COMSTECH and The University of Lahore has launched a special collaborative program offering scholarships in Full Degree Programs, Fellowships and Short-term Training to the nationals of Republic of Bangladesh. These scholarships will support students, scholars, scientists, engineers and technicians from Bangladesh.
The QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025 has ranked The University of Lahore (UOL) among the top 500 universities globally. UOL has market-driven curriculum, excellent teaching and learning, robust applied and academic research, and efficient management systems.
Fields of Study
These scholarships can be availed in wide range of fields of
Allied Health Sciences
AI and Advance Computing
Engineering
other STEM Disciplines
Eligibility
Nationals of Bangladesh
Nationals of Bangladesh, residing in any country of the world are eligible to apply for this programme.
Between the age of 17- 45 years
Female candidates and Minorities will be given preference.
Target beneficiaries
Students. young researchers, scholars, scientists (enrolled in PhD, Masters, undergraduate programmes or involved in active research) are eligible for this programme.
Technical personnel’s working for S&T and Engineering laboratories (For technicians training programme).
Duration of Award
The duration of Full Degree Program, Fellowship and Short-term Training will be covered under this award. Duration can be extended with mutual agreement of host institution and COMSTECH secretariat.
Benefits
COMSTECH secretariat will cover the following expenses for scholarships:
1 economy class round trip from applicant home and host institution for the whole scholarship period
Local transport for airport pick up and drop off.
Host institutions will provide tuition fee waiver for the students of full degree programs
Host institutions will provide an honorarium and free accommodation for the researchers and trainees, respectively.
COMSTECH and The University of Lahore has launched a special collaborative program offering scholarships in Full Degree Programs, Fellowships and Short-term Training to the nationals of Republic of Bangladesh. These scholarships will support students, scholars, scientists, engineers and technicians from Bangladesh.
The QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025 has ranked The University of Lahore (UOL) among the top 500 universities globally. UOL has market-driven curriculum, excellent teaching and learning, robust applied and academic research, and efficient management systems.
Fields of Study covered under this program includes
These scholarships can be availed in wide range of fields of Allied Health Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Sciences, Social Sciences, Management Sciences, Arts & Architecture, Languages & Literature, Information Technology and Pharmacy
Nationals of Bangladesh, residing in any country of the world are eligible to apply for this programme.
Between the age of 22- 45 years
Female candidates and Minorities will be given preference.
Target beneficiaries
Students. young researchers, scholars, scientists (enrolled in PhD, Masters, undergraduate programmes or involved in active research) are eligible for this programme.
Technical personnel’s working for S&T and Engineering laboratories (For technicians training programme).
Duration of Award
The duration of Full Degree Program, Fellowship and Short-term Training will be covered under this award. Duration can be extended with mutual agreement of host institution and COMSTECH secretariat.
Benefits
COMSTECH secretariat will cover the following expenses for scholarships:
1 economy class round trip from applicant home and host institution for the whole scholarship period
Local transport for airport pick up and drop off.
Host institutions will provide tuition fee waiver for the students of full degree programs
Host institutions will provide an honorarium and free accommodation for the researchers and trainees, respectively.
OIC-COMSTECH, the Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation of the OIC (Organization of Islamic Cooperation), was established by the Third Islamic Summit of OIC held at Makkah, Saudi Arabia, in January 1981. The President of Pakistan is the Chairman of OIC-COMSTECH. The core mandate of OIC-COMSTECH is to strengthen cooperation among OIC Member States in science and technology (S&T) and enhance their capabilities through training in emerging areas, undertake follow-up-actions and implementation of the resolutions of the OIC, and to draw up programs and submit proposals designed to increase the capability of the Muslim countries in science and technology (S&T). The ultimate aim is to build and nourish a scientific culture in addition to using S&T as a major contributor to socio-economic development and rapid industrialization.
Introduction of University of Technology Sarawak (UTS):
The University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) is a full-fledged university located in Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia. It was established in 2012 as the University College of Technology Sarawak (UCTS) and was upgraded to a university in 2021. UTS is wholly owned by the State Government of Sarawak through Yayasan Sarawak (Sarawak Foundation). UTS is committed to providing students with affordable world-class university education that nurtures creative and entrepreneurial leaders through a broad education in science and technology. UTS offers 34 programs under six schools, with an emphasis on developing programs in collaboration with industries, local communities, government policy institutions and local and international
organizations. It has produced over 2,600 graduates with an average employability rate of 99.1%, making it one of the highest employability rates in Malaysia. UTS also has six research centers contributing solutions to local challenges by employing science, technology and digital innovation towards achieving social, economic and environmental sustainability’s. In the last Ten years, UTS has expanded its teaching roots to become a comprehensive research-intensive university.
