Scholarship
Mayor's Research Fellowship Program
This fellowship program is initiated by the Kathmandu Metropolitan City to promote research and academic contributions to urban development and policy. It supports scholars in conducting in-depth research on issues relevant to the Kathmandu metropolitan area.
About this scholarship
Mayor's Research Fellowship Program is offered by Kathmandu Metropolitan City for study in Nepal at master and phd level. The award is valued at Varies, provided as other support. Funding is awarded for a single cycle and is not listed as renewable.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as other funding. Applicants selected receive Varies. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master and phd level. Eligible study areas include Urban Development, Policy and Social Sciences. Nationality requirements apply: Nepal.
Eligibility
Open to researchers and students, typically at the Master’s or PhD level, focusing on urban planning, sociology, environment, and local governance.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
master and phd
Fields of study
Urban Development, Policy and Social Sciences
Nationality requirements
Nepal
Funding basis
Merit-based
Key details
- Provider
- Kathmandu Metropolitan City
- Country
- Nepal
- Award
- Varies
- Funding type
- other
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master and phd
- Fields of study
- Urban Development, Policy and Social Sciences
- Nationality
- Nepal
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Renewable
- No
- Verified by Eternity
- Not yet verified
- Last verified
- 2026-08-30
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
View official scholarship sourceLast verified 2026-08-30