Higher education · Research & academia
PhD Student
What people working as a PhD Student can apply for, what each application asks for, and how Onward Scout prepares it from the résumé you already have.
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- ScholarshipClosing soon: 2 November 2026Churchill ScholarshipWinston Churchill Foundation of the United StatesFunds American graduates for a year of graduate study and research in STEM at Churchill College, University of Cambridge. Candidates are nominated through participating…year of research or study at Cambridge · Churchill College affiliationCambridge, United States, United KingdomDetails and how to apply
- HackathonClosing soon: 8 November 2026Sheridan Datathon 2026GDG on Campus Sheridan College24-hour in-person datathon (an MLH member event) at Sheridan College, Mississauga, on 7–8 Nov: turn real datasets into models, analyses or dashboards, judged on insight…CA$12,000 in prizesMississauga, CanadaDetails and how to apply
- HackathonApply by 25 November 2026HackWithAditya 2026Aditya University (with Oracle Academy and OpenAI Student Collective)National-level, prototype-first student hackathon in India: teams bring an existing working prototype and develop it further in a 48-hour residential round hosted by…₹5,00,000 in prizesIndia · remoteDetails and how to apply
- HackathonApply by 25 November 2026K! Hacks 4.0CEG Tech Forum, Anna UniversityNational hackathon by CEG Tech Forum, Anna University: a free online idea round in six domains (incl. Agentic AI, FinTech, Health Tech), then a 24-hour offline final for…₹2,00,000 in prizesChennai, IndiaDetails and how to apply
- ScholarshipApply by 30 November 2026Yenching Academy of Peking UniversityPeking UniversityFully funded interdisciplinary master's in China Studies at Peking University for international (and Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan) students. Scholars live and study as a…Full fellowshipBeijing, China · open to applicants worldwideDetails and how to apply
- Exchange or summer programApply by 1 December 2026A*STAR Research Attachment Programme (ARAP)A*STAR Graduate Academy (Singapore)Lets PhD students at overseas partner universities spend 1-2 years doing joint research at A*STAR institutes in Singapore, with stipend, housing and travel support.monthly stipend · monthly housing allowanceSingapore, Singapore · open to applicants worldwideDetails and how to apply
- ScholarshipApply by 1 December 2026HKU Presidential PhD Scholar ProgrammeThe University of Hong KongHKU's top PhD scholarship for outstanding full-time doctoral students, with a generous first-year package, mentorship and training opportunities.Up to about HK$445,800 (US$57,150) in the first year (2027/28 admission)Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China · open to applicants worldwideDetails and how to apply
- ScholarshipApply by 8 December 2026Gates Cambridge ScholarshipGates Cambridge TrustPrestigious scholarships for outstanding applicants from outside the UK to pursue a postgraduate degree at the University of Cambridge. Applicants apply through the…postgraduate scholarship at the University of Cambridge · Gates Cambridge scholar communityCambridge, United Kingdom · open to applicants worldwideDetails and how to apply
- HackathonApply by 21 December 2026Cosmo Hacks 2026Cosmo HacksFree four-day online hackathon (December 18-21, 2026) for middle-school, high-school and college students to build projects that improve student or community life.About $197K in listed prizes (mostly sponsor in-kind)Remote · open worldwideDetails and how to apply
What you can go after
Jobs & employment
- InternshipInternships
- Campus hiring & management trainee programsGraduate programs14
- Remote & overseas jobsRemote jobsJobs
- ReferralsReferrals
- Part-time & gig workPart-time and gig workFreelance projects
- Civil service, public institution & SOE recruitmentPublic-sector recruitment exams3
Academia & research
- Conference submissions (CFP)Conference calls for papers42
- Journal submissionsJournals6
- Research grants (NSFC, national & industry funds)Grants28
- PhD & postdoc applicationsPhD positionsPostdoc positions
- Visiting scholar & academic exchangeVisiting scholar programs10Exchange and summer programs2
- Find collaboratorsResearch collaborators
- Academic awardsAwards and lists14
- Industry partnerships & tech transferIndustry partnerships
Admissions & study abroad
- Bachelor's, master's & PhD admissionsDegree programs
- Scholarships & financial aidScholarships46
- Exchange, summer school & summer campsExchange and summer programs2
- Language & standardized test registrationLanguage and standardized tests
Personal brand & influence
- Speaking (TEDx, industry conferences)Speaking opportunities1
- Columns, bylines & guest articlesMedia and guest-article openings
- Podcast guest spotsPodcast guest spots
- Publish a bookPublishers and literary agents
- Lists & awardsAwards and lists14
Personal funding
- FellowshipsFellowships48
- Personal subsidies & talent programsGovernment programs and subsidies2
- Prize competitions (coding, design, writing, hackathons)CompetitionsHackathons38
- Creative grants & micro-grantsGrants28
Network & community
- Alumni associations, professional bodies & chambersCommunities and associations5
- Industry events & summits (incl. free & sponsored tickets)Industry events and summits
- Mentors & menteesMentorship programs10
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Typical materials
What these applications ask for, and who prepares it
- Tailored résuméOnward Scout drafts it from your sourced profile; you approve every line.
- Application form answersOnward Scout drafts it from your sourced profile; you approve every line.
- Academic CVUpload yours, or let Onward Scout draft one from your profile for you to edit.
- Cover letterOnward Scout drafts it from your sourced profile; you approve every line.
- Personal statement / SOPOnward Scout drafts it from your sourced profile; you approve every line.
- Short bioOnward Scout drafts it from your sourced profile; you approve every line.
- TranscriptOnly you can supply it: upload it once and it is attached wherever it is asked for.
- PaperOnly you can supply it: upload it once and it is attached wherever it is asked for.
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