Lokaartha guides researchers and students from Nepal, India, South Africa, Australia, and beyond toward fully funded PhD, Masters by Research, MPhil, and Masters positions at top universities worldwide - with complete transparency at every stage.
Lokaartha works with people who are ready to commit - and need the right support to do it properly.
Working ProfessionalsWho want to pursue a fully funded PhD but cannot manage the months-long application process alone.
Researchers with Strong BackgroundsWho need structured, expert guidance from documentation through to offer.
Students Across Nepal, India, South Africa & BeyondWho are ready to apply and need the right support to do it properly.
"Lokaartha is based in Pokhara, Nepal. We work with students globally. This is not something we do on the side - this is our full-time focus."
These are not features. They are how we work - and what makes us different from every other service in this space.
Every message sent on your behalf is shared with you the moment it goes out. You will always know about every development first.
If your profile is not ready, we tell you clearly before taking your case. Protecting your time matters more to us than adding another name to our list.
One dedicated person handles your case - someone who knows your profile, your goals, and your research direction. Not a rotating team.
Every position shortlisted, every proposal written, every supervisor approached is built around your specific background. Nothing is reused.
We keep you informed through supervisor negotiations, funding discussions, offer letters, and visa documentation. You are never left wondering.
We limit how many students we take on so every person gets our full attention. If we cannot commit to you properly, we will tell you.
A funded PhD is not a quick process. It involves research alignment, supervisor outreach, proposal development, and interview preparation. We stay through all of it.
Every step and every expectation is communicated openly before you commit to anything. No surprises.
From your first profile evaluation to the moment your visa is in hand - and beyond.
Profile evaluation, 30-35 matched positions shortlisted, all documents written, all supervisor and university communication handled. Full support through to offer.
Research-focused Masters degrees are frequently funded and often the most strategic first step. We support applications for all levels, not only PhD.
Written specifically for each application and each research context. A generic proposal will not move forward - ours never are.
Every document — Cover Letter, Statement of Purpose, Expression of Interest, Motivation Letter — written from scratch and tailored to the specific position.
Finding the right supervisor is central to a funded PhD. We identify supervisors with active funding, research alignment, and current availability - and contact them professionally on your behalf.
We identify funded positions across Bachelor's, Masters, MRes, MPhil, and PhD levels - government scholarships, university funding, and competitive fellowships relevant to your profile.
Visa process orientation and document guidance for students who receive an offer. Also available as a standalone service for Australia visit visa and USA visa applications.
Complete end-to-end support - converting your thesis into a journal-ready manuscript, formatting, submission, peer review assistance, and publication in JOSEM or JOMRA.
Fully funded positions exist in more places than most applicants realize. Here is a breakdown of the key destinations we actively support.
All public universities tuition-free for international students. PhD candidates are full university employees with structured salaries. Tuition is free.
One of the highest PhD salaries globally. 12 universities ranked in the global top 300. PhD students are employed as university staff.
PhD students treated as university staff with full salary, union membership, and parental leave. Overwhelmingly English-speaking academic environment.
Tuition-free PhD programs funded through government-funded doctoral positions. Consistently top-ranked for education quality and quality of life.
Research Training Program covers tuition and provides a stipend for eligible PhD and MRes students. Particularly strong for MRes and MPhil with funding attached.
Strong supervision and high-quality research environment. Excellent for Environmental Sciences, Agriculture, and Engineering.
Expanded funded doctoral positions significantly in recent years. Well-connected to European research networks. English-language environment.
Funds approximately 90% of PhD positions through paid research contracts. Tuition-free at most public universities. Additional DAAD fellowships available.
All funded PhD positions in Europe operate as employment contracts - no tuition, and a monthly salary for the full duration of your program.
| Country | Annual Stipend (USD) | Tuition | Contract Type | Typical Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NetherlandsHighest |
~USD 74,000 | Free | University employee | 4 years |
Norway |
~USD 54,000 | Free | University employee | 3-4 years |
Finland |
~USD 46,000 | Free | Grant / employment | 4 years |
Germany |
~USD 35,000-50,000 | Free | Research contract | 3-4 years |
Sweden |
~USD 42,600 | Free | University employee | 4-5 years |
Australia |
RTP stipend (~AUD 33,000) | Covered (RTP) | Scholarship | 3-4 years |
Ireland |
~EUR 19,000-25,000 | Often waived | Scholarship / stipend | 4 years |
New Zealand |
~NZD 28,000-33,000 | Often covered | Scholarship | 3-4 years |
Figures are approximate annual amounts. Actual stipends vary by university, department, and funding source. Contact us for guidance specific to your profile and target country.
Answer 5 quick questions and get an honest read on where you stand - and what to do next.
Most applications fail not because of weak profiles, but because of a misunderstanding of the steps and their sequence. Here is what the process actually involves.
Your academic record, research experience, publications if any, and English proficiency assessed honestly against the standard expected for funded positions.
A funded PhD requires a clear, focused research interest. This direction shapes every document you produce and every supervisor you approach.
In Europe and Australia, securing a funded position depends centrally on finding a supervisor with available funding who is genuinely aligned with your research.
Research Proposal and Statement of Purpose written specifically for each application. These are typically the deciding factor at this stage.
Processes vary significantly by country and university. We manage this on your behalf — timing matters and we know the requirements.
A substantive discussion about your proposal, methodology, and ability to carry out the work at doctoral level. We prepare you fully beforehand.
Funding structure, contract duration, start date, and additional benefits reviewed carefully before you accept. We walk you through every detail.
Requirements vary by country and visa category. We provide orientation and document guidance once your offer is accepted.
For researchers who have completed a thesis and want to take the next step toward a published academic record. We provide complete support through the publication process.
Students who came to Lokaartha have secured fully funded PhD and Masters positions across Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Computer Science, Social Sciences, and more.
Lokaartha helped me understand that my profile was actually competitive - I just had no idea how to position it. They handled all the supervisor outreach and I received an offer from a university in Norway within five months.
I had been trying on my own for two years. Within three months of starting with Lokaartha, I had shortlisted supervisors, a completed proposal, and interview offers. The transparency was what I did not expect - I saw every email.
The research proposal they wrote was entirely specific to my background and the lab I was targeting. I could tell it was not copied from anything else. The supervisor responded within a week.
These are among the most frequently searched questions about funded PhDs globally - and the honest answers.
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