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.

Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships 2020 for International Students – Curtin University

Applications are invited from suitably qualified students to apply for an Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships to undertake a Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) at Curtin University.  Application Deadline: 1st September 2019 Eligible Countries: International To be Taken at (Country): Australia About the Award: The purpose of the RTP Scholarship is to attract … Read more

Commonwealth Government University of Newcastle Scholarships 2019/2020 for Masters & PhD Students – Australia

The University of Newcastle Australia is offering university and Commonwealth government scholarships for Research Masters & PhD degree for international students. Application Deadlines: 1st September, 2019 Offered annually? Yes Eligible Countries: International To be taken at (country): University of Newcastle, Australia About the Award: As part of your degree application you will be asked if you would … Read more

UNHCR Essay Contest Award for Research on Forced Displacement in Africa 2019

UNHCR and Addis Ababa University’s Centre for Human Rights (CHR-AAU) invite African university students at the graduate (Masters or Doctoral) level to submit research essays on the topic of forced displacement in Africa to an essay competition being held in connection with the African Union’s (AU) theme of 2019: ‘The Year of Refugees, Returnees and … Read more

University of Nottingham Research Scholarship for International Students 2019/2020 – UK

University of Nottingham

Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships for Research Excellence aim to recognise and reward applications from outstanding international students from the Faculties of Arts, Medicine and Health Sciences, Science and Social Sciences. Application Deadline: 8th March 2019 (12 midday UK time) Offered annually? Yes Eligible Countries: All To be taken at (country): UK Eligible Field of Study: Applications from suitable candidates are welcome … Read more

University of Nottingham Fully-funded Engineering Scholarship 2019/2020 for International Students

University of Nottingham

University of Nottingham Engineering Research PhD scholarship is awarded to recognise and reward applications from outstanding international students registering on Engineering research degree programmes in 2019 Application Deadline: 8th March 2019 (12 midday UK time) Offered annually? Yes Eligible Countries: International To be taken at (country): UK Type: PhD, Research Eligibility: We are looking for applications from exceptional students who … Read more

International Foundation of Science (IFS) Individual Research Grants 2019 for Developing Countries

This call is for early-career scientists in IFS (International Foundation of Science) eligible developing countries to apply for IFS Individual Research Grants and carry out research projects for a period of up to 3 years. An applicant must have at least an MSc/MA, be younger than 35 years of age (for men) or 40 years of … Read more

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