Are you pursuing a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation that delves into neglected, underexplored, or rarely studied fields of research? The Laura Bassi Scholarship was created to support scholars undertaking such bold academic journeys.
SUMMARY OF SCHOLARSHIPS
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Scholarship Type: Partial Funding
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Host Institution: University of Graz, Austria
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Study Level: Master’s, PhD
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Eligible Fields: All Subjects
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Eligibility: Open to International Students
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Country: Austria
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Application Deadline: 11 December 2025
The Laura Bassi Scholarship goes beyond financial aid by offering editorial support to postgraduate students and early-career researchers, assisting them in transforming theses, manuscripts, and journal articles into publishable works. Awarded three times annually—in Spring, Summer, and Winter—it recognizes scholars who pursue research in underexplored or overlooked fields.
Established in 2018, the scholarship has served as a beacon for research in interdisciplinary and underrepresented fields of study. Rather than providing conventional stipends, it equips recipients with professional editorial expertise, enhancing clarity, structure, and the overall impact of their academic contributions.
Scholarship Endowment
The support provided corresponds to the standard cost of editorial services:
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Master’s Candidates: Up to USD $750 in editorial assistance
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Doctoral Candidates: Up to USD $2,500 in editorial assistance
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Junior Academics (within five years of a full-time appointment): Eligible for up to USD $500 in editorial support.
Eligibility
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Open to applicants of all nationalities and cultural backgrounds
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No restrictions regarding institution, department, or country
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Applicants must be either:
a) Enrolled in a Master’s or PhD Degree., or
b) Holding an academic appointment of five years or less -
All academic disciplines are eligible
Deadlines
Applications close on November 30, 2025 | Results announced on December 11, 2025”
Application Process
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Visit the official scholarship website and apply through the designated Apply link.
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Upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV).
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Complete and submit the Laura Bassi Scholarship Application Form before the relevant deadline.
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For further details or clarification, visit the official website.
Why Apply for the Laura Bassi Scholarship?
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Gain access to professional editorial support that enhances the quality and impact of your thesis, article, or manuscript.
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Pursue intellectual independence by exploring underrepresented and interdisciplinary areas of study, free from conventional academic trends.
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Strengthen your submissions to leading journals and academic publishers, where precision and refinement are critical for acceptance.