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University of Toronto Dalla Lana School of Public Health Women in Global Health Leadership Fellowship 2025/2026

Fully funded

Toronto Dalla Lana School of Public Health Women

Aside from a curriculum in global health policy, gender equity and leadership, this hybrid fellowship journey includes:

MASTERS

University of Twente Scholarship 2026 in the Netherlands

Fully funded

University of Twente Scholarship · Netherlands

Check Czech Government Scholarships for International Students 2026-27 | Fully Funded

MASTERS

University of Twente Scholarships (UTS)

Funding varies

University of Twente · Netherlands

MASTERS

University of Zurich Predoctoral Research Fellowship in Economics Chair of Macroeconomics and Labor Markets 2026

Fully funded

University of Zurich Predoctoral Research Fellowship

• Full-time, salaried position with a competitive predoctoral salary and full social benefits • Direct mentorship by Prof. Andreas I. Mueller with regular one-on-one meetings • Integration into the active predoctoral community at the UZH Department of Economics • Access to UZH seminar series, reading groups, and workshops • Close interaction with PhD students and visiting researchers; opportunities to attend conferences • Strong track record of UZH pre-doc alumni gaining admission to top PhD programs worldwide

PHD

University of the People Online Tuition Free Degrees

Funding varies

University of California Berkeley

The University of the People is the Education Revolution. It is the world’s first tuition-free, non-profit, American accredited, online university. With a groundbreaking online learning model and instructors from the world’s foremost academic volunteers, UoPeople offers the opportunity to pursue a high quality and invaluable American degree.

MASTERSDeadline: Deadline: 22 Oct 2026

University of the Witwatersrand & University of Edinburgh Masters by Research Sustainable African Futures 2026

Fully funded

University of Edinburgh Masters

The MScR includes three compulsory courses that cover core research training skills around Data Collection and Research Design and a compulsory course to introduce students to the complex realities of sustainable development in African contexts with the course “Dynamics of African Development”.

MASTERS

Université Paris-Saclay International Master’s Scholarships

Funding varies

Université · France

MASTERS

Uppsala University Department of Peace and Conflict Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025-2027

Funding varies

Uppsala University Department

PHD, POSTDOC

Ute and György Széll International Scholarship 2026

Fully funded

Hans Böckler Foundation

The scholarship includes a monthly stipend of EUR 1,450 for living expenses and an annual allowance of EUR 1,300 for travel expenses.

PHD

VISTEC Scholarship 2026 in Thailand | Fully Funded

Fully funded

Research Institute of Science · Thailand

The VISTEC Scholarship 2026 in Thailand, offered by the Graduate and Research Institute of Science and Technology, is open to students worldwide. This fully funded scholarship covers programs in Biomolecular Science and Engineering, Energy Science and Engineering, Information Science and Technology, and Molecular Science and Engineering. Students will have the opportunity to collaborate with renowned research institutes and industries in these fields.

PHD, MASTERS

VLIR-UOS ICP Connect Scholarships in Belgium

Funding varies

Belgium

The scholarships cover tuition fees, travel, insurance and living expenses (board and lodging). VLIR-UOS only provides full scholarships for the total duration of the Master’s Programme (12/24/36 months).

MASTERS

VUW Undergraduate and Postgraduate International Scholarships

Funding varies

University · New Zealand

This is a partial fee-based scholarship that will go towards tuition fees for a Bachelor’s Degree Master’s degree programme of 120, 180 or 240 points or a Postgraduate Diploma of 120 points for one year of study only.

MASTERS

Vice-Chancellor’s PhD Scholarships in the UK | Fully Funded

Fully funded

University of West London · United Kingdom

Are you in search of a fully funded scholarship program in UK? Then, the Vice-Chancellor’s PhD Scholarships program can be an amazing opportunity for you. The scholarship program 2026 will take place at The University of West London, which is a modern institute for innovative and practical research. Selected applicants for this international scholarship program will work in a dynamic and supportive environment.