The UTS campus boasts state-of-the-art facilities and a unique post-modernist neo-futuristic architectural style. UTS is the first university in Malaysia to be awarded a Green Building Index “Platinum Index” rating and has participated in the UI Green Metric University Ranking since 2020. Diverse educational pathways and the push for transdisciplinary learning continue to reflect its role as a state-owned university, where novel pedagogies and teaching approaches such as community-based service learning are used. UTS is committed to enhancing teaching and learning, student welfare and research development for making Sarawak a developed state by 2030.
Call Status
Call For Application is Open for 2025 for 6-months Research Fellowships
Host Institution
University of Technology Sarawak, Malaysia (www.uts.edu.my)
Minimum degree held
M.S/MSc for studentship and PhD for Research Fellowship in relevant field of study
Duration
6 months (Full Time)
Age limit
20 – 50 years
Areas of Research
Cyber SecurityHuman-Computer Interaction/Participatory DesignSustainable Energy and Advanced MaterialsArtificial Intelligence and STEM Education
Language
The language of instruction is English.
Terms of the Scholarships
Selected candidates will be eligible for one economy class return air ticket for the entire duration of the fellowship
The fellowships are offered for a maximum duration of six months.
COMSTECH will provide free-return economy class ticket while UTS will provide free accommodation for a single person and a food allowance of RM 442.00 per month for MSc holder and RM 663.00 per month for PhD holder to the selected candidates.
Application Submission
Applicants must complete the application form and attach the required documents at: Click Here
Only selected applications will be notified via email
Closing date for applications: Friday 4th April, 2025
Background:
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation consists of 57 countries which accounts for 1.9 billion of the global population. A large number of these countries are faced with various challenges, such as poverty, food insecurity, climate change and lack of health facilities. However, one common factor remains in all that they lag far behind in science, technology and innovation in comparison to the developed world. Among these, one issue of prime importance is the need for trained researchers and technical personnels in various fields of science and technology with emphasis on health.
To meet the above stated challenges, the Hunan University of Chinese Medicine (HUCM) and OIC- COMSTECH will join hands to offer technicians training.
Objective:
To overcome the lack of trained researchers in the OIC member states, COSMTECH (the Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation of the OIC (Organization of Islamic Cooperation)), in collaboration with top ranked university of China, HUCM, proposes technicians training program to provide hands on training on various medical and STEM fields for S &T capacity building.
Through this collaboration, 20 technicians will be trained at various research centers, and laboratories of HUCM. Technicians will be trained for 2-4 weeks at the various labs/ centers of HUCM.
Target Beneficiaries:
This program will benefit researchers and technicians/technologists working in instrumentation sections/laboratories, facilities of teaching institutions, hospitals, R&D laboratories and those who are in need of research training on various or specific sophisticated scientific instruments being used in their relevant fields.
Eligibility Criteria:
For technicians training: The candidate should hold at least diploma of associate engineering, engineering technologist, lab technologist, students at least holding MS degree in STEM fields and laboratory science involved with sophisticated scientific equipment in various STEM fields.
The candidate must be a regular employee (endorsed by the institution) of parent university, hospital or research institution.
Age limit is 28- 40 years.
Nationals of OIC member and observer states can apply.
The candidate must sign an agreement with parent institution to serve the parent institution for at least one year on completion of training.
Preference is given to women applicants and those working in Least Developed OIC Countries (LDCs) of the OIC member countries.
Benefits of Training:
The research fellow/trainee will be provided with international low-cost airfare, visa fee by COMSTECH.
Whereas HUCM will accommodation to incoming scholars / trainees.
Trainees will be placed in the relevant laboratories in institution.
أطلقت الكومستيك بالتعاون مع سفارة الجمهورية اليمنية في إسلام أباد “برنامج COMSTECH-CCoE اليمن” في يونيو ٢٠٢٢ لبناء قدرات العلماء اليمنيين. حيث عقد سعادة محمد مطهر العشبي سفير اليمن بباكستان سلسلة من الإجتماعات مع المنسق العام للكومستيك لبدء هذا البرنامج.
