Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA)

Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), School of Graduate Studies

♡ Save

Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

Local and international full-time UPM students or eligible International Collaborative Program students; continuing enrollment and semester limits apply

Watch: how to apply

About this opportunity

UPM offers Graduate Research Assistantships for eligible master's and PhD students. Funding is linked to the scheme and research project; this is not an automatic scholarship for every applicant.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Local and international full-time UPM students or eligible International Collaborative Program students; continuing enrollment and semester limits apply
2. Note the deadline. Rolling by semester (the call is published before each semester - check the official page) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. Proof of UPM enrollment; academic records; CV; supervisor/project documents and application materials requested by UPM.
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

How applicants are selected

Supervisor/project and university review

Free materials

Templates, checklists and guides to help you apply.

Browse all free materials →

Tips from our advisors

1. Confirm whether the scheme is accepting new applicants and whether the project provides a stipend before applying.
2. Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
3. Contact potential supervisors before you apply. Send a one-page research summary and a short, specific email.
4. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
5. Spend most of your time on the criteria with the highest weight in the selection breakdown above.
6. Start at least 8 to 12 weeks early. Certified transcripts, translations and referee letters usually take longer than expected.
7. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.

Quick answers

Who can apply for Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA)?

Local and international full-time UPM students or eligible International Collaborative Program students; continuing enrollment and semester limits apply

What does Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA) cover?

Project-dependent assistantship; confirm stipend, duration and duties

When is the deadline for Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA)?

Rolling by semester (the call is published before each semester - check the official page) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA)?

Host countries: Malaysia.

What documents do I need for Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA)?

Proof of UPM enrollment; academic records; CV; supervisor/project documents and application materials requested by UPM.

How are applicants selected for Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA)?

Supervisor/project and university review

How much work is the Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA) application?

High