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

Open10 scholarships

C5K Doctoral Research Scholarship

$25,000
1 year

ELIGIBILITY

PhD students in IT or Business Management

APPLICATION DEADLINE

March 31, 2024

Open15 grants

Emerging Researcher Grant

$10,000
6 months

ELIGIBILITY

Early-career researchers (within 5 years of PhD)

APPLICATION DEADLINE

April 15, 2024

Open50 grants per year

Conference Travel Grant

$2,500
One-time

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

1

Application Review

Our selection committee reviews all applications for completeness and eligibility.

2

Expert Evaluation

Research proposals are evaluated by experts in the relevant field for quality and innovation.

3

Interview (Finalists)

Shortlisted candidates participate in virtual interviews with the selection panel.

4

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