

Formula for conversion of GPA into percentage of marks/divisions on the scale of 5.00

Grade / % Marks / GPA / Division
A / 80-100 / 4.30-5.00 / Distinction
B / 65-79 / 3.50-4.29 / 1st Division
C / 50-64 / 2.80-3.49 / 2nd Division
D / 40-49 / 2.00-2.79 / 3rd Division
F / Below 40 / 1.00-1.99 / Fail

Formula for conversion of GPA into percentage of marks/divisions on the scale of 6.00

Grade / % Marks / GPA / Division
A / 80-100 / 5.30-6.00 / Distinction
B / 65-79 / 4.50-5.29 / 1st Division
C / 50-64 / 3.80-4.49 / 2nd Division
D / 40-49 / 3.00-3.79 / 3rd Division
F / Below 40 / 2.00-2.99 / Fail

7)  An awardee has to execute a bond with the UAF to serve in the UAF for five years after completion of studies.

8)  An awardee shall sign an agreement with the UAF on non-judicial papers (stamp papers) to the effect that in case the awardee fails to complete his/her study, he/she will refund to the UAF the total amount spent on his/her studies by the UAF. The format for the application and Deed of Agreement attached must be followed.

9)  In addition, a personal guarantee of a person of means Rs. 0.8 million at least on non-judicial (stamp) paper to the effect of ensuring the recovery in case of default would need to be furnished, available as attachment and that the certification of financial soundness as attached.

10) The UAF would monitor the Academic progress/performance of the Awardee as and when deems necessary.

11) Every Scholar upon completion degree has to deliver a seminar on his/her studies at UAF.

12) Upon completion of degree, the scholars will be absorbed on tenure track at UAF as Assistant Professor.

13) The awardee will have to fulfill all the formalities as and when required by the host university/degree awarding institute along with the fulfillment of the requirements of UAF.

14) The degree/certificates provided by the candidate must be duly verified by the concerned education board in case of metric/F.Sc. and attested copy of equivalence certificate incase of ‘O’ and ‘A’ level by IBCC and HEC In case of (B.Sc./M.Sc./M.Phil etc.

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UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, FAISALABAD, PAKISTAN

Directorate of Research
Phone: 041-9200183, 9200161, Ext. 3600, 3601, 3603, Fax: 041-9200193
Email:

APPLICATION FORM FOR Ph.D. SCHOLARSHIPS

Instructions: Use Capital Letters, Strike out Not Applicable Columns

Name
Father's Name
Name of University/Institution
Name of Supervisor approved (if available)
(with e-mail,Phone No with area code)
Field of study
Department/Faculty
Focused Area of Research
Date of Registration in Ph.D
Employment Details of Scholar
Name of Current Employer with Address (in case of more than one employment, use Extra Sheets) / Category of Employer (Federal/Prov/Semi-Govt, Autonomous, Corporation, Private) / Post held with BPS / Period served
From To / Nature of Job (Regular/ Contract/Adhoc)
Personal Details of Scholar
Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)
Domicile
e-mail address
Telephone with area code
Mailing address
Permanent address
Address of person for emergency contact
Academic Details of Scholar
Name of Exam (tick) / Grade / Division / %age / CGPA / Marks obtained / Out of (Total) / Distinction (position / medal/ certificate)
HSSC/O-level
HSC/A-level
B.Sc (14 Years of education)
MSc/B.Sc (16 years of education)
MS/M.Phil. (18 years of schooling)
Other (Master in Computer Sciences)
In Case the Scholar has Worked on any Thesis/ Research Paper, Please Give Details.
(Use extra sheets where necessary, on the format below)
Title of Thesis/ Research Paper
Published / Accepted to be Published in (Name of Journal)
Type of Journal (Tick where applicable) / National / Regional / International
Year of Publication
Submitted for Publication (if yes, please give details)
Title of Thesis/ Paper
To be Published in (Name of Journal)
Type of Journal (Tick which is applicable) / National / Regional / International
No Such publication done/ is under processing: (Tick this column if, applicable)
Have you ever applied aboard for such or any other relevant training
Yes
No
If yes, what is the status of that application Not Applicable
Country ______Institute/Organization______
Applied on ______Sponsoring agency______
Title______
Status______
I ______S/o, D/o ______having NIC # ______solemnly declare that the particulars listed above are correct to the best of my knowledge. In case any misrepresentation is identified by UAF at a later stage, my scholarship will immediately be terminated. Consequently I'll be liable to pay back all the releases made by UAF (stipend + Grant) in my favor to the Vice Chancellor, UAF.
Name of Scholar / Signature / Date:
Recommended by Head of Institute (If serving) / Signature / Date:

CHECK LIST

1.  Application form

2.  CV (Bio-data)

3. Research proposal (Maximum A4 Size two pages typed on double line space.)

4. Attested copy of ID card

5. Set of all supporting academic credentials

a. Attested photocopy of Matric certificate

b. Attested photocopy of Inter certificate

c. Attested photocopy of Equivalence certificate in case of ‘O’ and

‘A’ level by IBCC.

d. Attested photocopy of Bachelors degree and transcript

e. Attested photocopy of Master degree and transcript by

f. Attested photocopy of M.Phil degree and transcript (if available)

g. Any other certificate or degree or supporting

document

6. Offer/Acceptance letter from supervisor/university abroad (If applicable).

7. Recent Passport Size Photographs (4 No).