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Scholarships & Funding

Government, university and foundation scholarships open to international students.

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Fulbright Foreign Student Program

Fully funded

U.S. Department of State · United States

Tuition, a monthly living stipend, airfare, health insurance and a settling-in allowance for a Masters (and in some years a PhD) in the USA.

MASTERS, PHDDeadline: Applications usually open around April–May each year for study starting the following year.

Chevening Scholarship

Fully funded

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office · United Kingdom

Full tuition for a one-year Masters in the UK, a monthly living allowance, return airfare and arrival allowances.

MASTERSDeadline: Applications usually open in August and close in early November.

Commonwealth Scholarships

Fully funded

Commonwealth Scholarship Commission, UK · United Kingdom

Tuition, a living stipend, airfare and allowances for Masters and PhD study in the UK, aimed at students from developing Commonwealth countries.

MASTERS, PHDDeadline: Nominating-body deadlines usually fall between October and December.

DAAD Scholarships (EPOS and others)

Fully funded

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) · Germany

A monthly stipend, health insurance, travel allowance and often a study and research subsidy for development-related Masters and PhD programmes in Germany.

MASTERS, PHDDeadline: Deadlines vary by course, mostly between August and October for the following year.

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters

Fully funded

European Commission · Europe (multiple countries)

Tuition, travel and installation costs and a monthly allowance for a joint Masters studied in at least two European countries.

MASTERSDeadline: Most programmes close between October and January for the following academic year.

MEXT Scholarship (Japanese Government)

Fully funded

Ministry of Education, Japan · Japan

Full tuition, a monthly stipend, return airfare, and a preparatory Japanese language course.

MASTERS, PHDDeadline: Embassy recommendation applications usually open around April–May each year.

Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)

Fully funded

National Institute for International Education, South Korea · South Korea

Tuition, a monthly living allowance, airfare, medical insurance, a settlement allowance and a year of Korean language training.

MASTERS, PHDDeadline: Usually opens in February–March for study starting in September.

Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)

Fully funded

China Scholarship Council · China

Tuition, on-campus accommodation, a monthly stipend and comprehensive medical insurance.

MASTERS, PHDDeadline: Most university and embassy deadlines fall between December and April.

Australia Awards Scholarships

Fully funded

Australian Government (DFAT) · Australia

Full tuition, return air travel, an establishment allowance, contribution to living expenses, health cover and introductory academic programs.

MASTERSDeadline: Applications usually open around February and close around April.

2025 Hardiman PhD Scholarships

Funding varies

University of Galway · Ireland

2025 Call Open for fully funded Hardiman PhD Scholarships at University of Galway, IrelandApply nowWho are these scholarships for? Excellent students starting their PhD in September 2025. We seek high-achieving dynamic individuals, who have an appetite for the research world and creativity, who...

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5th call for research applications under Activity 1.1.1.9 “Post-doctoral Research”

Funding varies

Latvian Council of Science

The Latvian Council of Science announces the 5th call for research applications related to and not related to economic activity under Activity 1.1.1.9 “Post-doctoral Research”.The purpose of the activity is to develop the skills of new scientists and increase scientific capacity by providing...

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ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE AWARD OF ONE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP DEVELOPING A SOLUTION FOR EMPLOYEES WITH REDUCED MOBILITY - PORTIC-MCH 001-DESIGN IND

Funding varies

Porto Research, Technology & Innovation Center · Portugal

Outline A call is open for (number) 1 research grant(s), under the Project within the scope of the RESEARCH STUDY WITH A VIEW TO DEVELOPING A SOLUTION FOR EMPLOYEES WITH REDUCED MOBILITY Project, coordinated BY PORTIC'S PORTO DESIGN FACTORY (PDF), financed by the CONTINENTAL HYPERMERKETS MODEL (MCH)...

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ATLAS - Talent Academy for TransLAtional Science (medicine | Germany)

Funding varies

Scientify Research Solutions AB · Germany

The ATLAS - Talent Academy for TransLAtional Science PhD Program is the joint doctoral program of BioNTech and TRON, offering international graduate training with a strong focus on translational medicine. The program supports PhD students in conducting excellent research projects spanning...

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ATTRACT Programme (industrial and service transformation, healthcare, sustainability and education | worldwide to Luxembourg)

Funding varies

Scientify Research Solutions AB

OutlineThe ATTRACT is a fellowship programme from the Fonds National de la Recherche (FNR) that supports Luxembourg research institutions in expanding their competences in the National Research Priorities by attracting outstanding young researchers with high potential to the country. The programme...

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ATTRACT Programme (industrial and service transformation, healthcare, sustainability and education | worldwide to Luxembourg)

Funding varies

Scientify Research Solutions AB

The ATTRACT is a fellowship programme from the Fonds National de la Recherche (FNR) that supports Luxembourg research institutions in expanding their competences in the National Research Priorities by attracting outstanding young researchers with high potential to the country. The programme helps...

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Bolsas Gulbenkian Institute for Advanced Study | Fellowships Gulbenkian Institute for Advanced Study (all disciplines | worldwide to Portugal)

Funding varies

Scientify Research Solutions AB · Portugal

OutlineThe Gulbenkian Institute for Advanced Study Fellowships are awarded by the Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian through the Gulbenkian Institute for Advanced Study (IGEA), enabling internationally renowned scholars to carry out research of their own interest, for a limited period of time, within a...

