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The State Scholarship Foundation of Greece in cooperation with Fulbright Greece is glad to announce the opening of the competition for State Scholarships Foundation Fellowship for the academic year 2025-2026. This fellowship to be held in Greece is open to American PhD candidates only and encompasses opportunities that help stimulate scientific and research cooperation between Greece and the USA. This fellowship is a unique opportunity for doctoral candidates to enrich their research work by spending some time in Greece and acquiring its rich academic environment. The academic cooperation is mostly desired to be strengthened between universities and research centers of both countries.
What is the State Scholarships Foundation Fellowship?
The State Scholarships Foundation Fellowship is a proposed initiative that aims to offer full financial support to American PhD candidates to conduct research in Greece. Closer collaboration and academic exchange between Greek institutions and the recipient country’s institutions, namely the U.S., will be conducted through the fellowship, in an attempt to strengthen the impact of research and scholarship globally.
Benefits of Scholarship
For the 2025-2026 academic year, up to four scholarships will be offered with a strong support package including:
Travel Expenses: Return economy airfare between USA and Greece.
Settling-In Allowance: An allowance is made for initial setting up and accommodation in Greece.
Monthly Stipends: This shall be given month by month throughout the six months of research in terms of continuous support allowance.
Research Materials Allowance: Value available to purchase consumables and expendable items related to research.
This will be a complete package, which will allow the receiver to focus only on research without any financial worries, hence making one’s stay in Greece both productive and comfortable.
Eligibility Criteria
In order for an applicant to become eligible for the State Scholarships Foundation Fellowship, it is necessary that they:
* Be American PhD candidates who are already enrolled in recognized American institutions of higher education
Organise a six-month research sojourn in Greece as part of their preparation of a doctoral thesis.
The application shall be sent by each candidate before the deadline, along with all the relative documents.
Application Deadline
The 2025-2026 competition application period will run from until October 8, 2024, 5:00 PM EST. You must submit your application using this online scholarship portal.
How to Apply
Preparation of documents to be required in the application process. Make sure all documents will be ready, especially on proof of PhD candidacy and research proposal.
Online Application: An application form should be filled up and sent through the online application portal created for this scholarship not later than the respective deadline.
Follow-up: Get updates regarding the application process and provide further information if called for.
Conclusion
The State Scholarships Foundation Fellowship 2025 is an excellent opportunity for American PhD candidates to conduct advanced research work in a lively academic environment in Greece. Due to the extended scope and attractive international academic collaboration package, this fellowship is the best opportunity for every doctoral candidate desiring to leave a mark in their respective chosen fields of study. This is a good opportunity to stretch the frontiers of your research in Greece; hurry up and apply!
