Description:
A significant funding opportunity from Wellcome Trust, the Wellcome Career Development Awards, and to request your kind assistance in sharing this with our faculty members. The official details can be found here:
https://wellcome.org/research-funding/schemes/wellcome-career-development-awards Wellcome
Why this is relevant to CUI faculty
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The scheme supports mid-career researchers worldwide (including those based in low- and middle-income countries) to lead their own substantial, innovative research programmes in a wide range of disciplines related to health, life and wellbeing.
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Funding typically covers both research expenses and, under certain eligibility conditions, salary (especially relevant for researchers based in low- and middle-income countries).
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The award duration can extend up to eight years, giving ample time for development and execution of a major research agenda.
Encouragement for Pakistani Researchers:
As per publicly available records, researchers from Pakistan have previously succeeded in obtaining grants from Wellcome, including at least three researchers affiliated with Karachi-based universities in 2013 and 2017. This demonstrates that Pakistani academics are competitive under this scheme, which should give confidence to CUI faculty considering applying.
Given this precedent, we believe many of our accomplished mid-career colleagues at CUI may be well-positioned to apply, especially those who have completed substantive research periods after their PhD, and are ready to propose an independent and innovative research programme.
Therefore, it is requested to disseminate this call among faculty across your esteemed Campus. It would be very helpful if you could encourage interested colleagues to consider applying.
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Call for Applications: Wellcome Early-Career Awards
(Due Date: 17 February 2026, 15:00 GMT)
Description:
I am writing to bring to your attention a significant funding opportunity from the Wellcome Trust, the Wellcome Early-Career Awards, and to request your kind assistance in sharing this with our faculty members. The official details can be found here:
Why this is relevant to CUI faculty
The scheme supports early-career researchers worldwide (including those based in low- and middle-income countries) to design and lead their own innovative research projects in any discipline that has the potential to improve human health, life, and wellbeing.
Funding includes full salary support plus up to £400,000 for research expenses (with additional eligible costs such as overheads, allowances, and support staff—if applicable).
The award period is usually up to 5 years, giving sufficient time for the development and execution of a substantial research programme.
Encouragement for Pakistani Researchers:
As per publicly available records, researchers from Pakistan have previously succeeded in obtaining grants from Wellcome, including at least three researchers affiliated with Karachi-based universities in 2013 and 2017. This demonstrates that Pakistani academics are competitive under this scheme, which should give confidence to CUI faculty considering applying.
Given this precedent, we believe many of our talented early-career colleagues at CUI may be well-positioned to apply, especially those who have completed a PhD (or have equivalent experience), and are ready to propose an independent, innovative, health-oriented research project.
It is therefore requested to disseminate this call (with link and summary) among faculty across relevant departments at CUI. It would be very helpful if you could encourage interested colleagues to consider applying. Thank you.
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Description:
Applications are now open for the UNHCR Internship Program 2026. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), a United Nations agency dedicated to protecting and assisting refugees globally, is seeking interns in various countries. This is a Fully Funded Internship opportunity that includes coverage for Return Travel Costs and provides a partial monthly Stipend to help cover expenses such as food, living costs, and local transportation. The program is open to applicants from all around the world who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate program, or who are recent graduates. The minimum duration for the internship is two months, offering an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in the humanitarian sector.
Grants: Interns who do not receive any support from other organizations, the UNHCR will support them in:
Stipend: Interns will receive a stipend to cover basic living costs and local transportation.
Travel: UNHCR will reimburse return travel costs.
Visa: UNHCR will assist with visa documentation. Interns are responsible for visa fees.
Eligibility Criteria: Applicants from all countries can apply.
· Current student in a graduate/undergraduate program and studying at a https://www.whed.net/results_institutions.php (Search Your University Name). If your Institute Name appears, then you are eligible.
· Students and recent graduates are eligible for the UNHCR Internship.
· Recent graduates are those who have graduated in the last two years.
· IELTS or other language test is not required for the position.
How to Apply for the UNHCR Internship:
Interested Candidates should apply via the UNHCR recruitment platform. All applicants have to complete the online application and submit it. The Link to the official website of the UNHCR Internship application is below:
Deadline: The internship deadline varies by position.
Official website: https://www.unhcr.org/get-involved/work-us/careers-unhcr/types-contracts-and-appointments/internships
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Fully Funded Summer Programs Worldwide
Description:
The International Office is pleased to compile a concise booklet featuring six top fully funded international summer programs for CUI students for the year 2026. Several of these opportunities have rapidly approaching deadlines, and timely dissemination will greatly benefit our students.
It is therefore requested to circulate this information among the students of your esteemed Campus and encourage them to avail these prestigious opportunities. Students should also be advised to keep the International Office in the loop when applying, which will enable us to effectively pursue their nominations with the respective organizers.
Below are the programs with their upcoming deadlines:
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Vienna Biocenter Summer School, Austria (2026) Deadline: 11 January 2026 Duration: 3 months
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CERN OPENLAB Summer Student Programme: Deadline: 26 January 2026: Duration: 2 months
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Kyoto University Amgen Scholars Program 2026, Japan: Deadline: 1 February 2026: Duration: 8 weeks
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Research in Industrial Projects for Students (RIPS) 2025 – Los Angeles: Deadline: 3 February 2026: Duration: 22 June – 21 August 2026
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NUS Amgen Scholars Program, Singapore: Deadline: 1 February 2026: Duration: 8 weeks
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CrossCulture Program in Germany 2026 | CCP 2026: (Due Date: 10 December 2025): Program Duration: 2-3 months
View details
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Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Program 2026-27
Description:
?The Higher Education Commission (HEC) invites applications from Pakistani/AJ&K nationals for the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme (2026-27), launched by the Hungarian Government for Bachelors, One-Tier Masters (OTM), master’s and PhD studies..
