Ministry of Federal Education Announces Allama Iqbal Visiting Fellowship Chair 2026 at University of Cambridge
The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, Government of Pakistan, has announced the vacant post of Allama Iqbal Visiting Fellowship Chair at the Centre of South Asian Studies, University of Cambridge. Applications are being accepted through the National Job Portal (NJP), with a deadline of September 25, 2026.
About the Fellowship
The Allama Iqbal Visiting Fellowship Chair is a distinctive academic appointment — a Pakistan government-funded position hosted at one of the world's leading centers for South Asian scholarship. Named after the philosopher-poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal, the Chair reflects Pakistan's ongoing investment in projecting its intellectual and academic heritage internationally, particularly within the humanities and social sciences.
As Visiting Fellow, the selected candidate will teach at the University of Cambridge for the duration of the fellowship term, engage with the wider academic community, and contribute to advancing scholarship on Pakistani history, culture, language, and society within an internationally respected research environment. Beyond teaching, the role carries an expectation of academic and cultural representation, encouraging closer ties between Pakistani and Cambridge scholarly communities.
Eligibility Criteria
- Grade: BPS-20 | Vacancies: 1 | Type: Contract
- Qualification: PhD from an HEC-recognized university in Leadership & Management, Islamabad Studies, Education, English Literature, English Linguistics, Educational Leadership & Management, or Research (Library & Jurisprudence)
- Age limit: Maximum 55 years
Given both the academic caliber and international profile of this position, applicants are expected to have an established research and teaching record, along with subject-matter expertise directly relevant to South Asian studies, Pakistani history, or related humanities fields.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates should apply online through the National Job Portal before the deadline of September 25, 2026. Given the academic nature of the role, applicants should ensure their CV highlights peer-reviewed publications, prior teaching or fellowship experience, and any existing engagement with international academic institutions.
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