Browse scholarships at the PhD level. We only link to official external application pages.
24 scholarships
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.
Official source: Open Doors Russian Scholarship Project - Global Universities Association •Updated:
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.
Official source: Skoltech Admissions •Updated:
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.
Official source: University of Sydney RTP scholarships for international students •Updated:
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.
Official source: University of Sydney postgraduate research application guidance •Updated:
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.
Official source: University of Sydney postgraduate research application guidance •Updated:
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.
Official source: University of Sydney RTP scholarships for international students •Updated:
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.
Official source: University of Sydney postgraduate research application guidance •Updated:
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.
Official source: University of Sydney English language requirements •Updated:
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.
Official source: DAAD - German Academic Exchange Service •Updated:
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.
Official source: Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities •Updated:
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.
Official source: China Scholarship Council •Updated:
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.
Official source: Ministry of Education Culture Sports Science and Technology (MEXT) •Updated:
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.
Official source: U.S. Department of State •Updated:
DAAD funding for doctoral candidates and early postdoctoral researchers who want to complete a defined research project in Germany with an academic host.
Official source: DAAD •Updated:
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.
Official source: Khalifa University Postgraduate Admissions and Scholarship FAQs •Updated:
Fully funded doctoral opportunity in Azerbaijan for nominated international candidates under the Heydar Aliyev grant program.
Official source: Study in Azerbaijan (MFA + Ministry of Science and Education) •Updated:
The Indonesian Government KNB Scholarship funds doctoral study for eligible international applicants from developing countries at selected universities in Indonesia.
Official source: Indonesian Government KNB Scholarship Portal (Kemdiktisaintek) •Updated:
NYCU provides scholarship support for international PhD students through tuition awards and stipend pathways, with award terms defined by university scholarship regulations.
Official source: NYCU Office of International Affairs •Updated:
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.
Official source: Deakin University RTP and DUPRS scholarship page •Updated:
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.
Official source: Deakin University RTP and DUPRS scholarship eligibility and selection guidance •Updated:
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.
Official source: Deakin University research-degree application and supervision guidance •Updated:
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.
Official source: Deakin University research-degree application guidance •Updated:
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.
Official source: Deakin University research-degree application guidance •Updated:
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.
Official source: Deakin University English-language requirements and PhD course page •Updated: