Browse scholarships at the PhD level. We only link to official external application pages.
24 scholarships
Open Doors Russian Scholarship Project - Global Universities Association
The Open Doors doctoral track is a three-stage online competition for international Master's or Specialist graduates seeking tuition-free doctoral study in Russia. After portfolio review and proctored subject tasks, selected candidates interview prospective research supervisors before final results.
Skoltech Admissions
Skoltech's 2026 PhD application cycle closed on June 29, 2026. The official admissions page directs candidates interested in a 2027 start to check back in autumn or subscribe for notification. This pre-open guide explains the completed 2026 requirements without presenting them as confirmed 2027 dates.
University of Sydney RTP scholarships for international students
Applications are open for the University of Sydney RTP Scholarship 2027 in Australia. International students pursuing a PhD, Master of Philosophy, or another higher degree by research can receive an annual stipend of AUD 42,754 at the 2026 rate, full tuition-fee coverage, Overseas Student Health Cover, relocation support, and thesis-related allowances. The main international deadline for Research Period 1 or 2 of 2027 is September 11, 2026.
University of Sydney postgraduate research application guidance
Finding a supervisor is one of the most important steps before applying for a University of Sydney higher degree by research and the RTP Scholarship. For most research degrees, applicants are expected to identify a suitable supervisor and provide evidence of supervision support before submitting the application. A strong supervisor approach is specific, research-based and connected to the academic's actual work.
University of Sydney postgraduate research application guidance
A research proposal is one of the most important documents for a University of Sydney higher degree by research application. The university's general postgraduate research guidance refers to a research proposal of up to 2,000 words, although applicants should always check faculty-specific instructions. A strong proposal explains the research problem, question, method, contribution and supervisory fit in a way that is focused, realistic and connected to the applicant's previous academic preparation.
University of Sydney RTP scholarships for international students
The University of Sydney RTP Scholarship is competitively awarded to domestic and international students commencing or enrolled in a higher degree by research. International applicants need more than interest in Australia: they must show strong academic performance, previous research experience, English readiness, supervisor or faculty fit, complete documents and a credible research plan. This guide explains the eligibility and selection criteria in practical language.
University of Sydney postgraduate research application guidance
The University of Sydney PhD and higher degree by research application requires more than an online form. Most applicants need a research proposal, supervisor approval evidence, two referee reports, academic transcripts with English translations where needed, a CV, English-language proof if required, identity documents and any faculty-specific documents. International applicants seeking RTP consideration must also complete the scholarship form by the relevant deadline.
University of Sydney English language requirements
Some applicants may be able to apply for a University of Sydney research degree or RTP Scholarship without submitting IELTS, but only if they meet the university's official English-language requirements through another accepted route. The RTP Scholarship does not cancel English requirements. Applicants must satisfy the English requirement for their selected course, and postgraduate research requirements can vary by faculty and programme.
DAAD - German Academic Exchange Service
DAAD's Development-Related Postgraduate Courses programme supports doctoral study only in exceptional cases through specific PhD programmes included in the current EPOS list. It is not general funding for any doctorate in Germany. Applicants for 2027/28 must identify a listed doctoral option, satisfy that programme's research and admission criteria, and use its exact application route and deadline.
Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities
Türkiye Scholarships provides full-time doctoral funding together with placement at a participating Turkish university. The general application period runs from 10 January to 20 February each year. The 2027 PhD cycle is currently pre-open, so applicants should wait for the official matching announcement before treating the dates or available programmes as final.
China Scholarship Council
The Chinese Government Scholarship supports international doctoral candidates through bilateral, university, and special programme routes. The 2027 cycle is pre-open and has no universal deadline. Applicants must locate a participating PhD programme and follow its current research, supervisor, language, agency-number, and portal instructions.
Ministry of Education Culture Sports Science and Technology
PhD applicants use MEXT's Research Students category for graduate study in Japan. The official 2027 embassy-recommendation guidelines are available, but deadlines and first-screening dates are set by the Japanese diplomatic mission responsible for the applicant's nationality.
U.S. Department of State
The Fulbright Foreign Student Program allows eligible international graduate students and researchers from participating countries to study or conduct research in the United States. PhD availability, deadline, fields, grant length, and benefits vary by home-country programme; some countries do not fund full doctoral degrees.
DAAD
DAAD funding for doctoral candidates and early postdoctoral researchers who want to complete a defined research project in Germany with an academic host.
Khalifa University Postgraduate Admissions and Scholarship FAQs
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.
Study in Azerbaijan
Fully funded doctoral opportunity in Azerbaijan for nominated international candidates under the Heydar Aliyev grant program.
Indonesian Government KNB Scholarship Portal
The Indonesian Government KNB Scholarship funds doctoral study for eligible international applicants from developing countries at selected universities in Indonesia.
NYCU Office of International Affairs
NYCU provides scholarship support for international PhD students through tuition awards and stipend pathways, with award terms defined by university scholarship regulations.
Deakin University RTP and DUPRS scholarship page
The Deakin University RTP Scholarship 2027 and Deakin University Postgraduate Research Scholarship support domestic and international research master's and PhD applicants in Australia with a tax-free annual stipend, tuition-fee offset, relocation support and overseas health cover for eligible international students.
Deakin University RTP and DUPRS scholarship eligibility and selection guidance
This guide explains who is eligible for the Deakin University RTP Scholarship and DUPRS funding, how Deakin describes selection, what research capability means, and how PhD or research master's applicants can judge whether their profile is competitive before applying.
Deakin University research-degree application and supervision guidance
This guide explains how Deakin University research master's and PhD applicants can identify a suitable supervisor, prepare a focused contact email, connect the supervisor search with a research proposal, and avoid common mistakes before applying for RTP or DUPRS funding.
Deakin University research-degree application guidance
This guide explains how to prepare a Deakin University research proposal for PhD or research master's applications, including what to include, how to show supervision fit, how to connect the proposal with RTP/DUPRS scholarship preparation and how to avoid vague topics.
Deakin University research-degree application guidance
This guide explains the Deakin University PhD application process for international research applicants, including how to choose a research degree, check entry requirements, find a supervisor, prepare documents, write the research proposal, submit through ResearchPoint and connect the admission file with RTP/DUPRS scholarship timing.
Deakin University English-language requirements and PhD course page
This guide explains the real meaning of Deakin University scholarship without IELTS for PhD, research master's, RTP and DUPRS applicants. Deakin may accept alternatives to IELTS, but applicants still need to meet English-language proficiency requirements through approved evidence.