Pakistan’s higher education and research ecosystem is witnessing an exciting transformation, with leading institutions offering highly competitive scholarships, fellowships, and engineering positions. From fully funded MS and PhD programs to postdoctoral fellowships and high-paying AI engineering roles, students and professionals now have access to opportunities offering financial support of up to PKR 400,000 per month.

Below is a summary of some of the most attractive opportunities announced for 2026.

1. GIKI Graduate Assistantships 2026

The Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute (GIKI) has introduced new Graduate Assistantships for all MS and PhD programs.

Benefits

✅ Monthly stipend up to PKR 158,000
✅ Full tuition fee waiver
✅ Free hostel accommodation
✅ Available across all MS and PhD disciplines

Eligibility

MS Graduate Assistantship (GA-5)

Minimum 60% marks in HSSC or equivalent
Minimum CGPA of 2.70 in BS/BS Engineering

PhD Graduate Assistantship (GA-6)

Minimum 60% marks in HSSC or equivalent
Minimum CGPA of 2.70 in BS
Minimum CGPA of 3.00 in MS/MPhil

Application Deadline

📅 31 July 2026

Available Programs

Artificial Intelligence
Electrical Engineering
Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Engineering Management
Materials Engineering
Nanotechnology and several other disciplines.

Apply Online: https://lnkd.in/d67MpKwt

Among graduate opportunities in Pakistan, GIKI currently offers one of the most comprehensive funding packages due to the combination of stipend, tuition waiver, and free accommodation.

2. ITU Graduate Fellowships 2026

The Information Technology University (ITU), Lahore, continues to support talented students through merit-based fellowships.

MS Graduate Fellowship

✅ Stipend of PKR 60,000 per month
✅ Available for up to 10% of admitted students
✅ Merit-based award

ITU Graduate Discount

✅ 20% tuition fee discount for new students.

PhD Pre-Doctoral Fellowship

✅ Monthly stipend of PKR 90,000
✅ Full tuition fee waiver
✅ Available for four years for full-time PhD candidates.

ITU remains an excellent choice for students interested in AI, computer science, data science, and emerging technologies.

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3. LUMS SSE Postdoctoral Research Fellowships 2026

The School of Science and Engineering (SSE), LUMS, has announced prestigious Postdoctoral Research Fellowships 2026 in tribute to Nobel Laureate Dr. Abdus Salam.

Benefits

✅ Monthly stipend up to PKR 320,000
✅ Research support funding
✅ International travel funding
✅ One-year fellowship (renewable once)

Preferred Candidates

Women researchers
Candidates with international research exposure
Outstanding researchers across all SSE disciplines

This is currently among the highest-paying postdoctoral opportunities in Pakistan, providing an excellent platform for conducting high-impact research and building international collaborations.

Application Deadline

📅 8 June 2026

4. LUMS AI Hub Lab – Senior Embedded Systems Engineer

The AI Hub Lab at LUMS is hiring a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer for a Gates Foundation-funded Edge-AI project.

Position Highlights

💰 Starting salary from PKR 400,000 per month
📍 Location: Lahore
📅 Application Deadline: 31 July 2026

Requirements

BS/MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering
Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience
Strong skills in C/C++ and Python
Experience with Embedded Linux and device bring-up
Expertise in PCB design, hardware debugging, and automated testing

Preferred Skills

Wireless and cellular testing
Android internals
Edge AI and on-device AI runtimes

For experienced engineers, this is arguably one of the most attractive engineering opportunities currently available in Pakistan.

📧 How to Apply:
Send your CV to nationalaihub@lums.edu.pk with the subject line beginning with “SESE”.

If you know someone with a strong background in embedded systems, edge computing, or hardware validation, please share this opportunity within your network.

Comparison of Opportunities

Institution	Opportunity	Monthly Support
GIKI	MS & PhD Assistantships	Up to PKR 158,000
ITU	MS Fellowship	PKR 60,000
ITU	PhD Fellowship	PKR 90,000
LUMS SSE	Postdoctoral Fellowship	Up to PKR 320,000
LUMS AI Hub	Senior Embedded Systems Engineer	From PKR 400,000