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DHET Nurturing Emerging Scholar’s Programme 2026 for young South Africans (Fully Funded Master’s in France and South Africa)

Fully funded

Nurturing Emerging Scholars Programme · France

MASTERS

DHL GoTrade GBSN Fellowship Program 2026

Funding varies

PHD, MASTERS

DHL GoTrade GBSN Fellowship Program 2026 for postgraduate business students & SMEs.

Funding varies

MASTERS

DSAC Bursaries for Heritage Related Studies 2026

Fully funded

MASTERS

DW Akademie International Media Studies (IMS) Programme 2026 for media professionals to study in Germany (Scholarships Available)

Funding varies

Germany

MASTERS

Dahdaleh Global Health Graduate Scholarship Program 2026 (up to $30,000 CAD)

Funding varies

Institute

MASTERS

Dalarna University Scholarships in Sweden (Spring 2026 Intake)

Fully funded

Dalarna University · Sweden

Great news for aspiring students! If you’re looking to study in Sweden without paying tuition fees, applications are now open for Dalarna University Scholarships for the Spring 2026 intake , commencing in January . International students residing outside of Sweden must submit their admission applications by August 15th, 2025 . Each year, Dalarna University offers scholarships to new international students to pursue a Master’s Degree program, as well as to students already enrolled at Dalarna University. These scholarships provide an excellent opportunity for outstanding students to pursue thei

MASTERS

Danish Government Scholarships for Non-EU Students

Funding varies

Danish Ministry of Education · Denmark

The government scholarship consists of two parts and can be given as full or partial tuition fee waivers and/or grants towards covering your living costs.

MASTERS

Data Science to Advance Women’s Health (DSAWH) Fellowship 2026

Funding varies

PHD, MASTERS

Department of Communication at Tulane University Postdoctoral Fellows Program 2027

Fully funded

Tulane University Postdoctoral Fellows Program

A cover letter describing research agenda and fit with the position

PHD, POSTDOC

DesignMersive by Grohwie Program 2026

Funding varies

Grohwie Program

• Free to attend for selected participants. • A certificate of participation • New skills and knowledge on storytelling and designing within AR environments

MASTERS

Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship 2026 | Study in UK

Funding varies

United Kingdom

The Nottingham Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship will pay 50% or 100% master’s tuition of selected students. This one-year master’s degree scholarship is intended to help creative and driven students who can effectively showcase their creativity in creating solutions that will influence and spur change in their home countries. The university strives to address issues and enhance lives by providing the best possible education, research, and information sharing; applying these to regional and global problems; and educating students to be successful in this quickly evolving world.

MASTERS

Digital GreenTalents Award 2026 for Aspiring young scientists (Fully Funded on-site Research Stay in Germany)

Fully funded

Germany

• The 2026 Digital GreenTalents Award includes: • A formal virtual award ceremony with your fellow Digital GreenTalents and special guests. • A fully funded on-site Research Stay of up to three months at an institution or company of your choice in Germany in 2027. The research stay will be fully sponsored by the BMFTR. • Mentoring for targeted support for integration into the German research landscape and the German GreenTech labour market. • Invitation to a one-week SpringSchool during your research stay in 2027 where you will gain valuable knowledge and be part of the Digital GreenTalent community. • Exclusive access to the prestigious Digital GreenTalents alumni network. • In addition to international travel to and from the research stay, travel to and from the SpringSchool within Germany will also be funded by the BMFTR.

PHD

Digital Life Initiative (DLI) Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025-2026

Funding varies

Cornell University

A cover letter explaining your research interests and how your work connects to the Digital Life Initiative.

PHD, POSTDOC

Doha Institute Scholarships 2026 in Qatar | Funded

Fully funded

Doha Institute Scholarships · Qatar

Doha Institute international scholarship program is offering Tamim scholarships which are offered on the basis of academic achievement and merit. These are awarded to the most distinguished citizens of Qatar as well as foreign scholars studying in the Arab world. Full tuition costs are covered by the scholarship, and international students from outside of Qatar will also get a monthly stipend, health insurance, and free housing in the institute’s dorms. The Sanad Scholarships are awarded based on students’ financial needs. These are granted to residents of Qatar, Qatari nationals, and foreign

PHD, MASTERS

Doha Institute for Graduate Studies Scholarship 2027

Fully funded

University Name · Qatar

Study in Qatar on a Fully Funded Scholarship. Doha Institute for Graduate Studies is a higher education institution in Doha, Qatar. Each year, the institute offers Fully Funded Scholarships for Qatari and international students. Applications are now open for the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies Scholarship for the 2027 intake . The Institute offers Master’s and Doctoral Scholarships with all expenses covered . IELTS can be exempted if the candidate has obtained a previous degree from an English-medium institute. The scholarship is open to citizens from all countries . More details are below

PHD, MASTERSDeadline: Deadline: 15th January 2027

Dubai Business Associates Program 2026

Fully funded

Applications for the Dubai Business Associates (DBA) Program 2026 are now open. Supported by King Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, DBA invites outstanding graduates to live in Dubai. The fully funded program covers flights expense, visa support, accommodation, and a monthly stipend to cover living expenses. Participants will get a chance to study as well as work at top companies of Dubai. Through this international opportunity, graduates will gain practical business experience and exposure to practices of multinational enterprises.

