Remember that the “Find PhD Positions” step may overlap with step 4: explore universities and step 5: contact supervisors, depending on the country or university you are applying for. So, you can work on these steps in parallel. Nowadays, the number of applicants looking for PhD positions is increasing dramatically. Among them, fully funded PhD positions are the most favorable. Compared to the master’s applicants, PhD applicants have a higher chance of winning financial support. Academic supervisors, universities, and industrial sectors dedicate most funding sources (ca. 90%) to PhD vacancies.
Usually, applicants from developing countries such as Nigeria, Iran, India, Iraq, China, and Pakistan apply for available PhD positions for international students in developed countries like the USA, Switzerland, Canada, Australia, etc. There is a lot of financial support for prospective PhD candidates worldwide such as PhD scholarships in Australia, Marie Curie PhD Fellowship, or Irène Curie Fellowship in Europe.
Most PhD applicants should contact academic supervisors before receiving an official university admission letter. For example, prospective PhD students applying to Australian universities must contact research supervisors before beginning an official application process. It is a must-do task! On the contrary, they can contact supervisors in the USA after getting an official admission letter from a university. Our “Find a Supervisor” article guides whether contacting supervisors is necessary.
PhD positions are generally available in the following three formats:
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Programs: These include PhD programs in countries like the USA, Australia, Canada, Italy and Poland. Typically, applying to these positions involves completing lengthy departmental application forms. Visiting university websites for program deadlines and minimum requirements is recommended for these positions.
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Research Projects: Primarily found in European universities, these are PhD vacancies. Unlike programs, each research project often has its application form, or in some cases, you may simply need to email your application package directly to the hiring supervisor. These application forms are shorter and easier to complete compared to program-based applications.
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Scholarships or Grants: Explore opportunities like PhD Scholarships in Australia or the Marie Curie PhD Fellowship in Europe. Applications for these typically require submission through individual university websites.
We provide a list of advertised PhD programs, research project PhD opportunities, and PhD scholarships/Fellowships in Europe.
How to Apply for PhD Positions via Applyindex
In the final step (step 10: apply for positions), we’ll guide you through finalizing your formal application for various vacancy types using our platform.
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