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Bourse de formation en cardiologie | Cardiology training fellowship (Luxembourg)

Funding varies

Scientify Research Solutions AB

OutlineThe Cardiology training fellowship from the Fondation Coeur - Daniel Wagner supports clinical and postdoctoral fellows training in Luxembourg. The goal is to improve research or the care of patients with cardiovascular diseases in Luxembourg. Applications are accepted at any time.What is...

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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR A Ph.D. RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP

Funding varies

Universidade Lusófona´s Research Center for Digital Human-Environment Interaction Lab · Portugal

1. OBJECT AND SCOPEA call is open for the award of one Ph.D. Research Fellowship within the R&D Unit Digital Human-Environment Interaction Lab (HEI-Lab), Universidade Lusófona, supported by national funds inscribed in the budget of Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT)-[UID/05380/2025].2...

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CAPES-Humboldt Research Fellowship (all disciplines | researchers from Brazil in Germany)

Funding varies

Scientify Research Solutions AB · Germany

OutlineThe CAPES-Humboldt Research Fellowship is a joint program from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and the Brazilian research funding organisation CAPES (Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior) to support mobility of researchers from Brazil to conduct research in...

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CAS Research Grant (natural science, social science and humanities | Norway)

Funding varies

Scientify Research Solutions AB · Norway

OutlineThe CAS Research Grant from the Centre for Advanced Study (CAS) at the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters supports established scholars in a research stay at CAS in Oslo. Research groups must engage in research within and across the following fields:Humanities/TheologySocial sciences...

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CEIPEX - CEItec Postgradual EXperts

Funding varies

JCMM, Z.S.P.O.

OutlineThe concept of the CEITEC Postdoctoral EXperts (CEIPEX) program is to provide an attractive environment for postdoctoral fellow mobility by focusing on a scientifically excellent and thematically compact academic research institution that has established a network of connections with a...

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Call for Expressions of Interest for Independent Expert Evaluators

Funding varies

Xjenza Malta is inviting international and local experts to support research excellence by joining its growing pool of evaluators. Contribute your expertise, gain recognition, and help shape the future of research and innovation in Malta.Xjenza Malta (XM) manages and implements a multi-million...

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Call for PhD Candidates: Functional Assessment & Inspection Reliability in the Built Environment (FPU Predoctoral Grant Application)

Funding varies

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech · Spain

OutlineThe Department of Architectural Technology at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech is seeking a motivated PhD candidate to prepare a joint application for the Spanish FPU Predoctoral Fellowship (Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities).The PhD research will focus on...

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Call for applications: ERA scholarships - “Green Hydrogen”-Germany

Funding varies

Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research

OutlineCall for applications: ERA - “Green Hydrogen” scholarships for Algeria, Morocco and TunisiaWhat is fundedWith the “ERA Fellowships – Green Hydrogen” program, the DAAD supports international study and research stays and internships in Germany on the theme of green hydrogen. Studies, research...

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Christian Boulin Fellowships (molecular biology | Europe+)

Funding varies

Scientify Research Solutions AB · Germany

OutlineThe Christian Boulin Fellowships from the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) support young scientists visiting facilities at the EMBL sites, so they can learn and use the latest scientific techniques and advance their research projects. Applications can be submitted at any time and...

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Corporate Partnership Programme Fellowships (molecular biology | Europe+)

Funding varies

Scientify Research Solutions AB · Germany

OutlineThe Corporate Partnership Programme Fellowships from the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) support junior-level scientific visitors to carry out experimental projects with an EMBL host research group, thereby allowing them to build new networks and experience the international and...

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Cotutelle-apurahat väitöskirjatutkijoille | Cotutelle grants for doctoral research (mathematics and natural sciences | Finland and France collboration)

Funding varies

Scientify Research Solutions AB · Finland

OutlineThe Magnus Ehrnrooth säätiö provides Cotutelle grants for doctoral research working in diverse basic research in mathematics and the natural sciences, as well as the development of school education in these subjects in Finland and France.The foundation annually awards Cotutelle grants under...

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DKFZ International PhD Program (cancer research | Germany)

Funding varies

Scientify Research Solutions AB · Germany

OutlineThe DKFZ International PhD Program is a fully funded, structured program providing its doctoral researchers (PhD students) with tailored mentoring and training in cancer research. The doctoral research projects are conducted at the German Cancer Research Center in Heidelberg or Dresden, or at...

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DUO-CIMEA/Italy (higher education | Asia)

Funding varies

Scientify Research Solutions AB · Korea

OutlineThe DUO-CIMEA/Italy from ASEM-DUO supports the academic exchange of professors, researchers and PhD students between institutions in Italy and Asia. The primary focus of the exchange is related to research and development in the field of higher education law and governance. Other...

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EHRA Observational Training Programme (cardiology | Europe)

Funding varies

Scientify Research Solutions AB · Denmark

OutlineThe EHRA Observational Training Programme from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) supports electrophysiologists in transferring state-of-the-art techniques, strategies, clinical and procedural standards to their home institutions through personal observation of expert...

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