Queen Mary is keen to contribute actively to the development of Pakistan’s higher education sector and is pleased to announce the creation of two Queen Mary, University of London – Pakistan Capacity Building Scholarships. Each of these scholarships will provide full tuition fees for full time MPhil/PhD study at Queen Mary in one of the following areas:

Biological and Chemical Sciences
Computer Science
Electronic Engineering
Engineering
Materials
Mathematical Sciences
Physics

Eligibility

1. Applicants must be Pakistani/AJK nationals who are currently studying or working at an institution recognised by the Higher Education Commission, Pakistan.
2. Candidates must have a minimum of sixteen years of education (MSc, MA, MBA, ME, MS, B.E / BSc (Engg), M.B.B.S or equivalent) in a relevant field.
3. Students with MS level qualifications and research experience will be at an advantage.
4. Candidates should have graduated within the last 2 years.
5. Candidates should have first division marks throughout their academic career.
6. Candidates must meet Queen Mary’s standard English requirements – IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
7. Candidates must be able to support themselves financially either through personal finance or through support from their institution. UKBA guidelines state that living expenses in central London are £9,600 per year.

Application Procedure

1. Applications should be made on the Queen Mary Capacity Building Scholarships Application Form and returned to
   The Graduate Admissions Office
   Queen Mary, University of London
   London E1 4NS
   Tel. no. 020 7882 5533
   Fax no. 020 7882 5588
   email: admissions@qmul.ac.uk
2. Candidates should read carefully the Guide to Applying for a Research Degree and follow the advice contained within it.
3. Applications must reach the Graduate Admissions Office by April 15th 2010.
4. Applications will be considered by the Graduate School and successful candidates informed by the end of 15th May 2010

Contact Details
For further information on these scholarships please contact:

Mr Nabeel Vehra
Regional Manager
n.vehra@qmul.ac.uk
Queen Mary, University of London (Regional Office)
Tel: +92 42 5692705
Fax: +92 42 5692706

OR

Ms Angeliki Polatou
The Graduate Admissions Office
Queen Mary, University of London
London E1 4NS
Phone:+44 20 7882 3080
Fax: +44 20 7882 5588
Email: a.polatou@qmul.ac.uk