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Research Scholarships —
Fund Your Doctoral and Research Studies With Expert Support

Research scholarships and funding awards are among the most complex and high-value funding opportunities available to PhD and research degree students. Edufly's research scholarship service helps doctoral candidates identify, apply for, and secure funding — from RTP and UKRI to university research stipends and industry-sponsored fellowships.

Full Stipend
+ Fee Waiver Available
RTP / UKRI / NSF
Covered
PhD
Primary Focus
88%
Research Funding Success
About This Service

What Is Research Scholarships?

Research scholarships are a distinct category of academic funding — designed specifically for students pursuing doctoral degrees and other research-based qualifications. Unlike taught program scholarships that reward academic results, research scholarships assess your research potential: the quality and feasibility of your proposed research, the relevance of your supervisor match, and your ability to contribute original knowledge to your field.

Edufly's research scholarship service covers the full landscape of research funding: Australia's Research Training Program (RTP) which provides fee waivers and living stipends to domestic and international PhD students at Australian universities; the UK's UKRI (UK Research and Innovation) PhD studentships and AHRC/ESRC/EPSRC-funded doctoral programs; the US National Science Foundation (NSF) and NIH research fellowships; university-funded PhD studentships; and industry-sponsored research fellowships.

Securing research funding requires a compelling research proposal, a confirmed supervisor, and a strong academic record. Edufly's research scholarship specialists help PhD candidates develop research proposals that satisfy funding body requirements, match them with supervisors whose research interests align with the funding landscape, and prepare the full documentation package required for research scholarship applications.

🔬 Research Funding We Cover

Australia: Research Training Program (RTP) — fee waiver + AUD 28,000+ stipend. UK: UKRI studentships, AHRC/ESRC/EPSRC doctoral training partnerships. US: NSF fellowships, NIH training grants. Malaysia: MyBrainSc (KPT), MyPhD. International: Commonwealth PhD, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions. University-funded PhD studentships at 580+ partner institutions.

📄 Research Proposal Support

The research proposal is the most critical component of a research scholarship application. Edufly's academic advisors — including those with doctoral-level research experience — help you develop a structured, compelling proposal that satisfies funding body requirements and demonstrates genuine research potential.

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Our Process

How Research Scholarship Applications Work

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Funding Landscape Mapping

We identify all research funding sources relevant to your proposed field, intended country, and academic level — including government funding, university studentships, and industry fellowships.

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Supervisor Matching

We identify supervisors whose research interests align with your proposed topic AND whose university has active research funding streams — ensuring your application targets institutions where funding is available in your area.

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Research Proposal Development

We help you develop a compelling 2,000–3,000 word research proposal that satisfies funding body requirements — including research question, literature context, methodology, and expected contribution.

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Application & Follow-Up

We compile and submit the full application — research proposal, academic CV, transcripts, referees, and any funding-body-specific documentation — and manage all follow-up communication.

Why Edufly

Why Choose Edufly

  • Coverage of all major research funding streams by country
  • Supervisor matching service aligned with funding availability
  • Research proposal developed with academic specialists in your field
  • 88% research funding success rate among Edufly PhD applicants
  • Knowledge of which universities have active studentship funding in your area
  • Integration of supervisor search with funding application
  • Post-award support — managing RTP/UKRI compliance requirements
Requirements

What You'll Need

  • Master's degree (or first-class bachelor's for some programs)
  • Proposed research topic or area of interest
  • Academic CV with publications or research experience
  • Two strong academic recommendation letters
  • English proficiency — typically IELTS 6.5–7.0
  • Supervisor contact (Edufly can identify and approach supervisors on your behalf)
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FAQ

Research Scholarships — Frequently Asked Questions

For most research funding programs, having a supervisor in principle significantly strengthens your application — and for some (particularly UKRI studentships and university-funded PhDs), a confirmed supervisor is a prerequisite. Edufly's supervisor matching service identifies supervisors whose research interests align with your proposed topic and whose institution has active funding in your area — making initial contact on your behalf before you formally apply.
The RTP is the primary source of research training funding for higher degree by research (HDR) students at Australian universities. It provides fee offset (covering full tuition) and a living stipend (AUD 29,000+ per year in 2024) for eligible domestic and international PhD and research master's students. Places are competitive and allocated by universities based on research merit. Edufly advises on RTP eligibility and helps you position your application for maximum competitiveness.
UKRI (UK Research and Innovation) funds PhD studentships through its seven research councils (AHRC, BBSRC, EPSRC, ESRC, MRC, NERC, STFC) and Innovate UK. Funded studentships are allocated to universities as part of doctoral training partnerships (DTPs) or centers for doctoral training (CDTs). Students apply to a specific DTP/CDT rather than to UKRI directly. Edufly identifies which DTPs are active in your field and supports your application to the right program.
Yes — most major research funding programs are open to international students. The RTP is open to international candidates (subject to availability). UKRI studentships typically fund both UK and international students, though some programs have restrictions. University-funded PhD studentships are frequently offered to international students. Edufly checks international student eligibility for every research funding source we identify.
Yes. Fully funded PhDs — covering both tuition fees and a living stipend — are available in Australia (RTP), the UK (UKRI and university studentships), the US (teaching/research assistantships), and through government scholarship programs (Chevening, Fulbright, Commonwealth). Edufly identifies all fully funded options available for your field and helps you apply strategically.

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Book a free research scholarship consultation. Edufly will map your funding landscape, identify supervisors with active research funding, and prepare your complete research scholarship application.