PU Faculty Member Awarded Prestigious Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholarship

By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore, Pakistan
Lahore, Pakistan — Assistant Professor Muhammad Adnan Shan from the Punjab University Centre for Applied Molecular Biology (CAMB) has been awarded the Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholarship for the academic year 2025–26.
The Fulbright Postdoctoral Program, funded by the United States Government, is one of the most competitive international academic scholarships, designed to promote academic excellence, research collaboration, and cultural exchange between Pakistan and the United States.
Under this prestigious scholarship, Muhammad Adnan Shan will conduct advanced postdoctoral research in the United States, focusing on his expertise in forensic genetics, contributing to cutting-edge research while strengthening international academic collaboration.
Punjab University Vice Chancellor and faculty members congratulated Shan on his achievement, recognizing it as a source of pride for the university and Pakistan’s academic community. They highlighted that this success reflects the university’s strong research culture and its ongoing commitment to excellence in higher education and scientific research.
This accomplishment underscores Pakistan University’s role in fostering world-class research talent and enhancing the country’s representation in global scientific and academic arenas.