PhD Scholarships

Browse scholarships at the PhD level. We only link to official external application pages.

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41 scholarships

Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project

A competitive government-funded scholarship allowing international students to study tuition-free at leading Russian universities. Selection is merit-based through online Olympiads.

RussiaPhDFully FundedDeadline: January (varies by year)

Official source: Open Doors - Global Universities • Updated:

Skoltech University Scholarship

Skoltech provides scholarship-backed PhD admission for international researchers in Russia, including tuition coverage, monthly stipend, and medical insurance for admitted students.

RussiaPhDFully FundedDeadline: April 27, 2026 (PhD first-wave deadline)

Official source: Skoltech Admissions • Updated:

DAAD EPOS Scholarship

German government scholarship for professionals from developing countries pursuing development-related masters and PhD programs.

GermanyPhDFully FundedDeadline: August-October (program dependent)

Official source: DAAD - German Academic Exchange Service • Updated:

Turkiye Burslari Scholarship

Turkish government scholarship covering tuition accommodation and monthly stipend for international students.

TurkeyPhDFully FundedDeadline: February (exact day varies by annual call; confirm on official source)

Official source: Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities • Updated:

MEXT Scholarship

Japanese government scholarship supporting international students in top Japanese universities through embassy or university recommendation.

JapanPhDFully FundedDeadline: April-May

Official source: Ministry of Education Culture Sports Science and Technology (MEXT) • Updated:

Khalifa University Scholarship

Khalifa University offers PhD scholarship tiers in the UAE with potential tuition waiver, competitive stipend, and full-time international student support based on scholarship tier and path.

United Arab EmiratesPhDPartially FundedDeadline: March 2, 2026 (Fall 2026 intake)

Official source: Khalifa University Postgraduate Admissions and Scholarship FAQs • Updated:

Indonesian Government KNB Scholarship

The Indonesian Government KNB Scholarship funds doctoral study for eligible international applicants from developing countries at selected universities in Indonesia.

IndonesiaPhDFully FundedDeadline: March 31, 2026 (published KNB 2026 registration close date; confirm final deadline on official portal)

Official source: Indonesian Government KNB Scholarship Portal (Kemdiktisaintek) • Updated:

NYCU International Student Scholarship

NYCU provides scholarship support for international PhD students through tuition awards and stipend pathways, with award terms defined by university scholarship regulations.

TaiwanPhDPartially FundedDeadline: March 15, 2026 (Fall 2026 international degree-seeking cycle closing date; check department-specific spring availability)

Official source: NYCU Office of International Affairs • Updated: