Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) PhD and Post-Doctoral Research Programme 2020

To be eligible, an applicant must:

For PhD study

• Have a Master’s degree in one of the fields of study of the programme
• Have a minimum ("Very Good") academic standing
• Preferably have work and/or research experience
• Have a research proposal in one of the fields of study of the programme stating its scientific and development relevance to the community/country
• Be medically fit and be willing to undergo medical tests after selection

For Post-doctoral research

• Have a PhD degree in one of the approved fields of the programme
• Have a minimum ("Very Good") academic standing
• Have not less than two (2) years of experience in the field of research
• Have a record of publications/research in the same field
• Have a research proposal in one of the fields of study of the programme stating its scientific and development relevance to the community/country
• Be medically fit and be willing to undergo medical tests after selection

• Monthly stipend commensurate with the cost of living in the country of study
• Tuition fees, if any, subject to IsDB’s approval (for PhD study)
• Cost of medical treatment at university/government hospital
• Economy class return air tickets (once at the time of joining and on completion of study) and installation and equipment allowance for the students selected to study abroad at partnered universities/countries
• Thesis preparation allowance (for PhD study)
• Scientific papers’ preparation allowance

The following documents are required to be attached along with the application: 

• Applicant's photograph
• Updated CV
• Certified copy of academic transcripts and certificates
• Certificate of good health (if any)
• Research proposal
• Admission letter of the University
• Reference letter

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