The University of Buckingham
United Kingdom
University of Buckingham Postgraduate First-Class Scholarship
Verified
International
Master's
PhD
Open to all fields
9 Nov 2026
Closes 9 Nov 2026≈ 33% reduction in tuition feesView Scholarship
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PhD & Research Scholarships
Fully funded doctoral and research positions. Many European PhDs are salaried positions. Discover funded projects across universities and research institutes worldwide.
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United Kingdom
Swansea University International Excellence Scholarships (Jan/Mar 2027 entry)
Verified
International
Master's
PhD
Open to all fields
27 Nov 2026
Closes 27 Nov 2026≈ Tuition-fee discount worth up to £5,000 for overseas students who have demonstrated academic excellence or show potential to do soView Scholarship
New Mexico State University
United States
International Competitive Scholarship (New Mexico State)
Verified
International
Undergraduate
Master's
Open to all fields
30 Nov 2026
Closes 30 Nov 2026≈ 100View Scholarship
Bavarian Academic Center for Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe (BAYHOST)
Germany
BAYHOST One-Year Scholarship Programme of the Free State of Bavaria (2027/28)
Fully Funded
Verified
Master's
PhD
Open to all fields
1 Dec 2026
Closes 1 Dec 2026≈ €992 paid out monthly (€11.904 per year); students with at least one child receive €1.152 per month (€13.824 per year); the one-year scholarship can generally be extended twice for up to 3 years.View Scholarship
DAAD
Germany
Future Ukraine: Research Grants for Ukrainian Master's Students and Researchers
Fully Funded
Verified
Master's
PhD
Open to all fields
10 Dec 2026
Closes 10 Dec 2026≈ Depending on academic level, monthly payments of €992 for graduates (Master's students), €1,400 for doctoral candidates, €2,000 for postdocs, €2,150 for experienced researchers with a doctorate and university teachers, €2,300 for professors; if applicable payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover and travel allowance.View Scholarship
DAAD
Germany
Foundation of the Berlin House of Representatives: Grant Programme
Fully Funded
Verified
PhD
Postdoctoral
Open to all fields
15 Dec 2026
Closes 15 Dec 2026≈ EUR 1,100–1,630/monthView Scholarship
Wuhan University
China
China Link Scholarship Program (Wuhan University, CSC short-term research exchange)
Fully Funded
Verified
International
Undergraduate
Master's
Open to all fields
20 Dec 2026
Closes 20 Dec 2026≈ RMB 3,000/month (general scholars) / 3,500 RMB/month (senior scholars)View Scholarship
Northwestern Polytechnical University
China
Chinese Government Scholarship - Chinese University Program (NPU Type B)
Fully Funded
Verified
International
Master's
PhD
Open to all fields
31 Dec 2026
Closes 31 Dec 2026≈ Full award: tuition waiver + on-campus housing + RMB 3,000/mo (Master's) or 3,500/mo (PhD) stipend + comprehensive medical insurance (RMB 800/yr)View Scholarship
University of Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Guillaume Dupaix International PhD Scholarship
Fully Funded
Verified
International
PhD
Postdoctoral
Open to all fields
31 Dec 2026
Closes 31 Dec 2026≈ Approximately EUR 1,150 per month stipend plus a EUR 1,500 travel grant; minimum duration one month; subject to performance evaluation; students from partner countries automatically considered; applications accepted continuously year-round via home-university nominationView Scholarship
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Saudi Arabia
KAUST Fellowship (All Admitted MS, MS/PhD and PhD Students)
Fully Funded
Verified
International
Master's
PhD
Open to all fields
3 Jan 2027
Closes 3 Jan 2027≈ Full tuition and bench fee coverage (worth up to USD $35,000 per year); monthly stipend worth USD $20,000/yr for M.S. students and USD $25,000-$30,000/yr for PhD students depending on qualifications and academic progress; base accommodation included (shared for singles, 2-bed for married students); health insurance for students and eligible dependents; relocation support (visa, relocation and travel costs); total value between $70k and $80k per yearView Scholarship
Missouri University of Science and Technology
United States
Kummer I&E Doctoral Fellows Program
Fully Funded
Verified
International
PhD
Open to all fields
5 Jan 2027
Closes 5 Jan 2027≈ Graduate Research Assistantship, fellowship (disbursed per semester), and tuition remission for required coursework for up to four years; plus $1,500 per year in professional development funds (fellowship amount not specified)View Scholarship
Brock University, Canada
Canada
Bold New Brock Graduate Student OTSS Award
Verified
Master's
PhD
Open to all fields
11 Jan 2027
Closes 11 Jan 2027≈ $6,565.00View Scholarship
Frequently Asked Questions
How are PhD students funded in Europe?
Many European PhDs are salaried employment positions rather than scholarships. You apply to a funded project and receive a monthly salary.
What do I need for a PhD application?
A strong research proposal, academic transcripts, CV and reference letters are the core documents. Some positions require IELTS/TOEFL.