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HEC CPEC Consortium: Six-Month Research Placement in China for MS/MPhil & PhD Scholars
HEC CPEC Consortium · Islamabad · The Express Tribune,
Admission advertisement published in The Express Tribune on Sunday, 26 July 2026, listed under Islamabad, Pakistan. Issued by HEC CPEC Consortium. The last date printed on the advertisement was Friday, 14 August 2026 and has passed.
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Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan invites eligible MS/MPhil and PhD scholars for six-month research placements in China under the CPEC Consortium of Universities. The programme aims to strengthen Pakistan-China academic linkages and advance research in national priority and emerging fields.
| Issuer | Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan — CPEC Consortium of Universities |
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| Purpose | Short-term (up to six months) research placement in Chinese host universities/institutes |
| Application method | Apply online via HEC website (site/ACCU). Do not send printed application unless requested; shortlisted candidates will be asked for signed printed copies and required documents. |
| Contact | Dr. Farida Anjum, HRD Division, Higher Education Commission, H-8, Islamabad. Email: [email protected] |
| Application deadline | 2026-08-14 |
Eligibility (summary)
| General | Pakistani/AJK nationals; full-time MS/MPhil or PhD scholars enrolled at a recognized Pakistani higher education institution and must remain enrolled during selection and visit; proposed work in China must be directly connected to degree research and feasible within six months; official acceptance/invitation from a Chinese host (university/institute/laboratory) stating host supervisor and duration; host must be a member of the CPEC Consortium of Universities. |
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| PhD applicants | Must have completed PhD coursework; eligible after 18 months of enrollment up to a maximum of 3.5 years measured on the closing date; research topic and synopsis approved by BASR or equivalent competent university body. |
| MS/MPhil applicants | Completion of at least 18 credit hours; must have entered thesis/research stage with topic approved by the host university/department. |
Priority Research Areas (selected)
- Emerging Technologies: AI, machine learning, data science, cyber security, robotics, automation and related disciplines.
- Water, Environment & Climate: water/wastewater treatment, desalination, water security, environmental engineering, climate resilience.
- Energy & Green Technologies: renewables, storage, smart grids, hydrogen, energy efficiency.
- Advanced Industry & Earth Resources: advanced manufacturing, materials, minerals, geosciences, coastal technologies, related disciplines.
- Agriculture, Food & Biotechnology: precision agriculture, sustainable food systems, food security, agricultural biotechnology.
- Infrastructure, Transport & Logistics: bridges/tunnels, ports, shipping, supply chains, sustainable cities.
- Health & Life Sciences: biomedical sciences, telemedicine, public health, pharmaceuticals, infectious disease control.
- Society, Economy & CPEC Studies: economics, trade, Chinese studies, culture, media, tourism, and CPEC-related social sciences.
Notes
Applicants must secure an official invitation/acceptance from a Chinese host and ensure the host is part of the CPEC Consortium. Full application details and submission portal are available on the HEC website. Shortlisted candidates will be advised regarding further documentation requirements.
Published in The Express Tribune on Sunday, 26 July 2026. DailyAds.pk indexes newspaper advertisements; the original notice and the issuing organisation remain the source for final terms and eligibility.
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