في المرحلة الأولى ، قدمت الكومستيك ٥٠ منحة دراسية للمواطنين اليمنيين. تم تقديم هذه المنح من قبل المركز الدولي للعلوم الكيميائية والبيولوجية (ICCBS) (جامعة كراتشي) ، جامعة لاهور (لاهور) ، أكاديمية الخدمات الصحية (HSA) (إسلام أباد) – المؤسسات الأعضاء في إتحاد التميز للكومستيك (CCoE).
في المرحلة الأولى ، أكمل ١٧ باحثا بنجاح زمالاتهم في المؤسسات المعنية ، وعادوا إلى اليمن لخدمة الوطن.
ومن بين هذه الزمالات السبعة عشر ، تم إجراء أحد عشر زمالة في جامعة لاهور وعدد ثلاثة زمالات لكل من المركز الدولي للعلوم الكيميائية والبيولوجية (ICCBS) (جامعة كراتشي) و أكاديمية الخدمات الصحية (HSA) . و في المرحلة الثانية ، قدمت الكومستيك ١٨ منحة دراسية أخرى وحدثين تدريبيين ميدانيين في اليمن في مجالات الصحة والزراعة والمناخ بدعم كلا من جامعة لاهور ، المركز الدولي للعلوم الكيميائية والبيولوجية (ICCBS) ، أكاديمية الخدمات الصحية ، جامعة السند الزراعية تاندوجام ، المركز الوطني للبحوث الزراعية ، جامعة الإدارة والتكنولوجيا ، جامعة سارقودا والجامعة العليا.
تم إطلاق برنامج COMSTECH-ICGEB في يناير ٢٠٢٢ ، والذي يقدم منحا بحثية و زمالات و برنامج أستاذ زائر لتنظيم ورش عمل في التقنيات الناشئة لبناء قدرات دول منظمة التعاون الإسلامي في مختلف جوانب التكنولوجيا الحيوية والهندسة الوراثية.
وبموجب هذا البرنامج المشترك، تم تمويل ١١ مشروعًا بحثيًا تعاونيًا (CRPs) في الفترة ٢٠٢٢-٢٠٢٣بقيمة ٢٠٠,٠٠٠ يورو. ومن بين هذه المنح الأحد عشر، حصلت خمس منح على مبلغ ٢٠,٠٠٠ يورو لكل منها، في حين منحت خمس منها علي مبلغ ١٧,٠٠٠ يورو لكل منها، وحصل مشروع واحد على ١٥,٠٠٠ يورو. تم الإنتهاء من بعض هذه المشاريع بنجاح والبعض الآخر قيد التنفيذ سيتم الإنتهاء منه بحلول أغسطس ٢٠٢٥. وقد تلقى هذه المنح عدد باحث واحد لكل من الجزائر ، مصر ، إيران ، الأردن ،الكويت ،تونس وتركيا ،بينما حصل عدد باحثان من ماليزيا وإثنين من باكستان علي هذه المنحة تم إيلاء إهتمام خاص للتوازن بين الجنسين وحصلت ٤٥٪ (٥ مشاريع) من العالمات على هذه المنح من أصل ١١.
الجزء الثاني من هذا البرنامج كان عبارة عن الزمالات. تم تقسيم هذا الجزء إلى قسمين – الأول عبارة عن زمالات قصيرة الأجل إنضم بموجبها الحاصلين علي الزمالات إلى مختبرات المركز الدولي للهندسة الوراثية والتكنولوجيا الحيوية (ICGEB) للقيام بعملهم البحثي، والثاني هو الإستفادة من خطط التنقل بين بلدان الجنوب.
في الزمالات قصيرة المدى في ICGEB، تم منح ٨ زمالات حيث تم منح زمالتين لباحثين من الكاميرون وأيضا إثنين لباحثين من نيجيريا وعدد زمالة لباحث واحد لكل من مصر ، إيران ، الأردن و باكستان. مُنحت خمس من أصل ثماني زمالات للعالمات. لأسباب شخصية تخلى ٣ من الحاصلين علي الزمالة عن هذه الفرصة. أما الخمسة المتبقية فهي قيد التنفيذ وسيتم الإنتهاء منها بحلول أغسطس ٢٠٢٥.
في المستوى الثاني من عروض الزمالات – زمالات SMART (التنقل بين الجنوب والجنوب)، تم تقديم ست منح دراسية. حصل عليها باحثون من الكاميرون ،مصر ،العراق ،نيجيريا ،السودان وتونس على هذه الزمالات للانضمام إلى مؤسسات العمل البحثي في المجر وجنوب إفريقيا والمملكة العربية السعودية والجزائر وزيمبابوي وتركيا. لأسباب غير متوقعة، تخلى أحد الحاصلين علي الزمالة عن هذه الفرصة. فازت عالمتان بزمالتين من بين هؤلاء الستة.
في قطاع الزمالات، تم منح إجمالي ١٤ زمالة، تخلى ٤ من بين الحاصلين علي الزمالة عن الفرصة، و١٠ زمالات قيد التنفيذ، حيث إكتمل بعضها وسيكتمل الباقي بحلول أغسطس ٢٠٢٥.
وكان الجزء الثالث من هذا البرنامج المشترك هو تنظيم ورش عمل حول التقنيات الناشئة لبناء قدرات دول منظمة التعاون الإسلامي. ومن المقرر تنظيم ثلاث ورش عمل في ماليزيا ونيجيريا وباكستان. تم تنظيم حدثين الذي قُرر عقدهما في نيجيريا وماليزيا بنجاح في فبراير وأغسطس ٢٠٢٤ على التوالي، ولم يتسن تنظيم الحدث الثالث.
يقع مقر المركز الدولي للهندسة الوراثية والتكنولوجيا الحيوية (ICGEB) في تريست (إيطاليا) وديربان (جنوب إفريقيا) ونيودلهي (الهند) . كومستك هي لجنة وزارية دائمة تابعة لمنظمة التعاون الإسلامي للتعاون العلمي والتكنولوجي ومقرها في إسلام أباد ، باكستان.
COMSTECH, The Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation of the OIC, is committed to promoting higher education, research and capacity building of OIC member states. It has started several programs focusing on building capacity of member states in areas of science, Technology, and Health particularly.
COMSTECH and The University of Lahore has launched a special collaborative program offering exclusive scholarships in Associate Degree Program (ADP) in Biomedical Engineering Technology, and Embedded Systems (2.5 years with pathway to BS) for Africa. 25 Scholarships in each program are available. These scholarships are offered to candidates from OIC Member States in Africa and Muslim Minorities in other countries in Africa.
The QS World University Ranking, Sustainability 2025 has ranked The University of Lahore (UoL) among the top 500 universities globally. The UoL has market-driven curriculum, excellent teaching and learning, robust applied and academic research, and efficient management systems. The UoL is distinguished member of COMSTECH Consortium of Excellence.
Benefits
COMSTECH secretariat and UOL will cover the following expenses for scholarships:
1 economy class round trip from applicant home and host institution for the whole scholarship period
Local transport for airport pick up and drop off.
Host institutions will provide tuition fee waiver for the students of full degree programs
Eligibility:
Having 12 years of Education in Science/ Comp. Science.
Citizen of OIC member country of Africa, Muslim Minority in other country in Africa.
Age Bracket 17 – 30 years.
Duration of Award
The duration of scholarship will be same as full Degree Program. Duration can be extended with mutual agreement of host institution and COMSTECH secretariat.
Conflicts around the world have led to the displacement of millions of people, resulting in a significant impact on research and higher education for those affected. Armed conflicts, civil wars, political instability, and persecution force people to flee their homes and seek refuge in other countries or within their own borders. Many refugees were involved in research or higher education in their home countries prior to displacement. The conflict disrupts their research projects, academic careers, and scientific contributions.
This program aims to support displaced and refugee scientists to stay up-to-date in their field, maintain meaningful careers, and be in a position to help rebuild their countries, once conditions allow. Until then, these professionals can be valuable assets for the countries in which they arrive.
Furthermore, this program aims to provide displaced and refugee scholars and scientists who have not yet found a safe and long-term host country an opportunity to pursue their studies/research/degrees, at the prestigious University of Sargodha, Pakistan
Call Status
Call For Application is Open for 2025 for Full Degree Programs, Short-term Fellowships & Trainings.
Displaced/Refugee from Afghanistan, Palestine, Somalia, Sudan, Syria,Yemen,Iran, Libya and Lebanon
Minimum degree held
M.S/MSc for Research Fellowship and PhD for Post-Doc Research Fellowship in relevant field of study. For Degree programs and requirements: (www.su.edu.pk)
Duration
6 months (Full Time) for research fellowships.
