Meezan Industry Fellowship Program - 2026

The Meezan Industry Fellowship Program (MIFP) is a strategic initiative designed to foster collaboration between academia and the Islamic banking industry. It provides faculty members with a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience, engage in applied research, and bring industry-informed insights back into their classrooms. 

Fellowship Benefits

Participation in the Meezan Industry Fellowship Program offers a wide array of professional and academic benefits:

• Engage directly with Meezan Bank’s key departments gain exposure to core banking functions and decision-making processes.
• Collaborate with banking professionals to conduct research addressing current industry challenges, supported by the Bank’s resources.
• Receive an official certificate from Meezan Bank upon successful completion.
• Build long-term professional relationships with Meezan Bank, creating opportunities for future projects, academic collaborations, and thought leadership.
• Fellows on the research track may publish their work as case studies, white papers, or articles in academic and industry journals, with facilitation and co-branding support from Meezan Bank in line with Bank’s guidelines.

Program Placement

Fellows will be placed in departments that align with their academic background, research interests, and professional goals. Each placement is carefully matched to maximize both contribution and learning. 

The Program offers opportunities across key functional areas of Meezan Bank, including:

• Shariah Compliance
• Risk Management
• Information Technology
• Human Resources
• Consumer Banking

Duration

The Meezan Industry Fellowship Program offers a flexible, onsite engagement of 1 to 3 months, depending on the scope of work and the mutual agreement between the fellow and Meezan Bank. Fellows may participate on a full-time or part-time basis. The Program will run from June to September 2026.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicant shall be a full-time faculty member at a reputable university.
• Preference will be given to PhD holders. However, candidates with at least a Master’s degree or those currently enrolled in a PhD program are also eligible.
• Applicants should demonstrate a strong academic record and evidence of interest in Islamic banking, finance, or applied industry research.

A minimum of 5 years of teaching experience is required.

Adherence to Meezan Bank Policies

All selected fellows are expected to uphold the values and professional standards of Meezan Bank throughout the fellowship duration. Participants must comply with the Bank’s internal policies.

Location:

All fellows are required to be physically present for the duration of the Fellowship Program. The Program will be conducted onsite at Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad & Multan. Travel Allowance (TA) / Daily Allowance (DA) are not applicable for this Program.