The Faculty of Languages and Literature, FLL, International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) has announced its first Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in the Department of Urdu with effect from September 2022. The details were provided by Professor Dr. Najeeba Arif, Dean of the faculty, in this regard she told that an advertisement in print media during the Fall 2022 Admission Campaign of the University has also been published in Daily Jang Rawalpindi on Sunday, 12 June, 2022 however, detailed post comprising the information of fellowship program has also been launched on official social media accounts of the university.
For now, fellowships are limited that will be offered to the best candidates after a thorough review of the research proposals and the applicants’ knowledge including the previous research experience as demonstrated in their curriculum vitae.
The selected scholars will be provided:
- research supervisor with the expertise in the relevant field
- office/study space
- access to all resources available in the libraries of IIUI
- free university transport within the city (as per bus routes), if required
- an opportunity to interact with the students and faculty
- a possibility to teach/co-teach a course at the department, depending upon the fulfillment of all other requirements.Who Can Apply?This program provides a great opportunity to scholars who wish to research on subjects like socio-political study of classical and contemporary Urdu literature South Asian culture and history as depicted in literary texts, Sufi literature, colonial and postcolonial literary milieu in South Asia, Urdu literature and film, Urdu literature and media, compilation of oral traditions, Pakistani culture and society, development of Urdu language and teaching of Urdu as a foreign language.Interested scholars, holding a PhD degree in any relevant discipline are eligible to apply for the fellowship.
Duration
Option 1: 6 months
Option 2: 12 months
Requirement for Completion
- The selected postdoc fellows are required to complete a research project under the expert guidance of the nominated supervisor. (The candidates can give their choice of supervisors if they wish so. It will be taken into consideration if possible.)
- Each postdoc fellow will give one to two seminars during the period of the fellowship.
- After the completion of the project, the postdoc fellows are expected to publish at least one journal article, a monologue or a book as an individual or joint publication with their supervisors
Fee Structure
For national Fellows:
- 25,000/- for 6 months
- 50,000/- for one year
For International Fellows:
- US $300/- for 6 months
- US $ 600/- for one year
How to Apply
Apply through email to
Attach following documents to the application:
- letter of intent
- research proposal of 1000-1500 words along with the proposed duration of the fellowship
- copy of Curriculum Vitae
- 02 Reference letters
Selected applicants will be informed after due process. Admission will be confirmed after the fee is deposited.
Contact:
Room D-005, Imām Abū Hanīfāh Block, International Islamic University, Islamabad. Phone: +92-51 9019645, +92-51 9019612, +92-51 9257972
International Students can take further information from the given below web link:
https://www.iiu.edu.pk/?page_id=312