UMT Announces Dr. Hasan Sohaib Murad (HSM) PhD Fellowship Program

The University of Management and Technology (UMT) is pleased to announce the Dr. Hasan Sohaib Murad (HSM) PhD Fellowship Program, which aims to promote high standards of research-based higher education in Pakistan. This initiative will provide fully funded PhD scholarships in various disciplines, including Chemistry, Clinical Psychology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Food Technology, Management, Mathematics, and Textiles.

UMT is committed to raising the standard of research-based higher education in the country says Ibrahim Murad.

Under the fellowship program, admission and tuition fees will be completely waived to relieve the deserving students from the financial burden. Additionally, enrolled students will receive a monthly stipend to support their living expenses, enabling them to focus on their education and research pursuits.

President UMT Ibrahim Hasan Murad shared that the primary objective of the Dr. Hasan Sohaib Murad PhD Fellowship is to foster a culture of higher education and research excellence. He also expressed his enthusiasm for the program, stating that talented students will have the opportunity to pursue their PhD studies without financial constraints.

Mr Murad highlighted that promoting research-based higher education is a top priority for UMT. We are committed to elevating the standards of research-oriented higher education in the country, he added.

The selected candidate will receive a monthly stipend of PKR: 35000/- for a period of three years. Additionally, no tuition fee will be charged. The objective is to support the education and grooming of outstanding young scholars, who would excel in high-quality research and its publication in the most reputed journals of the subject.

PhD Programs Offered

• PhD Chemistry
• PhD Clinical Psychology
• PhD Computer Science
• PhD Electrical Engineering
• PhD Food Technology
• PhD Management
• PhD Mathematics
• PhD Textile

Eligibility Criteria for Dr Hassan Sohaib Murad Fellowship

• MS / M Phil (18 years of education)
• Less than or equal to 30 years on 15th of October of the year of admission
• GRE general with HEC's minimum passing criteria
• The candidates for the Dr. Hasan Sohaib Murad Ph.D. Fellowship shall be required to submit a comprehensive research proposal for their Ph.D. research plans.

Terms and Conditions for Continuation of Dr Hassan Sohaib Murad Fellowship

• Selected candidate shall complete Ph.D. Course in the first year
• Maintain a minimum of 3.5 CGPA during coursework
• Must pass the Ph.D. Comprehensive Exam within a period of 1.5 years.
• A recipient of the Ph.D. fellowship shall not be eligible for extended leave during the regular semesters.