Call for Proposal for PhD Programs 2025 at Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences

Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences (KUSMS) has announced a call for research proposals from eligible candidates interested in enrolling in its Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program for the academic year 2025. The Ph.D course is being offered according to the proposal and the availability of research funds in the different areas/subjects.

Eligibility Criteria

The candidates should have: 

Postgraduate qualifications, minimum of 18 years duration (10+2+4+2) with at least 60% marks or CGPA 4.0 in scale of 4.0  health science related subjects (MD/MS/MDS/MSc Nursing/Master's in Public Health, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Pre-clinical subjects or any other health sciences related) and minimum of 2 years work experience in the health-related academic institution after postgraduate qualifications.

Or

Postgraduate qualifications, minimum of 17 years duration with at least 60 % marks or CGPA 3 in a scale of 4.0 in health-related subjects and a minimum of 3 years work experience in a health-related academic institution after postgraduate qualifications.

Course Duration

• Minimum of 3 years and maximum of 5 years for a full-time candidate
• Minimum of 4 years and a maximum of 6 years for a part-time candidate

Application Form, Submission Process, and Deadline 

The eligible candidates must submit the application form with proposal at the office of the Dean KUSMS, Dhulikhel with a copy of the bank voucher of Nepal Investment Bank worth NRs.5000/- each form (nonrefundable), deposited in the name of KUSMS Account Number: 00505030017934 on or before 15 December 2025. The deposit can be made through any branch of the Nepal Investment Bank

Along with the application form, the candidates for the Ph.D. program must also submit the following documents: 

1. Statement of purpose: It should include the candidate's purpose of applying to this program, proposed area of specialization, future plan, and additional relevant information that helps the selection committee in evaluating the application for this Ph.D.
2. Proposed research concept: The research concept shall outline the research that the candidate is proposing for the doctoral degree. The concept should consist of an Introduction and a short literature review with a research gap. Scope, Objective, Proposed methodology, expected outcomes, references, and grant chart. The concept paper should not exceed 2000 words.
3. A portfolio of works and a list of publications that reflect the currently proposed research concept. The articles or editorials published in the local newspapers will not be entertained.
4. Two letters of recommendation from referees, one of which shall preferably be from an academic referee.
5. The candidate must clearly state the interesting topic with the relevant department and must provide the required document.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the admission process.

The total academic fee for the program is NRs. 5,90,000. The fee structure can be revised by the institution as necessary. The fee does not include the funds required for the research work. The candidate is expected to find the sponsorship or arrange the fund by themselves as necessary for the research works.

Download:  Call for Proposal for PhD 2025