Scholarships & Funding

Top Talents · Switzerland

All successful applicants can expect: a one-off funding of 1 million RMB (~140K USD) for full time/ GBP 50K for part time weekly salaries starting from 15K RMB ~ 50K RMB (~2.5K to 70K USD) the opportunity to apply for a research fund of 1 to 5 million RMB (~140K to 700K USD) How to apply: https:/...

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Top Talents · Italy

All successful applicants can expect: a one-off funding of 1 million RMB (~140K USD) for full time/ GBP 50K for part time weekly salaries starting from 15K RMB ~ 50K RMB (~2.5K to 70K USD) the opportunity to apply for a research fund of 1 to 5 million RMB (~140K to 700K USD) How to apply: https:/...

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Scientify Research Solutions AB · Denmark

OutlineThe Visiting Professorship from the Lundbeck Foundation provides funding for foreign visiting professors to Danish research institutions. Applicants must be a leading research leader at a Danish non-commercial research institution who wishes to invite an international colleague to Denmark...

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Scientify Research Solutions AB · Finland

OutlineThe Visiting professor (6–12 months) grant, funded by Sigrid Juséliuksen Säätiö, supports foreign senior medical researchers to work in a Finnish research institution.The grant provides funding for travel and living expenses for 3 to 12 months. This grant cannot be awarded to researchers who...

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Scientify Research Solutions AB

OutlineThe 2213-A Overseas Graduate Scholarship Program from TÜBİTAK supports individuals who would like to pursue their doctoral degrees abroad. Applicants must be Turkish citizens and must return to Turkey. Applications are open all year round.What is fundedThe fellowship provides up to 60,000 USD...

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Government of Türkiye · Türkiye

Tuition, a monthly stipend, accommodation, health insurance, return flights and a year of Turkish language course.

MASTERS, PHDDeadline: Usually opens in January and closes in February.

Swedish Institute · Sweden

Tuition, a monthly living allowance, insurance and a travel grant, plus membership of the SI Network for Future Global Leaders.

MASTERSDeadline: Usually opens in early February, shortly after university admission closes in January.

Aga Khan Foundation · Multiple countries

Tuition and living expenses, given as 50% grant and 50% loan, for postgraduate study abroad.

MASTERS, PHDDeadline: Applications are usually accepted from January to March each year.

Dutch Ministry of Education and participating universities · Netherlands

A one-off grant of around €5,000 in the first year of study, intended to offset tuition and living costs.

MASTERSDeadline: Usually 1 February or 1 May, depending on the university.

Individual universities and departments · United States

A tuition waiver plus a monthly stipend in exchange for teaching or research duties — the most common way Bangladeshi students fund a PhD in North America.

MASTERS, PHDDeadline: Tied to admission deadlines, usually December–January for the Fall intake.

Australian Government, through each university · Australia

Tuition fees, and for many recipients a living stipend and allowances, for a research Masters or PhD at an Australian university.

MASTERS, PHDDeadline: Each university runs its own round, most closing between August and October for the following year.

New Zealand Government (MFAT) · New Zealand

Full tuition, a living allowance, establishment allowance, medical and travel insurance, and return airfare.

MASTERS, PHDDeadline: Applications generally open early in the year for study starting the following year; dates vary by country.

Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia · Malaysia

Tuition fees, a monthly maintenance allowance, health insurance and other approved allowances at a Malaysian university.

MASTERS, PHDDeadline: Rounds are announced by the Ministry, typically once a year.

Russian universities, with the Ministry of Science and Higher Education · Russia

A tuition-free place on a Masters or PhD programme at a participating Russian university for contest winners.

MASTERS, PHDDeadline: Registration usually runs from autumn, with the contest held over the following months.

AvH Foundation

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Norwegian Agency · Italy

Monthly stipend: Trieste (Italy): Euro 1,500, New Delhi (India): US$ 1,122, Cape Town (South Africa): ZAR 16,500, Taizhou (China): US$ 1,500.

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The Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship (also known as the Ibrahim Leadership Fellowship ) is a premier, fully funded 12-month fellowship designed to cultivate Africa’s next generation of leaders. Fellows are placed in senior or strategic roles within prominent institutions like the African Development Bank (AfDB) , United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) , or the International Trade Centre (ITC) . The fellowship combines policy and strategy work with leadership development and high-level mentorship. ( Mo Ibrahim Foundation )

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Sweden Alumni Academy

• The trainees will receive a monthly scholarship, and a travel grant is provided for those residing in Sweden. • Citizens of the following countries are welcome to apply:

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Monthly allowance of €1400 to support travel, visa, installation, and living costs.

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National University of Singapore · Singapore

The A*STAR ACIS Scholarship 2026 in Singapore is a fully funded PhD scholarship for international students . It is available for those students interested in computing and information science. Applicants can study areas like artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, and advanced computing. The scholarship is offered with top universities, including the National University of Singapore .

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Educational Trust

Up to ten (10) fully funded scholarships are available to students who meet the University of Exeter’s admission’s criteria for the MEd TESOL Programme for September 2025 entry.

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University

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Are you a woman pursuing your first master’s or professional degree in a field traditionally underrepresented by women? The AAUW Selected Professions Fellowship offers a generous $20,000 stipend (paid in two installments) to support your graduate studies in areas such as STEM, architecture, or medicine. Let’s explore how this fellowship can power your academic journey.

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United States

International Fellowships carry a stipend of $20,000 for a master’s degree and $25,000 for a doctorate degree. Stipends are payable to fellows only and are disbursed in two equal payments at the beginning and the midpoint of the fellowship term.

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ABCD Centre · Germany

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• Two studentships are available each with a maximum value of GBP 5,500: • One for PhD students registered at UK universities. • One for PhD students registered at ACU member universities in Commonwealth countries other than the UK.

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University of Sheffield

The 3.5 year studentships (pro-rata for part-time) will consist of a maintenance stipend at the UKRI rate (currently £21,805 in the 26/27 academic year) and payment of tuition fees (Home or International fees, as applicable)

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International Development Research Centre · United Kingdom

• Each successful student will receive a partial scholarship of up to US$ 28,000 distributed as shown below: • Tuition fees for two years up to $ 4,000 • Research activities up to $ 24,000 • Category 2: Early Career Academics (ECAs) • This will mainly target those ECAs who have the capacity to supervise at least MSc students • Each successful ECA will receive a scholarship of up to US$ 41,500. This will cover: • Research costs up to $ 25,000 • Research infrastructure up to $ 10,000. • Travel costs up to $ 2,500. • Tuition fees for 2 MSc students for two years up to $ 4,000 (@ $2,000 per stude nt)

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