Research Scholarships
Supporting the next generation of researchers and innovators
C5K Scholarship Program
C5K is committed to advancing academic research by providing financial support to talented researchers worldwide. Our scholarship program aims to remove financial barriers and enable researchers to focus on groundbreaking work in information technology, business management, and related disciplines.
Since 2020, we have awarded over $2 million in scholarships to more than 500 researchers from 60+ countries, contributing to significant advancements in their respective fields.
Available Scholarships
C5K Doctoral Research Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY
PhD students in IT or Business Management
APPLICATION DEADLINE
March 31, 2024
Emerging Researcher Grant
ELIGIBILITY
Early-career researchers (within 5 years of PhD)
APPLICATION DEADLINE
April 15, 2024
Conference Travel Grant
ELIGIBILITY
Graduate students presenting at C5K conferences
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Rolling basis
General Eligibility Criteria
Who Can Apply?
- Graduate or doctoral students
- Early-career researchers
- Enrolled at accredited institutions
- Research focus in IT or Business
- Demonstrated research excellence
Required Documents
- Research proposal (2-5 pages)
- Academic transcripts
- Curriculum vitae
- Two letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
Selection Process
Application Review
Our selection committee reviews all applications for completeness and eligibility.
Expert Evaluation
Research proposals are evaluated by experts in the relevant field for quality and innovation.
Interview (Finalists)
Shortlisted candidates participate in virtual interviews with the selection panel.
Award Notification
Successful applicants are notified within 8 weeks of the application deadline.
Success Stories
"The C5K scholarship enabled me to focus entirely on my doctoral research in AI ethics. I successfully defended my thesis and now lead a research lab at a top university."
Dr. Maria Santos
2022 Doctoral Scholar • Now at Harvard
"The grant provided critical support for my blockchain research, leading to three published papers and a startup based on my findings."
Dr. Ahmed Khan
2023 Emerging Researcher • Founder, BlockChain Solutions
Ready to Apply?
Take the first step towards advancing your research with C5K support