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Eligible programmes & fields
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About this opportunity
Post-Doctoral Fellowship is an official-source-verified opportunity offered by Aga Khan University in Pakistan. Eligible academic level: Postdoctoral. Recorded funding: Funding & benefits. Application deadline: Not stated by the official source — check the official page. Review the verified eligibility, benefits and official application route below before applying. Applicants must have completed their PhD within the last three years or have only minor revisions pending. The program requires a CV and a 1,500-word research proposal outline that specifies the research question and methodology. Fellows are based at AKU-IED in Karachi and gain access to resources like the DARE Programme and libraries.
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including Education. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
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Eligibility requirements
- Applicants must hold a PhD, or have successfully defended their PhD with only minor revisions pending, within the last three years.
- The PhD should be in Education, Social Sciences or Natural Sciences with a strong component of Education.
- Applicants is willing to be based at AKU-IED Karachi, PDC-Chitral or PDCN-Gilgit for the duration of the Fellowship.
“The Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development (AKU-IED) invites applications for its Post-Doctoral Fellowship Programme, a career development opportunity for early-career researchers who have completed their PhD within the last three years.”
Should you apply?
This is a Postdoctoral-level opportunity working in Education. The decisive requirement, in Aga Khan University's words, is: "The Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development (AKU-IED) invites applications for its Post-Doctoral Fellowship Programme, a career development opportunity for early-career researchers who have completed their PhD within the last three years." Expect to prepare 2 documents (listed below).
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: Postdoctoral.
- Study area: Education.
- Prior degree / academic background: Applicants must hold a PhD, or have successfully defended their PhD with only minor revisions pending, within the last three years..
- Study destination: Pakistan.
Review carefully if
- Applicants who do not hold the required prior degree/background may not be eligible.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Required documents
- CV, including a full list of publications.
- A brief outline of a research proposal in one of the four announced themes (maximum 1,500 words, excluding references). The outline should indicate a research question and methodology.
Application process
Application checklist
- Compare your profile with the verified eligibility criteria on this page.
- Review the official application page for the complete list of required documents.
- Use the official application route linked on this page rather than a third-party submission form.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply?
In Aga Khan University's own words: "The Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development (AKU-IED) invites applications for its Post-Doctoral Fellowship Programme, a career development opportunity for early-career researchers who have completed their PhD within the last three years."
What level of study is it for?
It is for Postdoctoral level researchers at Aga Khan University in Pakistan.
Is there a deadline?
The official page does not state a closing date. Confirm timing directly with Aga Khan University before preparing an application.
Where do I apply?
Directly with Aga Khan University, through the official application page linked from this record.
What documents are required?
The official page lists 2 items: CV, including a full list of publications, A brief outline of a research proposal in one of the four announced themes (maximum 1,500 words, excluding references). The outline should indicate a research question and methodology.
How was this information verified?
Every fact on this page was read from Aga Khan University's official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier rechecks automatically; the sources and the last check date are listed at the bottom of the page.
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 6 Oct 2026 · Verified 9 h ago
About Aga Khan University
Aga Khan University is based in Pakistan and publishes this opportunity on its own official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier reads directly.