Allama Iqbal Open University PhD Admissions Autumn 2026 — Fully Funded Scholarships

Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) invites applications for PhD Admissions Autumn 2026 with merit-based fully funded scholarships for selected PhD programmes. Prospective candidates must apply online and meet programme-specific eligibility and scholarship criteria.

Important deadline: Last date to apply: 2026-08-17.

Eligibility criteria for scholarship:

Candidates must have a minimum CGPA of 3.5/4.0 or equivalent grades in the MS/MPhil degree. Applicants must submit a well-written research proposal aligned with the relevant research areas of the concerned department/faculty. Prior research experience or publication record is preferred but not mandatory. Candidates must be 35 years old or below on the closing date of admission.

Scholarship terms & conditions:

The scholarship will cover full tuition fees for the PhD programme. Selected scholars will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 80,000/-. Scholars will have access to university research facilities, libraries, laboratories and online databases. Scholarship duration is up to four years, subject to satisfactory progress reviews by the department and supervisor. This is a residential scholarship programme; scholars are expected to be physically present at the AIOU main campus as required.

How to apply / Contact:

Check programme details and prospectus on the AIOU website and apply online as instructed there. For queries contact Director Admissions: Email: [email protected] | Helpline: (051) 111 112 468 | Website: https://aiou.edu.pk