Pakistan Institute of Development Economics Information For Application
Pakistan Institute of Development Economics Information For Application
Pakistan Institute of Development Economics Information For Application
(Please read the following pages carefully in order to ensure a proper and complete
application and to avoid mistakes that may delay consideration of your application.)
Application Procedure
Required are an application form, a statement of purpose, two reference letters, and
official copies of the transcripts.
(Note: Material submitted in support of an application is not released for any other purposes
and cannot be returned to the applicant.)
Application Form: The application form must be completed fully, either typed or printed
legibly by hand. Be sure to sign the application form.
Transcripts: Two copies of transcripts, duly certified, must be submitted with the application
form. Uncertified copies are not acceptable. To be considered, all documents in languages
other than English and Urdu must be accompanied by officially certified English translations.
Application Fee: A crossed Bank Draft of Rs. 500.00 written in the name of Pakistan
Institute of Development Economics, Islamabad should be submitted along with the
application form.
Statement of Purpose: Write 300–600 words giving a concise view of your special
interest/project in the subject and how the PIDE PhD can help you to realise it.
Reference Letters: Two reference letters are required. They should be written by persons best
qualified to testify to your professional experience and your capacity for graduate work.
Evaluators should use the forms included in the application package and should return the
letters of recommendation in sealed envelops.
English Proficiency Requirement: The students are required to submit proof of English
proficiency. Foreign students must submit a TOEFL (or equivalent test) score of 550 (no older
than two years).
Application Deadline: The application deadline for the Fall 2007 semester is 23rd July, 2007.
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
Name
(last) (first) (middle)
Sex NIC #
Day Month Year
Date of Birth
Home Address
Mailing Address
(If different from
the address above)
Telephone # Fax #
(home) (work)
Person to be notified in case of emergency:
Name:
Relationship:
Address:
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
(List your formal educational experience which resulted in the achievement of a degree,
certification or other equivalent award.)
1. ACADEMIC RECORD
(If you are currently awaiting results, please indicate the probable date of your results)
Level of Education Name of School, From To Degree/ Division/ Subjects Marks/
College or University mo/yr mo/yr Certificate GPA Grade
Secondary Matric
‘O’level
Other
Specify
___________
Intermediate F.A./F.Sc.
‘A’level
Other
Specify
___________
Bachelor B.A./B.Sc.
MBBS
Other
Specify
___________
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
(Begin with present or most recent employment)
BRIEF
JOB TITLE EMPLOYER YEARS/MONTHS JOB
DESCRIPTION
Publications: (attach additional sheets if necessary)
Any research completed but not published: (Give the title and scope of the work, and the name of the
supervisor, if any.)
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
(Write 300 – 600 words concerning the proposed area of study and research and how the
PIDE Program will help you realise the objective.)
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1.
(name)
(position)
(address) (Tel.#)
2.
(name)
(position)
(address) (Tel.#)
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
Checklist
My application includes:
-----completed application form.
-----statement of purpose.
-----crossed bank draft for Rs. 500.00
-----two letters of recommendation.
-----proof of English proficiency. TOEFL/IELTS
-----certified copies of academic record.
-----list of publications/unpublished research.
-----proof of financial support, if applicable.
I hereby certify that the information I have provided is true and accurate to the best of my
knowledge. I understand that all material submitted in support of this application becomes the
property of PIDE and is not returnable.
(Detach this form from the main application and give it to the evaluator (after filling your
part) and then submit it in a sealed envelope together with the application form.)
To be completed by applicant:
-------I waive my right to inspect this recommendation when completed. I understand that it
will remain confidential.
-------I do not waive my right to inspect this document.
To be completed by referee:
Academic Potential
Intellectual Ability
Creative Ability
Integrity
Participation in Extra-curricular
Activities
Position/Title___________________________________
Address _______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
Signature________________________ Date__________________
(Please return this form in a sealed envelope to the applicant or send it directly to the Program Officer, PIDE,
P. O. Box 1091, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan.)
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
(Detach this form from the main application and give it to the evaluator (after filling your
part) and then submit it in a sealed envelope together with the application form.)
To be completed by applicant:
-------I waive my right to inspect this recommendation when completed. I understand that it
will remain confidential.
-------I do not waive my right to inspect this document.
To be completed by referee:
Academic Potential
Intellectual Ability
Creative Ability
Integrity
Participation in Extra-curricular
Activities
Position/Title___________________________________
Address _______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
Signature________________________ Date__________________
(Please return this form in a sealed envelope to the applicant or send it directly to the Program Officer, PIDE,
P. O. Box 1091, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan.)