Submit an Opportunity
Why Submit Your Opportunity to PhDme.com?
Every month, thousands of students from around the world visit PhDme.com looking for scholarships, funding opportunities, and academic programs. When you submit your opportunity to us, you gain:
🎯 Targeted Reach to Motivated Students
Our audience isn’t casually browsing—they’re actively researching opportunities, comparing programs, and preparing applications. These are exactly the students you want to reach: serious, motivated, and ready to apply to programs that fit their goals.
🌍 International and Diverse Audience
We serve students from across the globe, with particular strength in French-speaking regions (North Africa, West Africa, France, Canada) and other underrepresented populations. If your program values international diversity, you’ll find qualified candidates here.
✅ Verified Credibility
Students trust PhDme.com because we manually verify every opportunity we feature. When your program appears on our platform, students know it’s legitimate and worth their time—an association that benefits your institution’s reputation and application quality.
📢 Multi-Channel Promotion
Approved opportunities don’t just appear on our website. Depending on timing and relevance, we may also:
- Feature your opportunity in our weekly newsletter reaching thousands of subscribers
- Share it on our social media channels (Facebook, X/Twitter)
- Include it in relevant content roundups and guides
- Optimize it for search engines to attract organic traffic over time
💰 Free Listing for Qualifying Opportunities
We don’t charge universities, foundations, or educational organizations to list legitimate scholarships and opportunities that serve students. Our mission is making education accessible, and free promotion of genuine opportunities advances that goal.
Who Can Submit Opportunities?
We welcome submissions from legitimate educational institutions and organizations offering opportunities that genuinely serve international students:
✓ Universities and Higher Education Institutions
Public or private universities, colleges, research institutes, and other accredited educational institutions offering scholarships, fellowships, degree programs, or academic opportunities.
✓ Foundations and Philanthropic Organizations
Private foundations, charitable trusts, and philanthropic organizations providing scholarships, grants, or educational funding to international students.
✓ Government and Public Agencies
Embassies, cultural affairs offices, national scholarship programs, exchange programs, and other government entities promoting international education.
✓ International Organizations and NGOs
United Nations agencies, international development organizations, professional associations, and NGOs offering educational opportunities, research positions, or funded training programs.
✓ Research Institutions and Think Tanks
Organizations offering postdoctoral fellowships, research assistantships, visiting scholar positions, or other research opportunities for international academics.
✓ Educational Consortiums and Networks
Multi-institutional partnerships, exchange networks, or collaborative programs connecting students with opportunities across multiple universities or countries.
What We’re Looking For
The opportunities that perform best on PhDme.com and serve our audience most effectively typically have these characteristics:
- Genuinely open to international students from multiple countries (not restricted to a single nationality unless clearly stated)
- Provide meaningful support such as tuition coverage, living stipends, research funding, or other substantial benefits
- Have clear, transparent requirements so students can quickly determine eligibility
- Are from established, credible institutions with verifiable track records
- Serve educational advancement rather than being primarily commercial ventures
What We Need From You
To feature your opportunity effectively and help students make informed decisions, we need complete, accurate information. Here’s what to include in your submission:
Essential Information (Required)
1. Complete Program Title
The official name of your scholarship, fellowship, or program as it should appear in our listing.
2. Detailed Description
A comprehensive overview including:
- What the opportunity is (scholarship, fellowship, degree program, research position, etc.)
- Who it’s for (academic level, fields of study, target demographics)
- What makes it distinctive or valuable
- History or context if relevant (e.g., “Established in 1995, this fellowship has supported over 500 scholars…”)
3. Clear Eligibility Requirements
Specific criteria including:
- Academic level (Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, postdoctoral, etc.)
- Field(s) of study or academic disciplines
- Nationality or geographic eligibility (be explicit about who can apply)
- Language requirements
- Academic qualifications (GPA, degree requirements, etc.)
- Age limits, if applicable
- Any other relevant restrictions or requirements
4. Benefits and Funding Details
What recipients receive:
- Tuition coverage (full or partial)
- Living stipend or allowance (monthly amount if possible)
- Research funding, travel grants, or other support
- Duration of funding
- Number of positions available
5. Application Deadline
Specific date (day/month/year) when applications close. If there are multiple rounds or rolling admissions, please explain.
