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IsDB Merit Scholarship Programme for High Technology (PhD & Postdoc)

Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) · Multiple

IsDB's Merit Scholarship Programme funds researchers from member countries, including Pakistan, for PhD or postdoctoral research in applied science and high technology at leading universities. Candidates must be nominated by their home institution.

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Expected deadline

107 days

Sunday, 31 January 2027

Expected; last cycle closed on 2026-01-31 (for 2026–27).

What it covers

Full tuition
Monthly stipend
Medical insurance
Thesis preparation allowance
Return air tickets and installation allowance
Conference allowance (PhD)

Who can apply

Citizen of an IsDB member country (Pakistan eligible)
PhD: up to 35 with a master's degree; postdoc: up to 40 with a PhD
"Very good" academic record
At least 2 years of related work/research (PhD) or 5 years (postdoc)
Research publications in the field
Endorsement from a nominating institution

Documents you need

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IsDB online application
Degree certificates and transcripts
Research proposalDevelopment relevant to Pakistan
Nomination letterFrom home institution
Publication list
Admission/acceptance letter
Recommendation letters

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