Course Level: Bachelor, Master, PhD Degree
Eligibility Criteria: Applicant must be a citizen of Pakistan/AJ&K.
- Applicants enrolled in the last year of their existing study programs/degrees and result awaiting candidates are allowed to apply.
- There is no upper age limit for the application process. Applicant must be 18 years of age on or before 31st August 2026)
- For Bachelor's (Undergraduate Programs) and One-Tier Master's degree programs i.e. Medicine, Dentistry etc. Currently enrolled applicants (final year) are eligible to apply for the scholarship applications process. Note that applicants must have possession of completed HSSC/Intermediate or equivalent before August 01, 2026. In case of failure of submission of final degree and transcript on https://apply.stipendiumhungaricum.hu/ portal before August 01, 2026, candidature will be cancelled.
- For Master's (Postgraduate Programs), applicants must have completed 16 years Bachelors/or equivalent degree before August 01, 2026. Currently enrolled applicants (final semester) are eligible to apply for the scholarship applications process. Note that applicants must have possession of their final degree and transcript before August 01, 2026. In case of failure of submission of final degree and transcript on https://apply.stipendiumhungaricum.hu/ before August 01, 2026, candidature will be cancelled.
- For PhD Programs, applicants must have completed Masters/MS/MPhil degree or equivalent before August 01, 2026. In case of failure of submission of final degree and transcript on https://apply.stipendiumhungaricum.hu/ before August 01, 2026, candidature will be cancelled.
- Attestation of educational documents is not required at the initial stage of the process. After the applicant has been nominated by HEC, certificates/transcripts/degrees to be attached must be attested by the attesting authorities such as IBCC and HEC. Equivalence of O & A level from IBCC/MOFA.
- Some Hungarian universities may require IELTS/TOEFL scores, whereas most of the institutions require English proficiency certificate for the admissions (attained from your respected college or universities).
- All of the required documents are compulsory and must be submitted to the online Stipendium Hungaricum application system by all applicants by 15 January 2026, except for the medical certificate which you must bring with you and present it during the compulsory medical examination in Hungary only if you are awarded a scholarship.
- In case of final selection, applicants will have to submit a bond on legal/stamp paper to HEC that he/she will not change discipline after final award of scholarship, and immediately after completion of his/her degree, he/she will return to Pakistan to serve the country for a period as prescribed by the HEC. In case of failure to do so, HEC reserves the right to recover from candidate or his/her guarantor, a penalty amount as prescribed/decided by the HEC.
- Applicants must fulfill all other requirements set by host Hungarian university/Tempus Public Foundation/Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
- Being nominated by HEC does not mean the award of scholarship, be informed that the award of scholarship is the final decision of Tempus Publiuc Foundation (TPF).
- Please be extra cautious when selecting your preferred study programmes in the Stipendium Hungaricum online application system as most of the study programmes are offered as both full-degree and partial study programmes; therefore, those programmes appear twice. Please make sure that you select the programme marked with the study mode of your desire, because it is impossible to change the study mode after the application deadline.
- USAT/HAT Test Requirements:
- All applicants are required to provide HAT/USAT test scores. Applicant must have obtained a minimum score of 50% out of total marks in HAT/USAT test. The test validity for HAT is 02 years and USAT is 01 year. For this scholarship, applicant must have already obtained a valid HAT (score obtained on or after January 15, 2024) or USAT score (score obtained on or after January 15, 2025).
- Without providing a minimum HAT/USAT test score (minimum score of 50% out of total marks), applications will not be considered for further process.
- Interested applicants who are yet to take HAT/USAT test, may register for the same by visiting https://etc.hec.gov.pk/
- The registration for the HAT/USAT is tentatively scheduled to open on December 8, 2025 and the test is expected to be held on February 1, 2026. The result of this test would be applicable and the final opportunity for eligibility under Hungary Scholarship 2026-27 applications.
- The test score will be automatically updated for the scholarship nominations after the announcement of results, applicants are not required to add their (tentative February 1, 2026 test) marks manually.
- Note-I: It is the sole responsibility of students applying for any professional degree (Medical, Engineering, Nursing, Architecture, Law, Veterinary Medicine, technology etc.) to confirm its accreditation from the respective Councils i.e. Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC), Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC), Pakistan Council for Architects and Town Planners (PCATP), Pakistan Bar Council (PBC), Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council (PVMC), Pakistan Pharmacy Council (PCP) etc.
- Note-II: “As per Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), undergraduate engineering programs of the University of Debrecen and Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) are recognized by the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), however, undergraduate engineering programs of the remaining HEIs are likely to be recognized within due course of time and applicant considering these universities may apply on their own responsibility".
- Note-III: Applicants applying for medical/dental fields are required to follow the updated instructions/announcements provided by PMDC regarding admissions/recognitions of foreign institutions.
Deadline: 15 JANUARY 2026, at 16:00 HRS (PAKISTAN STANDARD TIME)
Official website: https://stipendiumhungaricum.hu/about/
For more detail please visit: https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/scholarshipsgrants/lao/SHSP/Pages/default.aspx
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