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IMD MBA5 SCHOLARSHIP

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Application Deadline: Throughout 2025 (available until allocated)

LOCATION: Switzerland

The IMD MBA5 scholarship is named for the 5th graduating class (1976)—alumni who are passionate about passing forward the incredible educational experience they once enjoyed. Multiple scholarships will be awarded each year to applicants who demonstrate the potential to make a unique contribution to the overall learning experience of the class and make an impact as an IMD ambassador after graduation.

ELIGIBILITY:

The scholarships will be distributed across all continents to ensure equal opportunities for applicants from Africa/the Middle East, Asia/Oceania, Europe, North America, and South America.

Excellence in previous academic and/or professional endeavors, including GPA (or equivalent) and GMAT/GRE scores

Convince us of your ambition and ability to use your education to pursue a leadership role

Demonstrate career progression and international exposure

Performance during the Assessment Day

Essay: As an IMD MBA5 scholarship recipient, how can you contribute to the learning experience of your class and make an impact beyond graduation? (750 words)

Please complete the scholarship application in the Program section of your MBA application form.

Before you apply to the program, we strongly recommend that you evaluate the investment needed and investigate the various financing options available to you. An overview of the program fees, payment schedule and estimated living expenses can be found by clicking here.

Please note that you may apply for multiple scholarships; however, scholarships are non-cumulative, therefore you will not be selected for more than one. In addition, scholarships are reserved for those who are not sponsored.

BENEFIT:

Multiple scholarships of CHF 50’000 each may be awarded each year to applicants who demonstrate the potential to make a unique contribution to the overall learning experience of the class and make an impact as an IMD ambassador after graduation.

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THE ROYAL SOCIETY UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP (URF) 

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Application Deadline: 10 September, 2025

LOCATION: United Kingdom

The University Research Fellowship (URF) programme aims to support the next generation of research leaders to undertake cutting-edge research.

ELIGIBILITY:

This scheme is for you if:

You have between three and eight years of research experience, excluding career breaks, since the award of your PhD by the closing date of the round; please refer to the scheme notes for further detail about the review of career breaks

You do not hold a permanent post (including proleptic appointment) in a university or not-for-profit research organization.

You do not hold, or have not previously held, an equivalent fellowship that provides an opportunity to establish an independent research group and therefore independent researcher status

Your research is within the Royal Society’s remit of natural sciences, which includes but is not limited to biological research and biomedical sciences, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, and physics. For a full list, please see the breakdown of subject groups and areas supported by the Royal Society.

Applicants can be of any nationality, and those requiring a visa are eligible to apply for a Global Talent Visa under the fast-track process of endorsement.

Read the scheme notes or FAQs (PDF) for further information on eligibility. Those applying from Ireland (ROI) are funded by Science Foundation Ireland and will need to read the eligibility requirements in the SFI-specific scheme notes.

Please ensure that you meet all eligibility requirements before applying.

BENEFIT:

Applicants can apply for up to a maximum of £1.87 million over eight years. 

Funds can cover:

Contribution to the award holder’s salary

Indirect and estate costs 

Equipment costs and research expenses, including consumables, travel, etc. 

Contribution towards research assistance salary and associated indirect and estate costs 

Support for a new four-year PhD studentship(s)

Relocation and visa costs for the applicants and their dependents (partner and children). The total grant cap may be exceeded in order to cover relocation/visa costs if this is well justified in the application.

Full funding details can be found in the scheme notes and in the Royal Society Funding Guidance.

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