PHD

Villa Albertine Lafayette Fellowship 2026 (stipend available)

Fully funded

France

• The Lafayette Fellowship provides: • A €1,500 monthly stipend from mid-July 2026 through the end of June 2027 to cover living expenses • One year of tuition at a partner French institution for eligible programs • Application fee waivers for French academic institutions and master’s programs • Student visa fee waivers for one academic year • A round-trip flight to and from France at the start and end of the program • Coverage of travel costs and activities related to the French-American Leadership Program

MASTERS

WASCAL’s International Master’s in Energy & Green Hydrogen for young West Africans

Fully funded

German Federal Ministry of Education

MASTERS

WIPO Fellowship Program 2026 in Switzerland

Fully funded

WIPO Fellowship Program · Switzerland

The WIPO Fellowship Program 2026 in Switzerland is a fully funded fellowship for young professionals. It takes place at the World Intellectual Property Organization in Geneva, Switzerland. The fellowship lasts from 12 to 36 months, depending on the position. It gives selected fellows the chance to gain work experience in an international organization.

PHD, MASTERS

WUSC-University of Ottawa Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026 ($55,000 salary)

Fully funded

World University · Canada

$55,000 per annum plus benefits. Research and/or mobility stipends, as well as funding for knowledge mobilization, may be available in consultation with uOttawa and WUSC.

PHD, POSTDOC

WWF Current and Aspiring University Faculty Fellowship 2026-2027 (up to $30,000)

Funding varies

Aspiring University Faculty Fellowship · United States

Applicants may apply for up to three years of funding and request up to $30,000 per year. The amount of funding approved will vary.

PHD

WWF’s Russell E. Train Fellowships 2026/2027 for master’s or doctoral students ($30,000 per year)

Funding varies

Aspiring University Faculty Fellowship To

PHD, MASTERS

Walters Kundert Fellowship 2025-2026 (up to £10,000)

Funding varies

Walters Kundert Charitable Trust

The fellowship offers awards of £10,000 annually.

PHD, MASTERS

Walters Kundert Fellowship | £10K for Arctic & High‑Mountain Research

Funding varies

Royal Geographical Society

PHD, POSTDOC

Warwick Chancellor’s International Scholarships

Fully funded

United Kingdom

• A maintenance stipend to support your living costs, please refer to each scheme for details of stipend value.

PHD, MASTERS

Weatherhead Scholars Program Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025-2026 ($70,000 stipend)

Fully funded

Weatherhead Center

Funded postdoctoral fellows will receive a stipend of $70,000, payable over twelve months. Fellowships for the 2025-2026 academic year begin in August 2025. If an applicant has received external funding to support their postdoctoral activities, note this in the application cover letter.

PHD, POSTDOC

Wenner-Gren Foundation Post-PhD Research Grant 2025-2026 (up to $25,000)

Funding varies

The maximum Post-PhD Research Grant is $25,000. Grants are nonrenewable. There is no limit to the duration of the grant, and applicants may request funding to cover distinct research phases (for example, two summers) if this is part of the research design. Wenner-Gren awards do not include funds to cover institutional overhead or any fees related to the administration of our grants and fellowships.

PHD

Western Sydney University Research Scholarships in Australia (Study in Australia)

Fully funded

Australian Government · Australia

Currently the scholarships are open for PhDs and Professional Doctorates. Both domestic and international applicants can apply if they meet the eligibility requirements. Selected researchers will receive a stipend of $35,188 (AUD) per year for three years. Moreover, the tuition fees will be covered by the Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP). Go through the eligibility criteria and apply before the deadline approaches.

PHD

Wilson Center Research Fellowship Program 2026-2027 ($10,000 stipend)

Fully funded

Wilson Center

The Center offers a stipend of $10,000 per month for a twelve-month fellowship.

PHD

Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin Early Career Fellowships in the Humanities and Social Sciences 2027/2028

Funding varies

PHD

Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin Early Career Fellowships in the Life and Natural Sciences 2027-2028

Funding varies

On-campus studio accommodation and excellent library and IT services. Daily meals and relocation assistance, travel costs, help with immigration documents, and registration with local authorities.

PHD, POSTDOC

World Bank Careers & Young Professionals Program – Fully Funded

Fully funded

Fully Fund

World Bank Careers & Young Professionals Program – Fully Funded

PHD, MASTERS

World Bank Group (WBG) Young Professionals Program 2026

Funding varies

PHD

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