Most PhD students are supported financially through the following sources:

• participation in National or European (Horizon) projects co-ordinated by INN researchers
• competitive scholarships:
  • the State Scholarships Foundation (IKY Fellowships of Excellence) https://www.iky.gr/en/
  • the Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation (HFRI) https://www.elidek.gr/en/
  • programs funded by private Foundations or Industry (for example Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) program for industrial doctoral theses http://www.demokritos.gr/industrial-research-fellowship-program-at-ncsr-demokritos/).