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  • Monday, December 29, 2025

  • CUI

  • International Office

Description:
Please find below an important communication received from the Higher Education Commission (HEC) regarding the 2026 International Elite Pioneer Program offered by Fudan University, China. This initiative provides fully funded opportunities for Master’s and PhD programs across multiple disciplines, with scholarships available for outstanding international students, including Pakistani nationals.
Key Details:
  • Application Window: December 25, 2025 – January 5, 2026
  • Programs Offered: English-taught Master’s and PhD programs in diverse fields
  • Scholarships: Multiple schemes including Chinese Government and Shanghai Government Scholarships
  • Attachments:
    • Program Introduction
    • Pioneer Program Brochure for Pakistan
    • List of Offered Majors
Therefore, it is requested to disseminate this information among the faculty, students, and staff of your esteemed campus and encourage them to capitalize on this excellent opportunity for advanced education and research training. Please ensure timely circulation given the short deadline.
Thank you for your cooperation in promoting this prestigious opportunity. 



Greetings from HEC

Respected Sir and Madam,

Greetings from the Higher Education Commission, Islamabad.

I am writing to you good offices to apprise of a scholarship opportunity being offered by the Fudan University of China. The initiative namely International Elite Pioneer Program aims to cultivate future-oriented, globally competitive talent through advanced education and research training. As part of countries selected for the pilot project, the scholarships have also been offered to Pakistani diaspora.

About Fudan University:

Fudan University, located in Shanghai, is among China’s most prestigious and historically significant institutions of higher learning. Renowned for its comprehensive academic offerings and strong research ecosystem, Fudan University hosts numerous national key disciplines, research institutes, and laboratories, and places strong emphasis on academic freedom, innovation, and international exchange. The University is currently ranked 36th globally in the Times Higher Education Rankings and 30th in the QS World University Rankings.

About the scholarship:

Under this initiative, Fudan University is offering a range of English-taught Master’s and PhD programs across multiple disciplines for outstanding international students, including Pakistani nationals. Various scholarship opportunities are available under the program. The application window is from December 25, 2025 to January 5, 2026.

For your convenience, the following documents are attached:

  • Program Guide/Brochure for Pakistan (including eligibility criteria, application process, enrolment timelines, documentation requirements, and scholarship details);
  • An Excel sheet detailing the offered programs along with focal persons and contact information for each program.

In light of the above, your esteemed institution is requested to disseminate the said information among relevant student and alumni body of your esteemed university, please. Keeping in view the terse deadline of the scholarship, an urgent action is request, with a humble submission to encourage participation of Pakistani students to apply in Fudan University for their pursuance of post-graduate studies therein.


  • Wednesday, December 24, 2025

  • CUI

  • International Office

Description:

The Applications are now open for the NUS Singapore IRIS Internship 2026. It is a Fully Funded Internship for International students from all around the world. The Duration of the Internship is 2 Months, and it will take place either from May to July or from August to October 2026. The Full form of the IRIS is Internship and Research Immersion in Singapore. This Internship is open to Bachelor’s and master’s students from all fields. There is no application fee, and IELTS is also not required. The objective of the NUS IRIS Internship is to work on Research Projects in their labs under the NUS Faculty.

Features of the NUS IRIS Internship:

· Hands-on Research: Students will collaborate in groups on a research project within NUS labs.

· Expert Mentorship: Students will receive guidance from dedicated NUS faculty mentors.

· Program Events: Candidates will participate in opening and closing ceremonies.

· Extra Activities: City Tours, Industry Visits, and Culture Activities. Explore Singapore and the NUS campus.

Grants: The Program Covers:

· SGD 1200 Stipend/Month

· SGD 600 Travel Allowance

· Free Accommodation on Campus

· Certificate of completion issued by NUS Graduate School

Eligibility Criteria: The Internship is open to all Nationals.

· The Internship is open to all Nationals.

· Candidates from all fields are eligible for the Internship.

· Open to Undergraduates and first-year master’s students.

· Strong Interest in academic research.

Required Documents: To complete the online application, you will need:

· Academic Transcript (Optional)

· CV (Curriculum Vitae)

· Personal Statement

· Letters of Recommendation (Optional)

Deadline: 15 January 2026

Official website: https://cde.nus.edu.sg/graduate/iris-nus/#application

  • Wednesday, December 24, 2025

  • CUI

  • International Office

Description:

The applications are now open for the TIGP Taiwan International Internship Program 2026. It is a Fully Funded Internship for 2 Months that provides hands-on training and Scientific experience at Academia Sinica and in other partner Universities in Taiwan. The TIIP Internship is open to Enrolled Undergraduates, master’s students, and individuals holding a B.S. or master’s degree.

TIIP 2026 Internship Dates:

Applicants can choose from the following three Timelines:

· 1st cohort: 1st May – 30th Jun.

· 2nd cohort: 1st Jun. – 31st Jul.

· 3rd cohort: 1st Jul. – 31st Aug.

Grants: The TIIP Interns will receive:

· USD 950/Month Stipend

· On-Campus Accommodation

· Airfare (up to $500) to Taiwan

· Medical care and support

· Opportunity to receive hands-on training and learn the Chinese language.

· No application fee is required for the internship program.

Eligibility Criteria: The Internship is open to all Nationals.

· Final-year Undergraduate students can apply.

· Students enrolled in a Master’s Degree program can apply.

· Recent B.S. or M.S. graduates are also eligible.

· Students pursuing a Ph.D. degree program are not eligible.

· IELTS/TOEFL is not required.

Required Documents: To complete the online application, you will need:

· CV, Statement of Purpose, and online application form.

· Official academic transcript.

· Two letters of recommendation.

Deadline: 15 January 2026

Official website: https://tigp.sinica.edu.tw/pages/3127

  • Monday, December 22, 2025

  • CUI

  • International Office



LHM Offered Oxford Summer Programmes 2026, short courses of study for international students at Lady Margaret Hall, a college in the University of Oxford. The courses are designed and delivered by academics working at the cutting-edge of research in their field, and taught using Oxford’s world-renowned tutorial teaching system.

 

In 2026 we are offering courses in an exciting range of disciplines, including:

 

  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
  • English Literature
  • Cultural History (with special access to collections in the Ashmolean Museum and Bodleian Library)
  • Philosophy, Politics, Economics, and Law
  • Psychology, Science, and Medicine

 

 

 

I hope that these programmes will be of interest to you, and that you would be able to circulate information about them to your students. Here is a link to our 2026 Prospectus and students can also find out more about the summer programmes, the courses on offer, and how to apply by visiting LMH Oxford Summer Programmes.

 

World-class teaching and academic rigour are at the heart of an LMH Oxford Summer Programme, and all of our courses are taught using the University of Oxford’s renowned tutorial teaching system, in which the week’s teaching culminates in a tutorial, a unique opportunity for personalised and dynamic teaching in classes of only 2 to 4 students.

 

LMH Oxford Summer Programmes are designed to be eligible for academic credit, and we will provide a Lady Margaret Hall transcript and communicate with you to facilitate this as needed. We recommend the award of 15 UK / 7.5 ECTS / 4 US Credits for each course.

 

If you would like to arrange a meeting to discuss the programmes further I would be delighted to speak to you about them. I am also happy to answer questions by email, or provide further materials for you to share with students.


Please note that there will be no financial liability on the part of CUI. Thanks. 

 

If students are interested in applying they may reach out to us at vacation.programmes@lmh.ox.ac.uk, or find the application form here.

 

  • Monday, December 22, 2025

  • CUI

  • International Office

Description:

The JSPS–UNU Fellowship 2026 in Japan is one of the most prestigious fully funded postdoctoral fellowships for international researchers seeking advanced research opportunities in Japan. Jointly offered by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) and the United Nations University – Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS), this fellowship supports high-impact, policy-oriented research addressing global sustainability challenges.

Priority Research Areas: Applicants must propose research aligned with UNU-IAS strategic themes, including:

· Climate Change & Sustainable Development

· Biodiversity, Ecosystems & Society

· Water Security & Resource Management

· Sustainable Innovation & Education

· Governance, SDGs & Public Policy

· Environmental Law & International Cooperation

Grants: This fellowship offers an excellent funding package, making it one of the best postdoctoral fellowships in Japan:

· Monthly living allowance (~ JPY 362,000)

· Round-trip international airfare

· Settling-in allowance

· Health, accident, and travel insurance

· Institutional research support

Eligibility Criteria: Applicants from all countries can apply.

· Hold a PhD degree awarded on or after 2 April 2020, or expect to complete it by July 2026

· Are not a Japanese national or permanent resident

· Are a citizen of a country with diplomatic relations with Japan

· Secure a host supervisor at a Japanese institution

· Show strong academic performance and research potential

How to Apply:

The JSPS–UNU Fellowship 2026 is fully open to Pakistani citizens. Since Pakistan has diplomatic relations with Japan, eligible Pakistani PhD holders can apply without restriction.

Deadline: 31 January 2026

Official website: https://unu.edu/ias/postdoctoral-fellowships#research

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