Academic Fellowship Culminates in Certificate Ceremony at LCWU in Collaboration with PRCCSF and Fatima Jinnah Historical Society at Lahore
Lahore, The Gulf Observer: A distinguished Certificate Distribution Ceremony was held at Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) to mark the successful conclusion of an academic fellowship program organized by the Fatima Jinnah Historical Society, in collaboration with the Pakistan Research Center for a Community with Shared Future (PRCCSF). The initiative was designed to enhance academic engagement with research focused on strategic regional cooperation, development projects, and cross-border partnerships, particularly those related to China-Pakistan relations and other collaborative initiatives.
Commencing on September 11, 2024, and concluding on February 18, 2025, the fellowship program included 25 participants—18 undergraduate (BS) and 7 postgraduate (MS) students—who, over the course of five months, collectively produced 45 research publications. These contributions reflect the intellectual curiosity, analytical rigor, and scholarly potential of the cohort.
The program was conducted under a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between PRCCSF and the Fatima Jinnah Historical Society, emphasizing a shared commitment to promoting research in history, culture, and interdisciplinary future studies.
The ceremony was attended by Prof. Dr. Mehboob Hussain, who served as Chief Guest. Dr. Hussain is a prominent historian, Dean at the University of the Punjab, and a Senior Vice Chairman, Board of Experts, PRCCSF. His address highlighted the significance of youth-led research in shaping academic discourse and acknowledged the role of initiatives like this in nurturing future scholars. He also presented certificates on behalf of PRCCSF, recognizing participants’ scholarly output and dedication.
The certificates were jointly awarded by Prof. Dr. Mehboob Hussain (Chief Guest), Dr. Sumaira Noreen (Head of the History Department, LCWU), and Dr. Kalsoom (Coordinator of the Fellowship Program), each of whom commended the participants for their academic discipline and research contributions.
In addition, Dr. Faiza Saleem, Director of ORIC at LCWU, was acknowledged for her administrative oversight and support, which contributed significantly to the program’s successful execution.
This ceremony stands as a milestone in fostering academic collaboration between educational institutions and research organizations. The fellowship exemplifies how targeted academic initiatives can generate high-impact research, encourage cross-institutional partnerships, and empower young researchers to contribute meaningfully to both national and international academic landscapes.
