Annual Report 2008-09.pdf - Higher Education Commission

PhD Scholarships in
Engineering and Sciences in
Germany
The Scheme was approved in July 2003. The project
envisages to provide doctoral level training to 40
university/college teachers. At present 37 students
are pursuing their studies
PhD Scholarships in Natural
and Basic Sciences, Austria
The Project envisages PhD level training of 45
outstanding public sector university /college
teachers and employees of research
organizations in the field of Basic and Natural
Sciences at reputed universities in Austria. The
Project ensures an adequate supply of teachers,
engineers and technicians with appropriate skills
to meet the changing needs of Pakistan’s
economy and to support technological
advancement.
Quantified Results:
Targets and Achievements:
S.No Total No. of Scholarships Total No. of scholars proceeded to Austria
1 45 43
and are engaged in advanced research in fields of
science and technology at renowned universities
in Germany. The Scheme ensures training and
research opportunities to the university/college
teachers and R&D employees in high-tech fields.
Twelve of the scholars have completed their
studies this year and returned to Pakistan and
joined their parent organizations. Their
association with foreign academic/research
institutes have begun to bring collaborative
research projects and benefits of promising
technologies to the country. Following are the
University / Institute wise details of HEC scholars
who have completed their degrees:
Discipline wise distribution of scholarships:
S.No Name of Discipline
1
2
3
Biological and Medical science
Physical Science
Engineering and Technology
Total No. of Scholarships
Total 43
4
36
3
Name of University/Institute
International Islamic University, Islamabad
University of Peshawar
Govt. College University, Lahore
University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore
University of the Punjab, Lahore
NED Karachi
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology
Government Gordon College, Rawalpindi
Government Islamia College, Lahore
Total
Number of Scholars (returned in each dicipline)
Engineering
Science
1
1
1
1
2
1
7
Physical
Science
1
2
1
4
Information
Technology
1
1
Total
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
12
11