Fully Funded PhD.
Your research journey starts here.
Personalised guidance for Fully Funded PhD and Master of Research applications across the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Europe. Now also supporting Bachelor’s admissions.
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Fully Funded PhD remains at the heart of our work. We also support Master of Research and Bachelor’s applicants with personalised admissions guidance.
Fully Funded PhD
A focused search for funded doctoral opportunities, with supervisor matching, proposal preparation, scholarship applications and interview support.
Start PhD assessment →Explore countries & criteria →Master of Research
Guidance for research-led Master of Research applications, including programme fit, research interests, documents and supervisor requirements.
Discuss Master’s admissions →Explore countries & criteria →Bachelor’s Admissions
Personalised support to choose an undergraduate programme, shortlist universities and prepare your application around your qualifications, interests and budget.
Discuss Bachelor’s admissions →Explore countries & criteria →Start your free PhD assessment
Complete your PhD assessment and submit it to open WhatsApp with your details for our UK team: +44 7821 056123. Tap Send in WhatsApp to deliver your message.
Complete five steps covering your personal details, education, research, experience and family information.
Personalised PhD support.
End-to-end guidance, tailored to your goals and research interests.
Supervisor matching
Find the right supervisors for your research.
Aligned proposals
Develop proposals aligned with each supervisor.
Academic CV
Present your academic and research experience.
Email outreach
Personalised outreach to relevant supervisors.
Interview preparation
Prepare for discussions with confidence.
Funding & applications
Explore scholarships and submit applications.
Follow-up
Track your applications and next steps.
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Assess & shortlist
Assess your profile, identify universities in your selected country and narrow the supervisor list to your research area.
Prepare & approach
Prepare proposals for aligned supervisor batches, build your PhD-format CV and approach supervisors by email.
Refine & apply
Refine the proposal after feedback, prepare for interviews and submit the university application following the appropriate acceptance process.
Pursue funding
Explore supervisor-funded projects, university awards, government and international scholarships, and relevant external or industry funding.
Explore your possibilities.
Select your country and research pathway in one place. Explore guidance for the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Europe.
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Study abroad with your family in mind
Your family. Part of the plan.
Explore family & residence guidance →About family and study residence guidance
Explore Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD dependant routes across 33 destinations. Compare family application timing and the difference between full, half and excluded study residence for the relevant permanent-residence route.
Family & dependants
Check partner and child eligibility, waiting periods and whether applications can be coordinated.
Study years & residence
See country-specific treatment of study years, with national PR, EU long-term residence and citizenship kept separate.
Know your permit
Understand why a student PhD and an employed researcher can have different family and residence options.
Explore family & residence guide →
Sources reviewed 25 September 2026. Conditions and unresolved points are stated in each country entry. No course or residence period guarantees a visa or PR.
Our mission.
To make global research opportunities accessible through expert guidance, personalised support and a commitment to your success.
Our vision.
A world where talented researchers from every background can contribute to global challenges through fully funded PhD opportunities.
Built around your profile
Every application starts with your actual qualifications and goals. We help you find a realistic direction, prepare your documents and understand the decisions ahead.
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PhD application guides
Practical guidance for each part of your preparation, from checking funding to presenting your research experience.
- How to find Fully Funded PhD opportunities →
- How to find a suitable PhD supervisor →
- How to prepare a research proposal →
- How to prepare your academic CV →
Fully Funded PhD: common questions
What should a fully funded PhD offer include?
Check that it covers your tuition and provides living-cost support for the stated funded period. Read the award conditions for the fee rate, stipend, duration and any costs you still need to meet.
How does PhD Success Academy support my application?
We assess your academic profile, shortlist suitable universities and supervisors, prepare research-area proposals and an academic CV, support supervisor outreach and interviews, and help with applications and suitable funding routes.
Which countries can I explore?
Our country selector brings together the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Europe. Choose a destination to read its PhD application guidance.
Does a supervisor’s positive reply confirm my scholarship?
A positive reply may be a useful step towards an application, but admission and funding are separate decisions. Check the formal admission and funding offers before making plans.
What information is needed for the free assessment?
Share your qualifications, research interests, relevant experience and academic documents through the Fully Funded PhD assessment. The form has five steps, with optional sections for publications and other achievements.
Do you also help with Master of Research applications?
Yes. We provide Master of Research guidance alongside our core Fully Funded PhD service. Use the research degree country selector or contact our team to discuss programme fit and requirements.
