Scholarships in France for Pakistani Students

The French Embassy in Pakistan aims to help the development of cooperation between French and Pakistani students / scientific organisations, engaged in R&D programs of all the scientific and technology fields. In this framework, the French Embassy in Pakistan has launched a new program for research mobility.

This fellowship program is intended for highly qualified Pakistani doctoral and postdoctoral students and offers them an excellent opportunity to do research in France.

Deadline : 30 Sep 2009
Types of Fellowships Two types of fellowships are available:
TYPE A: Sandwich (split) PhD:
TARGET GROUP : Doctoral students
FELLOWSHIP OBJECTIVE : Part of thesis work in France
FUNDING TERM : 6 months
FELLOWSHIP GRANT : 767 €/month + travel + insurance
TYPE B: Post-Doctoral
TARGET GROUP : Post-doctoral students
FELLOWSHIP OBJECTIVE : Research in France
FUNDING TERM : 3 to 6 months
FELLOWSHIP GRANT : 1300 €/month + travel + insurance

General Rules At the time of their application, candidates for Sandwich PhD and
Post-Doctoral fellowship must :
a.) prove their excellent study and research achievements, have registered for PhD in a Pakistani university/ institute or have already a PhD degree, have an acceptance letter from a French host,
b.) be at most 35 years for Type A or at most 40 for Type B applications.

Application
Deadline for registration : 30th September 2009
Result announcement : December 2009
Starting date of the fellowship : March 2010 onwards
Application form and detailed information are available on
http://www.ambafra-pk.org/
or in the Campus France desks in Alliance française at Islamabad, Lahore, Faisalabad or Karachi.

Contact Details
For any further information please contact:
Eng. Sandie FAVIER
Attachée for Science and Technology
French Embassy in Pakistan / SCAC
Tel : 00.92.51.201. 1535
Fax : 00.92.51.201. 1530
Mobile : 00.92.(0)30. 3.520.6012
Email :sandie.favier@diplomatie.gouv.fr