It lets students gain a deeper knowledge of the subject and also gives them the opportunity to apply their practical knowledge in the real world and contribute their knowledge with their original research paper. Getting a doctoral degree has become of paramount significance in today’s world where practical knowledge is the key to getting work done smoothly and much more efficiently.
Pursuing a PhD degree requires funds as well. Students now have various funding options to fund their PhD degree and get the best education from international universities without any worries.
Funding from National Research Councils
Students can get funding from National Research Councils of their specific country. In the UK, PhD is funded by the seven research councils. Eligibility criteria and award amounts are standardised and the research council studentships include fees and a minimum stipend of £13,863 per annum. In the US and Canada, both have the equivalent in their National Research Councils and the councils provide funding to students either individually through scholarships or funded research projects through a research group or department.
Funding from Universities
Most universities and colleges provide scholarships, studentships or other PhD funding options to students. They cover a substantial part of the tuition fees and may sometimes also provide a stipend as well. Universities sometimes also provide funding for doctoral students to cover the cost of any field trips or conference attendance.
With PhD studentships or assistantships, students get to engage in jobs tied to the PhD program. The work involves teaching, research or both and this also gives students to engage in larger, often team-based, funded research project and gaining work experience.
Funding from Commercial and Charitable Organisations
Many non-academic charitable organisations provide funding for PhD programs in collaboration with the universities. One of the awards, CASE (Cooperative Awards in Science and Engineering) studentships are for four year PhD, which is partly funded by a non-academic ‘co-operating body’. Some of the charitable trusts, organisations and trusts that provides funding for PhD studies are: The British Academy, Cancer Research UK, Royal Geographical Society, Leverhulme Trust, Action Medical Research, etc.
For more details and further information regarding funding options for your PhD degree or and other degree, contact EduNirvana.
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