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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...

PHD

CRG Research Fellowships 2026/27 in Spain | €700 Monthly Stipend

Fully funded

Spain

Selected students will receive a €700 monthly gross stipend. The fellowship can last for up to four months. CRG also offers travel support. Students traveling from outside Europe can receive up to €1,000 for return flights. European flights are supported up to €400. This support can help students gain research experience at CRG while reducing some of their travel and living costs.

MASTERS

CRG Research Training Program 2027 in Spain

Fully funded

Centre · Spain

If you are looking for a fully funded conference to attend, then apply for the SDG Innovation Summit Malaysia 2026 . Flights, stay, Meals, and visa fees are covered.

MASTERSDeadline: Deadline: 31st December 2026

Eisenhower Global Scholars Program 2025-2026

Funding varies

Blavatnik School of Government · Spain

In the fall, Global Scholars travel to Europe for the start of their academic year. At some point in the year, they meet with Eisenhower Fellows and other friends of EF in Europe.

MASTERS

"la Caixa" INPhINIT Incoming Doctoral Fellowships

Fully funded

"la Caixa" Foundation · Spain

Three-year PhD contracts at top Spanish and Portuguese research centres, with training.

PHDDeadline: Usually opens in autumn with a deadline around January–February.

International Master of Science in Rural Development (IMRD) Scholarships

Fully funded

Ghent University, Belgium · Spain

Students applying for the International Master of Science in Rural Development (IMRD) commencing AY 2020/2021 can apply for Erasmus Mundus Scholarships or VLIR-UOS Scholarships. Ghent University also offers Top-up Grants to selected candidates from countries on the OESO-DAC list. Each year a minimum of the top 15 applicants are selected for Erasmus Mundus scholarships, consisting of 3 European students and 12 non-European students. In addition to these 15, the Management Board may decide to award additional scholarships to applicants from specific regions. VLIR-UOS scholarships focus on developing and transition regions, awarding scholarships to applicants from eligible countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America to attend the IMRD taught in English at a Flemish university or university college. Top IMRD applicants are nominated for the Ghent University Top-up Grants. • Erasmus Mundus: The scholarships include: a contribution to the students’ participation costs (including the tuition fees, library and laboratory costs, full insurance coverage and any other mandatory costs related to the students’ participation in the Master); a contribution to student travel and installation costs; and a monthly subsistence allowance for the entire duration of the study programme. Scholarship benefits vary between Programme and Partner countries. • VLIR-UOS: It is a full scholarship, covering the tuition fee, travel costs and a monthly allowance of €1150. • Ghent University Top-up Grants: This is not a full scholarship. The tuition fee is partially waived, and students receive a monthly allowance amounting to €654.

MASTERSDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 28 Feb 2020 (Annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

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