On 7th March 2021, Higher Education Commission HEC invites applications for the interim Placement of Fresh PhDs for one year in Universities, Colleges, and Research Organizations. HEC took a great initiative after announcing the Interim placement. It is one of the golden opportunities for all Ph.D. freshers. HEC not only offers interim placement but also awarded other amazing benefits including one-year job experience at reputed institutions, training, and mentoring by HEC for better career opportunities. Moreover, this placement not specific to one discipline but applicable in all areas of study/disciplines under the IPFP Phase-II (Batch·ll). The main reason behind launching this IPFP is to make excellent opportunities for fresh Ph.D. students to obtain academic experience and mentorship for one year.
In Higher Education institutions (HEls), Federal/provincial government postgraduate colleges, or public sector R&D organizations prior to their formal entry into the academic job market. Those who are willing should apply before the last date. The last date for application submission is March 31, 2021.
Eligibility Criteria for Interim Placement of Fresh PhDs Program
The applicant who meets the below-mentioned criteria are eligible to apply
- Applicant having Pakistani/AJK nationality holder can apply
- Applicant’s age should not be over 40 years at the time of applying.
- Having a Ph.D. degree holder from an HEC-recognized Pakistani (or foreign) university completed within the two years preceding the advertisement
- Applicants must publish at least two research publications in HEC-recognized journals or Indexed journals.
- Candidates must be unemployed. However, those holding any Irregular or contractual positions (or other suboptimal jobs) in universities or elsewhere will have to resign and submit a clearance certificate from their previous employer.
HEC Interim Placement of Fresh PhDs Program Benefit
National Faculty Development Program (NFDP):
Under this program, the candidates will get an amazing opportunity to attend free of cost one-month NFDP. It has a highly-qualified team from well-known international and national trainers.
Continuous professional development: Applicants who successfully complete NFDP will also get continuous capacity-building opportunities through various online activities recommended by the National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE) during the period of the fellowship.
One year placement at Host Institution:
HEC will facilitate the IPFP Fellow in getting an opportunity of placement at HEls for one year as an IPFP fellow by sharing credentials of successful candidates.
Mentorship:
A faculty mentor will be assigned to teach IPFP fellows at the host universities.
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Applying Procedure for HEC Interim Placement:-
- The interested candidate can apply through the HEC online portal. Fill the application form online via this link https://eportal.hec.gov.pk/ipfp
- Also, upload the scanned copies of HEC attested Ph.D. degrees and/or an equivalence certificate issued by HEC Equivalence Cell on the e-portal along with the application.
- Deposit an online slip of Rs 3000/· (nonrefundable), as a processing fee In favor of Director General Finance, HEC in Account Number 1742 79001334-01 Habib Bank Limited, must also be uploaded.
- Applicants are required to post the printed application form along with the requisite documents/photocopies and the original fee deposit slip.
Application Deadline:-
The last date for application submission was March 31, 2021. Now, the extended date is 15 April 2021.