MASTERS

ECTRIMS Fellowship Program 2026 | Fully Funded

Fully funded

The ECTRIMS Fellowship Program 2026 invites applicants of all nationalities for a unique opportunity in Europe. The fully funded fellowship in Europe will include a generous annual stipend of 55,000 Euros and reimbursement of transportation cost. Fellows will participate in annual ECTRIMS congresses during their fellowship duration of 1 or 2 years. They will get separate travel and accommodation support for participating in these events.

PHD, POSTDOC

EIT Centre for Doctoral Training in the Fundamentals of AI 2025-2026 at the University of Oxford (Fully-funded)

Fully funded

University of Oxford

• This programme is funded by the Ellison Institute of Technology. They are able to offer up to 20 fully-funded 4-year studentships per year to applicants to this programme. This funding is open to students from any country. • A full 4-year scholarship comprises:

PHD

ENS International Selection Scholarships

Funding varies

University · France

Monthly grant of 1,000 Euros for 3 years and a room on one of the ENS campuses.

MASTERS

EPFL AI Center and Swiss AI Initiative Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026-2027

Fully funded

• The fellowship covers a contribution to the salary of the postdoctoral researcher of appr. 50% per year (EPFL salary scales apply). The remaining part of the salary is covered by the EPFL host laboratories. EPFL Human Resources guidelines and practices apply with regard to social security. • A maximum amount of CHF 5’000 per fellowship year can be granted for research costs, open research data costs, open access publication costs, travels and conferences. These costs need to be justified in the budget and in the financial report. Any additional costs for research expenses, travel, etc. need to be covered by the host Professor(s). • The host laboratories commit to making the necessary infrastructure available to the postdoctoral researcher (e.g., office space, laboratory space and equipment, administrative support).

PHD, POSTDOC

ETH Zurich Excellence Masters Scholarships

Funding varies

Switzerland

The Excellence Scholarship (ESOP) consists of a grant covering living and study expenses (CHF 12,000 per semester) as well as a tuition fee waiver.

MASTERSDeadline: Deadline: 30 Nov 2026

ETH Zurich Postdoctoral Fellowship in Switzerland

Fully funded

Switzerland

The ETH Zurich Postdoctoral Fellowship program (ETH Fellows) aims to support new postdoctoral researchers at ETH Zurich. It is a fully funded fellowship , designed for outstanding early-career scientists. The program seeks individuals who have shown exceptional scientific talent in their initial career phases. It’s a highly regarded program that helps propel young academics towards significant achievements, with many fellows advancing to professorships shortly after their fellowship.

PHD, POSTDOC

ETH Zurich Robotics Student Fellowship 2026 | Hands‑On Summer Research for Global Robotics Talent

Fully funded

Switzerland

CHF 4,000 stipend to help cover living costs during the fellowship

MASTERS

ETH4D Doctoral Mentorship Grants 2026

Funding varies

• The grant covers expenses up to a maximum of 10k CHF and includes the following: • Economy roundtrip ticket (max. 1.5 kCHF) to and from Switzerland for the research stay

PHD

ETH4D Research to Action Grants 2026

Funding varies

Detailed budget ( template budget ). The activities described in the project description should be accounted for in the budget. Note that this grant does not cover expenses from the past.

PHD, MASTERS, POSTDOC

EU Bright Futures Scholarship 2026 UK

Fully funded

London Metropolitan University · United Kingdom

The scholarship significantly reduces tuition fees:

MASTERS

EUI Jean Monnet Fellowships in Italy 2027

Fully funded

Robert Schuman Centre · Italy

The EUI Jean Monnet Fellowships in Italy 2027 are offered for one year by The Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies. The fully funded fellowship in Europe 2027 is open to individuals who are post-doctorates and tenure-track academics. It is an exceptional opportunity for researchers who have completed their doctorate degrees. The Centre will select up to 20 fellowships this year. Through European University Institute Program, scholars will get a chance to join a creative academic community.

PHD, POSTDOCDeadline: Deadline: 23 October 2026

EWC Graduate Degree Fellowship 2027 in USA

Fully funded

University of Hawaii · United States

• Any other Incidental expenses. • Additional funding for field study and attending conferences is also offered on a competitive basis.

PHD, MASTERSDeadline: Deadline: 1st December 2026

East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship 2027

Fully funded

East-West Center · United States

• The East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship provides support for key expenses, including the following: • Full-time graduate tuition and fees up for the academic year to the equivalent of the general tuition charged for post-baccalaureate students at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa toward master’s or doctoral studies; • Housing in an East-West Center residence hall for the academic year, based on single occupancy; • A stipend to partially cover food and incidental expenses; • All other costs related to study and residence in Hawai’i are the responsibility of the awardee. All provisions above are subject to change.

PHD, MASTERS

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