Habib University Dean’s Fellowship Program 2025

Habib University’s three-year Dean’s Fellowship Program is a unique pre-doctoral offering that is designed to provide emerging scholars and researchers an unparalleled opportunity to prepare them for admission into competitive PhD or terminal degree programs in their field. This professional fellowship is an exclusive opportunity for aspiring academics to advance their skills and knowledge through contextual research, personalized mentoring, and teaching opportunities within a vibrant and innovative academic community.

Opportunities For Dean’s Fellows

Research

This program, at the best university in Pakistan, serves as a research fellowship, which allows our academics to actively and extensively participate in in-depth study. Through this research-focused program, Fellows develop a specific research plan and proposal with the support of their faculty mentors, allowing them to:

. Explore potential for collaborative research
· Access exclusive research grants
. Engage and collaborate with Habib University students for their research
. Disseminate research findings through publications and seminars

Mentoring

The mentoring experience is designed to support Fellows in achieving their academic and research goals. The Fellowship program includes mentoring from experienced faculty members, which allows Fellows to:

. Develop and advance their research agenda
. Explore doctorate/terminal degree programs and funding options

Teaching

This teaching fellowship offers Dean’s Fellows the opportunity to gain the required pedagogical experience by designing and conducting lectures for courses in a range of areas, giving them the chance to:

. Translate their research into innovative elective courses

. Receive guidance from the Center for Pedagogical Excellence (CPE) for employing advanced pedagogical methods in class

Professional Development

As part of the Fellowship program, Fellows also receive professional development opportunities to improve their research skills and PhD application profile. These opportunities include:

. An extensive onboarding program

· Professionalization workshops

. Participation in trainings and development opportunities
. Exclusive interactions with global academics to enhance PhD applications

Community Engagement

Beyond research and teaching, Dean’s Fellows get the opportunity to engage with the Habib University community for various projects. They can initiate collaboration with a variety of departments and programs, including:

. The Office of Research and Graduate School Curation Program (GSCP)
. The Career Curation Program (CCP)
. Academic Centers

. The Playground

Application Details

Applying for the Dean’s Fellowship Program is simple. The sections below outline the ideal candidate profile, the application and selection process, and the generous benefits offered through the program.

Eligibility Criteria

• Individuals with a strong academic background who are committed to pursue a doctorate program or a terminal degree within the next three years.
• Passionate individuals who have recently completed or are in the process of completing a Master’s degree from a high-quality academic institution within or outside Pakistan. (Individuals who are graduating a few weeks later should consult the Program office about their eligibility.)
• Individuals seeking a unique teaching and research fellowship with personalized mentoring and the chance to engage with undergraduate students in a vibrant academic community.
• Individuals aged 28 years or under are preferred for this fellowship program.