PAKISTAN INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS

INFORMATION FOR APPLICATION

Pakistan Institute of Development Economics

P.O. Box 1091, Islamabad, 44000

Pakistan

Telephone: (+92-51)9206610-20, 9206622-27

Fax: (+92-51)9210886

Web:

(Please read the following pages carefully in order to ensure a proper and complete application and to avoid mistakes that may delay consideration of your application.)

Application Procedure

Required are an application form, a statement of purpose, two reference letters, and official copies of the transcripts.

(Note: Material submitted in support of an application is not released for any other purposes and cannot be returned to the applicant.)

Application Form: The application form must be completed fully, either typed or printed legibly by hand. Be sure to sign the application form.

Transcripts: Two copies of transcripts, duly certified, must be submitted with the application form. Uncertified copies are not acceptable. To be considered, all documents in languages other than English and Urdu must be accompanied by officially certified English translations.

Application Fee: A crossed Bank Draft of Rs. 500.00 written in the name of Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, Islamabad should be submitted along with the application form.

For M.Phil. and Ph.D. Programmes

Statement of Purpose: Write 300–600 words giving a concise view of your special interest/project in the subject and how the PIDE PhD can help you to realise it.

Reference Letters: Two reference letters are required. They should be written by persons best qualified to testify to your professional experience and your capacity for graduate work. Evaluators should use the forms included in the application package and should return the letters of recommendation in sealed envelops.

English Proficiency Requirement: The students are required to submit proof of English proficiency. Foreign students must submit a TOEFL (or equivalent test) score of 550 (no older than two years).

Application Deadline: The application deadline for the Fall 2007 semester is 23rd July, 2007.

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

PAKISTAN INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT

ECONOMICS, ISLAMABAD

(Please type or print in block letters)

Application for admission to (tick the relevant box)

Masters in Economics

Masters in population Studies

Masters in Econometrics and Statistics

Masters in Business Administration

M.Phil. in Economics

Ph.D. in Economics

Term Starting in (year)------

Name

(last) (first)(middle)

Sex NIC #

Day Month Year

Date of Birth

Place of BirthCountry of Citizenship

Home Address

Mailing Address

(If different from

the address above)

Telephone #Fax #

(home) (work)

Person to be notified in case of emergency:

Name:

Relationship:

Address:

How did you learn about the Programme?

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

(List your formal educational experience which resulted in the achievement of a degree, certification or other equivalent award.)

  1. ACADEMIC RECORD

(If you are currently awaiting results, please indicate the probable date of your results)

Level of Education / Name of School, College or University / From mo/yr / To mo/yr / Degree/
Certificate / Division/ GPA / Subjects / Marks/ Grade
Secondary / Matric
‘O’level
Other
Specify
______
Intermediate / F.A./F.Sc.
‘A’level
Other
Specify
______
Bachelor / B.A./B.Sc.
MBBS
Other
Specify
______
Post Graduate / M.A./M.Sc.
Mphil
Other
Specify
______

Have you taken the TOEFL or IELTS YesNo

If yes, mention TOEFL or IELTS, date and score:______

(List your formal educational experience which did not result in the achievement of a degree, certification or other equivalent award.)

Any other honours or awards:

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

(Begin with present or most recent employment)

job title / employer / years/MONTHS / BRIEF
joB description

Publications: (attach additional sheets if necessary)

Any research completed but not published: (Give the title and scope of the work, and the name of the supervisor, if any.)

______

______

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

(Write 300 – 600 words concerning the proposed area of study and research and how the PIDE Program will help you realise the objective.)

RECOMMENDATIONS:

1.

(name)

(position)

(address)(Tel.#)

2.

(name)

(position)

(address)(Tel.#)

FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

  1. SOURCE:personalinstitutional
  1. If institutional, please provide documentary proof.

Checklist

My application includes:

-----completed application form.

-----statement of purpose.

-----crossed bank draft for Rs. 500.00

-----two letters of recommendation.

-----proof of English proficiency.TOEFL/IELTS

-----certified copies of academic record.

-----list of publications/unpublished research.

-----proof of financial support, if applicable.

I hereby certify that the information I have provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that all material submitted in support of this application becomes the property of PIDE and is not returnable.

(Applicant’s signature)(Date)

Please mail this application and supporting documents to:
The Program Officer,
Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, P. O. Box 1091, Islamabad44000, Pakistan.
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
(Detach this form from the main application and give it to the evaluator (after filling your part) and then submit it in a sealed envelope together with the application form.)

To be completed by applicant:

APPLICANT’S NAME: ______FOR DEGREE IN: ______

FOR ACADEMIC YEAR: ______

------I waive my right to inspect this recommendation when completed. I understand that it will remain confidential.

------I do not waive my right to inspect this document.

To be completed by referee:

  1. Period of Contact ______In what Capacity? ______
  1. Please rate the applicant in comparison with his peers.

Below Average / Average / Very Good / Outstanding / Inadequate opportunity to observe
Academic Potential
Intellectual Ability
Creative Ability
Capacity for Work
Ability to Work in a Group
Integrity
Participation in Extra-curricular Activities
Ability to communicate in English
Ability to communicate in Urdu
3. Please assess the applicant’s academic abilities.
4. Please assess the applicant’s overall potential.
Referee’s Name______Telephone ______
Position/Title______
Address ______
______
______
Signature______Date______

Instructions for returning recommendations:-

(Please return this form in a sealed envelope to the applicant or send it directly to the Program Officer, PIDE,

P. O. Box 1091, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan.)

LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
(Detach this form from the main application and give it to the evaluator (after filling your part) and then submit it in a sealed envelope together with the application form.)

To be completed by applicant:

APPLICANT’S NAME: ______FOR DEGREE IN: ______

FOR ACADEMIC YEAR: ______

------I waive my right to inspect this recommendation when completed. I understand that it will remain confidential.

------I do not waive my right to inspect this document.

To be completed by referee:

  1. Period of Contact ______In what Capacity? ______
  1. Please rate the applicant in comparison with his peers.

Below Average / Average / Very Good / Outstanding / Inadequate opportunity to observe
Academic Potential
Intellectual Ability
Creative Ability
Capacity for Work
Ability to Work in a Group
Integrity
Participation in Extra-curricular Activities
Ability to communicate in English
Ability to communicate in Urdu
3. Please assess the applicant’s academic abilities.
4. Please assess the applicant’s overall potential.
Referee’s Name______Telephone ______
Position/Title______
Address ______
______
______
Signature______Date______

Instructions for returning recommendations:-

(Please return this form in a sealed envelope to the applicant or send it directly to the Program Officer, PIDE, P. O. Box 1091, Islamabad44000, Pakistan.)