HEC CPEC Consortium: Six-Month Research Placements in China – Call for Applications
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Issuer: Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan. HEC invites eligible MS/MPhil and PhD scholars enrolled at recognized Pakistani higher education institutions to apply for six-month research placements in China under the CPEC Consortium of Universities. The placements aim to strengthen Pakistan–China academic linkages and advance research in national priority and emerging fields.
| Program | Six-month research placement in China for MS/MPhil and PhD scholars |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan — HRD Division |
| Eligible applicants | Pakistani/AJK nationals enrolled full-time in MS/MPhil or PhD at a recognized Pakistani higher education institution; must remain enrolled during selection and proposed visit. Host university in China must be a member of the CPEC Consortium of Universities and provide an official invitation/acceptance. |
| PhD applicant requirements | Completed PhD coursework; eligible after 18 months of enrollment up to a maximum of 3.5 years (measured on closing date); research topic and synopsis approved by BASR, DASR, or equivalent competent university body. |
| MS/MPhil applicant requirements | Completion of at least 18 credit hours and entry into thesis/research stage with topic approved by host university/department. |
| Host &formalities | Official acceptance/invitation from a Chinese university, institute or laboratory naming the research area, host supervisor and proposed duration is required. Proposed work in China must be directly connected to the applicant’s degree research and feasible within six months. |
| How to apply | Submit online via HEC website: http://www.hec.gov.pk/Site/ACCU. Do not send a printed copy of the online application; shortlisted candidates will be advised to provide a signed printed copy with requisite documents. |
Priority research areas (selected):
| Area | Examples / Focus |
|---|---|
| Emerging Technologies | AI, machine learning, data science, cyber security, robotics, automation |
| Water, Environment & Climate | Water/wastewater treatment, desalination, water security, environmental engineering, climate resilience |
| Energy & Green Technologies | Renewables, energy storage, smart grids, green hydrogen, energy efficiency |
| Advanced Industry & Earth Resources | Advanced manufacturing, materials, geosciences, marine and coastal technologies |
| Agriculture, Food & Biotechnology | Precision agriculture, sustainable food systems, agricultural biotechnology, bioengineering |
| 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, CPEC-related social sciences |
Notes: Proposed research in China must be feasible within six months and aligned with the applicant’s degree research. Host institution must be part of the CPEC Consortium of Universities. For full application details, eligibility documentation and any program deadlines, applicants should visit the HEC link above.
Published in The News International 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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