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Ministry of Higher Education and scientific research

Ministry of Higher Education and scientific research. Dr. Amanj Saeed Advisor to the Minister of Higher education and Scientific Research amanj.saeed@krg.org. Higher education initiatives. Higher education initiatives. Human Capacity Development Program (HCDP). HCDP.

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Ministry of Higher Education and scientific research

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  1. Ministry of Higher Education and scientific research Dr. Amanj Saeed Advisor to the Minister of Higher education and Scientific Research amanj.saeed@krg.org

  2. Higher education initiatives

  3. Higher education initiatives

  4. Human Capacity Development Program (HCDP)

  5. HCDP • Investing in human recourses to prepare future academic and business leaders. • Annual Budget of (US$100 million) has been allocated. • Sending top students abroad to study and train in some of the best universities in the world.

  6. Fully funded scholarship Living expenses 1800 USD per person & 2700 USD for families Annual travel expenses Health insurance One year Language course fee. Academic tuition fees

  7. Target program and Duration of Study: • Msc/MA/PHD Duration of Study: • The duration of a scholarship program depends on the field of specialty, the institution, and the country. • Generally • Master studies: 1-2 year(s). • Doctorate programs PhD 3-5 years.

  8. Specialties: • Based on Requirements of: • Higher Education and Universities • Government sector. • private sector • organizations of civil society • Reflection of requirements of job market in Kurdistan Region.

  9. Specialities Science Engineering Humanities Language Low and political Science Business and Administration Agriculture Medical studies

  10. Target countries Students are sent to internationally approved universities : • United Kingdom • Canada • United States of America • Western Europe • Turkeya • Japan • Malaysia • India • China • Korea • Egypt • Iran

  11. Who can apply for HCDP scholarship • Ministry of Higher Education staff. • Entire work force and staff of the ministries and establishments of KRG • Private sector

  12. Selection criteria • Based on Merit • Point based system depending on: • Average BSc Score • Language test score • Age of the candidate • Years of Experience. • Offer letter (conditional/unconditional)

  13. Electronic system Online application Advanced software, changes the applicant profile to points (Point based system) Electronic ranking Electronic selection

  14. Total Score Calculator (point based system)

  15. Online application

  16. MHE discussion portal

  17. Point based system • Transparency • Equal opportunity • Social justice Change the culture • People confidence in the system. • Self motivation and hard work are the only way to secure the scholarship.

  18. Result Announcement (transparency)

  19. HCDP Awards

  20. Great Success Within two year period 2200 students reached their classroom

  21. Great success

  22. Students went to the universities of the following countries

  23. Management Supreme committee Ministry of Higher education Ministry of Planning HCDP committee HCDP committee

  24. HCDP investment for future • 4425 scholarships • Counselling services • Language courses • Offer letters and placement . • Pre-departure orientation • Academic follow up

  25. Challenges English language. Changing University. Placement of Medical candidates.

  26. New PhD pathway The key objectives of this program revitalize research clear focus on needs of Kurdistan while connecting with the outside world. 

  27. New PhD pathway The new PhD program consists of four years of full-time research students will be jointly supervised by a local and an international scientist from a centre of excellence.  

  28. New PhD pathway • Outcomes: • Production of internationally competitive collaborative research • Publication of research with international impact. • In-depth experience in research and encourage them to be creative and innovative.

  29. Potential areas for collaboration

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