Funding Options for PhD

Nov 29, 2022 Image credit: Unsplash. Dr Tushar Chauhan

Fellowship

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Research Fund

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Government Scholarship

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University Fund

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Self-Funding

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Education Loan

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Research Grant

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Industrial Funds

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Think about these funding options before enrolling into PhD and decide where you can get funds.

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