OIC-COMSTECH – University of Sargodha Science in Exile Program for Displaced and Refugee Scholars & Scientists
Call for application is open for 2025
Flyer: Click Here
Background:
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. |
Hosting Country | University of Sargodha (www.su.edu.pk) |
Eligible nationality | 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
For any queries please email at events@comstech.org, and director.el@uos.edu.pk
Contact Information:
Address: COMSTECH Secretariat, 33-Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad
Phone No. : 92 51 9220681-3
Fax : 92 51 9211115, 9220265, 9205264