The MAKE Organisation is now accepting applications for its Thesis Grant Programme, designed to support graduate students completing their master’s theses or doctoral dissertations in visual communication studies.
The programme seeks to inspire innovative academic research that expands the boundaries of visual communication as a field. Applicants must be conducting research where visual communication forms a central component of their study.
Funding benefits
Successful applicants can receive up to $2,000 to cover research-related expenses such as travel, transcription or participant compensation. The grant aims to ease financial pressures and allow students to focus on completing their research. Recipients are required to submit a final summary report upon completion of their thesis or dissertation.
Who can apply
This opportunity is open to graduate students—both master’s and doctoral—who meet the following criteria:
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Must be currently enrolled in a graduate programme.
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Must be writing a thesis or dissertation.
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Research must significantly involve visual communication.
Application requirements
Applicants must submit their materials through the online portal, including:
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A detailed research budget.
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Curriculum vitae (CV).
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A complete thesis or dissertation proposal (maximum five pages, double-spaced).
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Proof of current enrolment.
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A letter of recommendation from a faculty advisor.
Deadline
Applications close on November 4, 2025. Interested candidates can apply via the MAKE website.
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