6. Application Process
Clear instructions for how to apply:
- Link to the official application portal or page
- Required documents (transcripts, letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, etc.)
- How to submit materials
- Application fee information if applicable
- Timeline (when applicants can expect to hear back)
7. Official Source Link
Direct URL to your official program page, application portal, or authoritative information source. This must be from your official institutional website.
8. Contact Information
Your name, title, institution, and email address (for our verification purposes—we won’t publish this unless you request).
Optional But Helpful
Institutional Logo or Program Visual
High-resolution logo or relevant image that we can use to make your listing more visually appealing. (JPG, PNG, or SVG format, minimum 500px wide)
Success Stories or Testimonials
Quotes from past scholarship recipients or information about their achievements that demonstrates the program’s impact.
Selection Criteria Details
Information about how recipients are selected, what qualities or achievements you prioritize, or what makes a strong application.
Additional Resources
Links to application guides, FAQ pages, video explanations, or other resources that help prospective applicants.
Media Contact
If you’d like us to feature your program more prominently or are open to being interviewed about it.
Our Editorial Standards
Not every submission will be featured on PhDme.com. We maintain quality standards to protect our audience and our credibility. Here’s what we look for when evaluating submissions:
✓ Legitimacy and Verification
We verify that opportunities come from real, established institutions with official websites and verifiable track records. We check that the information provided matches official sources and that contact information is legitimate.
✓ Genuine Accessibility to International Students
We only feature opportunities truly open to international applicants. If there are geographic restrictions, they must be clearly stated and reasonable (e.g., “Open to students from African countries” is fine; “Open to international students” when it’s actually restricted to one nationality is not).
✓ Substantial Educational Value
We prioritize opportunities that provide meaningful support for educational advancement—full or substantial scholarships, funded research positions, prestigious fellowships. Small grants or opportunities with minimal benefits may not be featured unless they’re particularly unique or valuable.
✓ Complete, Clear Information
Submissions must include all essential information. Vague descriptions, missing deadlines, unclear eligibility requirements, or insufficient detail result in rejection or requests for more information.
✓ Ethical and Non-Exploitative
We don’t feature opportunities that seem exploitative (e.g., unpaid positions disguised as “learning opportunities,” programs with excessive fees, or anything that appears designed to extract money from students rather than genuinely support them).
✓ Relevant to Our Audience
Opportunities should be relevant to students pursuing international higher education. Highly specialized positions requiring extensive experience, opportunities restricted to citizens of wealthy countries only, or programs unrelated to education typically aren’t a good fit.
Submission Process and Timeline
Here’s what happens after you submit an opportunity:
Step 1: Initial Review (Within 72 Hours)
Our editorial team reviews your submission to verify:
- The institution/organization is legitimate and verifiable
- The opportunity is genuinely open to international students
- All required information is included and accurate
- The opportunity meets our editorial standards
Step 2: Follow-Up if Needed (24-48 Hours)
If we need additional information, clarification, or corrections, we’ll contact you with specific questions. Please respond promptly to avoid delays—opportunities with approaching deadlines are prioritized.
Step 3: Content Creation (3-5 Days)
For approved submissions, we:
- Research your institution and program for context
- Write or edit content for clarity and consistency with our style
- Verify all links and information one final time
- Optimize for search engines to maximize visibility
- Format with images, proper categorization, and tags
Step 4: Optional Review (If Requested)
If you’d like to review how we’ve presented your opportunity before publication, we can send you a draft. Please note this adds 2-3 days to the timeline.
Step 5: Publication
We publish the opportunity on PhDme.com and, depending on timing and relevance:
- Feature it in our next weekly newsletter (if timing aligns)
- Share on social media channels
- Include in relevant roundup articles or guides
Step 6: Confirmation
We send you a confirmation email with the link to your published opportunity.
Total timeline: Typically 5-7 days from submission to publication for complete, approved submissions. Rush publication for urgent deadlines may be possible—contact us to discuss.