Age limit
Maximum 25 years (For Research Fellowship), 50 years (For Post-Doc Research Fellowship)
Areas of Research
Computer Sciences & IT Pharmaceutical Sciences Engineering & Technology Biotechnology Allied Health Sciences Food Science & Technology Human Nutrition Agricultural Sciences
Language
The language of instruction is English.
Terms of the Scholarships
Applicants should be displaced or refugee scholars and scientists: i. Currently living in any OIC Member State and holding the right to live and study in the respective country. OR ii. Able to travel to Pakistan. Please note that the program is not suitable for scholars at risk who need specific assistance to leave their home country. Awardees are responsible for arranging the logistics and safety of their own relocation.
Those travelling from outside Pakistan will be eligible for one economy class return air ticket for the entire duration of the fellowship/degree.
Applicants who hold citizenship or permanent residency in Pakistan or in safe third countries are not eligible to apply.
The fellowships are offered for a maximum duration of six months.
The University of Sargodha will provide free accommodation for the selected candidates.
Application Submission
Applicants must complete the application form and attach the required documents : Click Here
Only selected applications will be notified via email
COMSTECH and The University of Lahore has launched a special collaborative program offering scholarships in Full Degree Programs, Fellowships and Short-term Training to the nationals of OIC member states in Africa. These scholarships will support students, scholars, scientists, engineers and technicians from OIC member states in Africa.
The QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025 has ranked The University of Lahore (UOL) among the top 500 universities globally. UOL has market-driven curriculum, excellent teaching and learning, robust applied and academic research, and efficient management systems.
Fields of Study
Allied Health Sciences
AI and Advance Computing
Engineering
other STEM Disciplines
Eligibility
Nationals of OIC member states in Africa.
Nationals of OIC member states in Africa, residing in any country of the world are eligible to apply for this programme.
Between the age of 22- 45 years
Female candidates and Minorities will be given preference.
Target beneficiaries
Students. young researchers, scholars, scientists (enrolled in PhD, Masters, undergraduate programmes or involved in active research) are eligible for this programme.
Technical personnel’s working for S&T and Engineering laboratories (For technicians training programme).
Duration of Award
The duration of Full Degree Program, Fellowship and Short-term Training will be covered under this award. Duration can be extended with mutual agreement of host institution and COMSTECH secretariat.
Benefits
COMSTECH secretariat will cover the following expenses for scholarships:
1 economy class round trip from applicant home and host institution for the whole scholarship period
Local transport for airport pick up and drop off.
Host institutions will provide tuition fee waiver for the students of full degree programs
Host institutions will provide an honorarium and free accommodation for the researchers and trainees, respectively.
OIC-COMSTECH, the Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation of the OIC (Organization of Islamic Cooperation), was established by the Third Islamic Summit of OIC held at Makkah, Saudi Arabia, in January 1981. The President of Pakistan is the Chairman of COMSTECH. The core mandate of COMSTECH is to strengthen cooperation among OIC Member States in science and technology (S&T) and enhance their capabilities through training in emerging areas, undertake follow-up-actions and implementation of the resolutions of the OIC, and to draw up programs and submit proposals designed to increase the capability of the Muslim countries in science and technology (S&T). The ultimate aim is to build and nourish a scientific culture in addition to using S&T as a major contributor to socio-economic development and rapid industrialization.
Introduction to Gourmet:
Gourmet Foods is among the largest retail chains of food products in the South Asia, with headquarters in Lahore, Pakistan. It has seven processing units across the country and over 100 stores in Lahore only. The company was founded by a visionary entrepreneur Mr. Muhammad Nawaz Chattha in 1987. It has outlets in throughout Pakistan, and has been providing quality products to its customers.
Gourmet is a fast-growing company that started with bakery retail business and then expanded horizontally. Now Gourmet is engaged in different industries such as Beverages, Banking, Catering, Construction, Sugar Mills, Restaurants, Agriculture and News Network. Gourmet also has strong R&D units in the field of food processing, and agriculture.
Objectives:
The objective of the COMSTECH-Gourmet Industrial Internship Program is to foster innovation and research and development (R&D) across diverse industrial sectors, including food processing, engineering, plant operations, recycling, and so forth. This program aims to provide interns with hands-on experience and exposure to cutting-edge technologies and methodologies, thereby enhancing their practical skills and theoretical knowledge. By engaging in real-world projects, interns will contribute to the advancement of industrial processes and the development of sustainable solutions, ultimately driving technological innovation and improving operational efficiencies in the fields of human nutrition and value addition.
