Research Group Openings

All PhD and post-doctoral applicants are encouraged to contact us and equiry about availabe projects and funding sources from the department.

You can also find below some alternative funding sources available in your country.

How to apply for a PhD scholarship

Africa

Country

Funding body

Egypt

Qalaa Scholarships

Nigeria

Petroleum Technology Development Fund

Sudan/South Sudan

Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund

Several countries

Commonwealth Scholarships

Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Tanzania, Uganda

Aga Khan Foundation

Developing countries or emerging economy

Schlumberger Foundation

America

Country

Funding body

Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela

Roberto Rocca Fellowships

Brazil

CAPES Scholarships

CNPq Scholarships

Ciência sem Fronteiras - Reino Unido

Canada

Aga Khan Foundation

Chile

Becas Chile /CONYCIT

Colombia

COLCIENCIAS

Ecuador

SENESCYT

Mexico

CONACYT

Peru

PRONABEC

USA

Marshall Scholarships

Aga Khan Foundation

Several countries

Commonwealth Scholarships

Developing countries or emerging economy

Schlumberger Foundation

Asia

Country

Funding body

Azerbaijan

Ministry of Education

Brunei

Ministry of Education

China

University of Manchester CSC Scholarships

Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, Maldives, Pakistan, Sri Lanka

Commonwealth Scholarships

Indonesia

Roberto Rocca Fellowships

Kazakhstan

Bolashak Fellowship

Kuwait

Ministry of Higher Education

Malaysia

MARA Scholarships

Qatar

Ministry of Education and Higher Education

Thailand

Royal Thai Government

King's Scholarships

Vietnam

Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam

Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan

Aga Khan Foundation

Developing countries or emerging economy

Schlumberger Foundation