Why Some Submissions Are Declined
To set realistic expectations, here are common reasons we may not feature a submission:
- Can’t verify legitimacy: No official website, unverifiable institution, or suspicious indicators
- Not genuinely international: Restricted to single nationality despite claiming to be “international”
- Incomplete information: Missing critical details like deadlines, eligibility, or application process
- Minimal benefits: Very small grants or opportunities that don’t provide substantial support
- Excessive costs: Programs requiring large fees that seem disproportionate to benefits
- Not relevant to students: Professional opportunities requiring extensive experience, positions unrelated to education
- Duplicate submission: We’re already featuring this opportunity
- Poor timing: Deadline has already passed or is too far in the future (we typically feature opportunities 2-12 months before deadlines)
If we decline your submission, we’ll explain why and may suggest how to resubmit if circumstances change.
Updates and Deadline Extensions
Need to update information after we’ve published your opportunity? We’re happy to make changes:
For deadline extensions or important updates:
- Email us at contact@phdme.com
- Reference the opportunity title and provide updated information
- Include link to official announcement of the change
- We’ll update the article within 24-48 hours
For ongoing programs with annual cycles:
Contact us each year with updated information (new deadlines, any changed requirements, etc.) and we’ll refresh the listing.
Featured Opportunities vs. Standard Listings
Most submissions receive our standard listing—a well-written, comprehensive article featuring your opportunity with all relevant details, optimized for search, and shared through appropriate channels.
For institutions wanting more prominent placement, enhanced promotion, or customized content, we offer partnership opportunities. See our Partnerships page for details about sponsored content, newsletter features, and other premium options.
Ready to Submit Your Opportunity?
Help us connect your program with motivated international students ready to take the next step in their educational journey.
📧 Email your submission to: contact@phdme.com
Please include:
- Complete program title
- Detailed description of the opportunity
- Clear eligibility requirements
- Benefits and funding details
- Application deadline
- Application process and instructions
- Link to official program page
- Your contact information (for verification)
- Optional: Logo or visual, testimonials, additional resources
Subject line: “Opportunity Submission: [Program Title]”
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a fee to submit opportunities?
No. We don’t charge universities, foundations, or educational organizations to feature legitimate opportunities that serve students. Enhanced promotion or featured placement may involve fees—see our Partnerships page for details.
How long does review take?
We review submissions within 72 hours and publish within 5-7 days for complete, approved submissions. Rush publication may be available for urgent deadlines.
Can we submit opportunities in languages other than English?
Yes. We accept submissions in French or English. We’ll translate or edit as needed to ensure clarity for our audience.
What if our opportunity is only open to students from specific countries?
That’s fine as long as it’s clearly stated and the restriction is reasonable. We feature many opportunities with geographic limitations. Be explicit about who can apply.
Do you feature paid programs or opportunities with application fees?
We may feature programs with reasonable application fees if they offer substantial benefits. However, we’re selective about programs requiring significant student investment to ensure they’re legitimate and valuable.
Can we submit multiple opportunities from the same institution?
Absolutely. If your institution offers several scholarships or programs relevant to international students, submit each one separately with complete information for each.
How often should we resubmit recurring opportunities?
For annual programs, submit updated information each cycle with new deadlines and any changed requirements. We’ll refresh the listing rather than creating duplicates.
Can we track how many students apply through PhDme.com?
We can provide general traffic statistics for your listing. To track applications specifically, consider using unique URLs or asking applicants how they learned about the opportunity.
What if we need to cancel or postpone an opportunity after it’s published?
Contact us immediately with details about the cancellation or change. We’ll update or remove the listing within 24 hours to prevent students from wasting time on unavailable opportunities.
Questions Before Submitting?
If you’re unsure whether your opportunity is a good fit for PhDme.com, need guidance on what information to include, or have questions about the submission process, we’re happy to discuss it before you prepare a full submission.
Contact us: contact@phdme.com
Thank you for helping us connect students with life-changing educational opportunities.
Last Updated : October 5, 2025.
