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University of California Berkeley Pre-Dissertation Research Grant 2025

Awarded by University of California, Berkeley (UCB)

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

PhD

Funding Type

Partial Funding · USD 5,000

Eligible Courses

Courses offered at the Institute of International Studies

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all International students except US

Can Be Taken At

University of California, Berkeley (UCB)

Provider

University of California, Berkeley (UCB)

Last Verified On

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Overview

The University of California Berkeley's Institute of International Studies is offering a Pre-Dissertation Research Grant for a doctoral candidate to support their travel, lodging, and research-related expenditures.

Eligibility for University of California Berkeley - Pre-Dissertation Research Grant in US:

  • Must be a International student.
  • Registered as a doctoral candidate at the Institute of International Studies.
  • Exceptional research work.
  • Preference is given to applicants not eligible for any other type of funding.
  • Satisfy IELTS or TOEFL score requirement.

Value of University of California Berkeley - Pre-Dissertation Research Grant in US:

  • The successful applicant for the University of California Berkeley - Pre-Dissertation Research Grant will receive up to $5,000 award.
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  • The deadline of University of California Berkeley Pre-Dissertation Research Grant 2025 is Expired.
  • University of California Berkeley Pre-Dissertation Research Grant 2025 is offered to PhD degree.
  • University of California Berkeley Pre-Dissertation Research Grant 2025 is offered for Courses offered at the Institute of International Studies.
  • University of California Berkeley Pre-Dissertation Research Grant 2025 is open for: Open to all International students except US .
  • University of California Berkeley Pre-Dissertation Research Grant 2025 is offered by University of California, Berkeley (UCB).
  • University of California Berkeley Pre-Dissertation Research Grant 2025 covers Partial Funding, USD 5,000.