Alternative Source of Funding For Graduate Dissertations
Thesis Equity is a platform for graduate students to utilize crowdfunding and corporate sponsorships to fund their dissertation.
Thesis Equity was started by two graduate Economic students who struggled to get sufficient funding through the traditional avenues of research grants and University resources. Our struggle stemmed from the fact that research funding demand is greatly outpacing the supply, so we decided to provide an additional funding source for students.
We believe that having an exceptional research topic is not enough. Sufficient funding is vital for student dissertations to reach their full potential and we are here to provide precisely that.
Thesis Eqity was started by students for students and we only succeed if you succeed. In essence, we know graduate students do not compete for funding on a level playing field.
The importance of a research topic is not the only factor that affects funding
opportunities. Factors such as geographical location, partisanship and institutional
resources affect the dispersion of the funding opportunities and we hope crowdfunding
your research will minimize this gap.
At Thesis Equity we want to support graduate students in every country around the
globe. We believe that great ideas are not constrained to specific universities or geographical locations. We believe a good idea/topic should be supported no matter what.
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1. If you are a graduate student (either Masters or PhD) at a certified university, you will fill out our Dissertation Funding Form (DFF) and send it to ThesisEquity.Dissertation@gmail.com
The DFF form will ask background questions regarding your interest in the
research topic, the importance of your topic and what you hope to achieve with your research. Additionally the
form will ask you if you are interested in Corporate sponsorships and if there are any particular businesses that you believe will be interested in your research. (This portion is optional,
but if you believe a company may be interested in your research, a team at Thesis Equity can reach out to the businesses and create an introduction to see if there is a mutual interest.)
2. Once we receive your form we at Theis Equity will use third party
sources to confirm that you are an official student at your specified University and that you are the individual you claim to be. (This process can take up to 10 business days once we receive your DFF).
3. Once we have confirmed your identity/enrollment you will then be able to upload a 2 min video describing your dissertation topic, the amount of capital you hope to achieve and a detailed plan to do with
that capital. (Additionally we recommend that you upload a timeline of what deadlines you hope to keep and update it with your progress.)
4. If you are successful and reach your funding goals (either through crowdfunding or from corporate sponsorship), we will disperse the funds through a digital payment method of your choosing.
(Please note Thesis Equity takes 2% of the raised funds as an origination fee.)
5.If you are unsuccessful at raising the desired fund amount, the money raised will be returned to the donors and corporations. You may feel free to revise your video/statement/topic and apply once again
to try and raise the required capital.
(Please note if you are reapplying, please state what has changed regarding your funding strategy, research topic or any other factor that will make you more successful at raising the required funds.)
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Thesis Equity was started by students for students. We only succeed if yo u succeed. Our incentive to get the students the most amount of funding possible, either from as many people
as possible or from large scale partnerships.
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Thesis Equity’s crowdfunding platform provides you with the opportunity to showcase your research project and attract support from a global audience. Whether you are a Masters or PhD student, our platform is designed to help you unlock the funding you need to bring your academic ambitions to life.
Thesis Equity’s industry partnerships program offers students the opportunity to collaborate with leading companies and organizations that share their research interests. Whether you’re studying in STEM fields, social sciences or humanities our platform will help you reach your ambitious goals
Empowering You on Your Research Journey
Thesis Equity is committed to supporting students throughout their research journey. Explore our comprehensive range of resources designed to help you succeed in your academic endeavors.
Access a wealth of guides and tips to help you navigate the research funding process.
At Thesis Equity, we understand the importance of efficiency in your research journey. That’s why we’ve developed a range of tools and resources to help you streamline your research process and maximize your productivity. Stay organized and on track with our project management tools. Easily manage tasks, deadlines, and milestones to keep your research project running smoothly.
Start by creating your account on Thesis Equity. It's quick, easy, and completely free.
Once you've signed up, it's time to create your project profile.
Once your profile is complete it's time to explore
Engage with your supporters and keep them updated on your progress. Share regular updates
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