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.

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

Canada: Québec Government Doctoral Research Scholarships for Foreign Students 2019/2020

Research Fund of Quebec – Nature and Technology funded Doctoral Research Scholarships Program for International Students in the fields of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering at Québec University, Canada 2018/2019 Application Deadline: 1st November, 2018 Deadline for universities to submit preselected applications: September 22, 2018 Offered annually? Yes Eligible Countries: International To be taken at: Any Québec University in Canada Fields of … Read more

Human Life Advancement Foundation (HLAF) Science & Technology Scholarships for Developing Countries 2018

Applicants are invited from outstanding postgraduate students at PhD level or Postdoctoral researchers for the award of PhD scholarships funded by Human Life Advancement Foundation. Application Deadline: 15th June 2018 Eligible Countries: Developing countries Field of Study: Any field of study that supports innovation and technology. About the Award: The Human Life Advancement Foundation (HLAF) is the newly established foundation … Read more

IMT School for Advanced Studies Scholarships for PhD Research Programme 2018/2019 – Italy

IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca is offering scholars the opportunity to undertake PhD research programs in economics, engineering, computer science, neurosciences and behavioral psychology, physics, applied physics, applied mathematics, statistics and cultural heritage. Application Deadline: 3rd August, 2018 Offered annually? Yes Eligible Countries: Global To be taken at (country): Italy Eligible Field of Study: Candidates can apply for … Read more

Canadian Government Laboratories Program Visiting Fellowship for Emerging Scientists 2018

The Visiting Fellowships in Canadian Government Laboratories (VF) Program provides promising emerging scientists and engineers with the opportunity to work with research groups or leaders in Canadian government laboratories and research institutions. Fellowships are awarded for one year with the possibility of renewal for a second and third year, at the discretion of the government … Read more

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