Dissertation Support Awards
Dissertation Support Awards
Dissertation Support Awards (DSA)
Win a 3-month grant to engage in impactful dissertation research. Check eligibility for the award and make your submission in our next open call.
PmD sources real-world problems from industries, NGOs, and public sector actors. These are packaged into dissertation opportunities that students can apply for. Selected students receive:
- Funding stipends.
- Access to relevant data.
- Mentorship from both academic and industry supervisors.
- A 3-month co-supervised research phase
Deadline
We review applications on a rolling basis.
Categories
- Partnered Topics: These are industry funded and curated topics souced by PmD and available for student researchers on a 3-month relationship.
- Student-Initiated Projects: We accept research proposals which meet our project and development criteria and provide tailored funded support to recipients of this award.
Apply
Judging panel
Shortlisted finalists and winners are assessed by an independent panel of judges. They consist of international experts and seasoned professionals in education, employability, and enterprise from private and public sectors.





