AKU-IED Post-Doctoral Fellowship Programme
Introduction
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. Fellows will be appointed under one of the four fellowship themes identified for the 2027 cycle and will work closely with a senior faculty mentor.
The Fellowship is intended to provide early-career researchers with a structured opportunity to develop their academic and professional experience through research and engagement with AKU-IED faculty and the wider academic community.
Fellowship Themes – 2027 Cycle
- Non-Formal Education
- Environmental Education
- Multigrade Teaching
- Mathematics & Science Education
Fellowship at a Glance
| Fellowship cycle | 2027 |
| Duration | Up to 10-12 months |
| Employment type | Fixed term |
| Full-time equivalent | 100% |
| Locations | AKU-IED, Karachi Professional Development Centre, Chitral Professional Development Centre North, Gilgit |
Who Can Apply?
- 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.
How to Apply
Applicants should prepare the following documents:
- A cover letter describing your qualifications, research interests, and reasons for applying, in relation to your chosen theme (maximum 2 pages, approximately 1,000 words).
- 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.
- Your doctoral thesis abstract.
- Two references, of which one must be a current or former PhD supervisor.
Indicative Timeline (2027 Cycle)
| Shortlisting | October 30, 2026 |
| Interviews | November 15–20, 2026 |
| Offers issued | November 30, 2026 |
| Fellows commence | January 1-15, 2027 |
What Fellows Receive
- Market competitive monthly remuneration will be offered.
- A structured, mentored pathway into academic life, guided by a senior faculty member.
- Hands-on experience across research, grant writing, and course development.
- Visibility within the University's research community, including seminar presentations.
Contact
For further information or queries regarding the Post-Doctoral Fellowship Programme, please contact:
ied.raps@aku.edu
