Research Scholarship

Research scholarships are usually awarded to individuals who have done, are currently undergoing, or aim to complete a Masters or PhD Degree.

Within the realm of scholarship awards given to promising candidates, development and research grants are some of the most diverse and the most important of all.

They are provided to individuals who require extra funding to complete their research and make their contribution to global innovation and development.

3 Popular Research Scholarships

  1. Fulbright Foreign Student Program in the USA

The Fulbright Foreign Student Program allows graduate students, young professionals and researchers from around the world to study and conduct research at universities in the U.S. or any other academic institution.

  1. Cambridge International Scholarships

With the aid of the Cambridge Trust, the University of Cambridge is pleased to offer the Cambridge international scholarship to promising students and researches to help them undertake a PhD degree in the university.

  1. Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS)

The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS) was created to attract top-notch doctoral students and to also establish Canada as a global centre of research and higher learning. The scholarships are mainly awarded to candidates with a doctoral degree or combined M.A./PhD or M.D./PhD.

Below is a list of the most recent research scholarships you can apply for.

Newcastle University Overseas Research Scholarship (ORS) 2021/2022 for International PhD Students – UK

Newcastle University in the UK offers the Overseas Research Scholarship (NUORS) for International PhD Students 2021/2022. Application Deadline: 23rd April 2021 Offered annually? Yes Eligible Countries: International To be taken at (country): Newcastle University UK About Scholarship: Newcastle University is committed to offering support to the very best international students hoping to pursue a programme of research. … Read more

Top 10 Research Scholarships for International Students

Research Scholarships for International Students

If you are an intelligent student who wants to excel academically, the best international scholarships are for you. Some scholarships are government-funded, some are funded by the host universities, while some are funded by organizations seeking to add values to the lives of international students. When it comes to academic funding, one of the best-funded … Read more

German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) International PhD Fellowship 2021

The Helmholtz International Graduate School for Cancer Research in Heidelberg warmly invites you to apply to the DKFZ and join our many distinguished scientists in cancer research! Application Deadline: 15th December 2020. Eligible Countries: International To be Taken at (Country): Germany About the Award: The DKFZ is Germany’s largest biomedical research institute and has an international and dynamic work … Read more

Adelaide Scholarships International (ASI) Australia for Masters & Doctoral Studies 2021/2022 – Australia

University of Adelaide

The University of Adelaide, Australia is offering the Adelaide Scholarships International (ASI) for Master’s and Doctoral degrees (postgraduate) for international students. Application Deadline: 10th July 2020 Eligible Countries: All countries except Australia and New Zealand To be taken at (country): University of Adelaide, Australia Fields of Study: Courses offered at the university. About Scholarship: The University … Read more

International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) PhD Scholarships 2020/2021 for Developing Countries (Fully-funded to Italy)

12 fully-funded PhD opportunities are available to citizens and residents of Bolivia, Palestine, Ethiopia, Jordan, Senegal, Lebanon, Pakistan and Sudan! Awarded through the University of Trieste, it supports students interested in exploring how environmental and climate patterns affect health in tropical areas.  Application Deadline: 17th June 2020 at 12.00 p.m WAT. Eligible Countries: Bolivia, Palestine, … Read more

French Government’s Make Our Planet Great Again Postdoctoral Program 2021 for Researchers

France’s ministries of Europe and foreign affairs (MEAE) and of higher education, research, and innovation (MESRI) in collaboration with Campus France have implemented a program of support for foreign postdoctoral researchers wishing to conduct further research in France on a topic related to earth systems, climate change and sustainability, the energy transition, or societal challenges … Read more

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