Friday, January 16, 2026

PHD SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2026

 

Government‑Funded PhD Scholarships 2026

1. Commonwealth Shared Scholarships (UK Government + Universities)

  • Funding: Full tuition, airfare, living stipend and allowances.

  • Eligibility: Students from low‑ and middle‑income Commonwealth countries; strong academic record and financial need.

  • Requirements: Application via nominating institution; development‑focused research plan.

  • Deadline: Opens Sept 2026, closes Dec 2026.

  • Link: https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships/commonwealth‑shared‑scholarships/


2. Chinese Government Scholarship – CSC (via Chinese universities)

  • Funding: Full tuition, living stipend, accommodation allowance, medical insurance.

  • Eligibility: International students applying to PhD programs at participating Chinese universities (e.g., Harbin Institute of Technology, Dalian University of Technology).

  • Requirements: CSC application + university admission; transcripts; research proposal.

  • Deadlines:

    • Harbin Institute: 31 Dec 2025 / 20 Feb 2026

    • Dalian University of Technology: 15 Feb 2026

  • Link: https://www.csc.edu.cn/


3. Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships

  • Funding: Monthly stipend, research grant, tuition coverage, insurance.

  • Eligibility: International researchers and doctoral students.

  • Requirements: University admission + research plan; academic transcripts.

  • Deadline: Typically early Jan 2026 (varies by country).

  • Link: https://www.sbfi.admin.ch/scholarships_eng


4. Australia Awards Scholarships (PhD)

  • Funding: Full tuition, living allowance, travel, research support.

  • Eligibility: Citizens of eligible developing countries; must return home after study.

  • Requirements: Strong academic record; research proposal; country‑specific criteria.

  • Deadline: Feb–Apr 2026 (varies).

  • Link: https://www.australiaawards.gov.au/


5. Ireland Government Postgraduate Scholarship

  • Funding: Monthly stipend (~€18,500), tuition, research support.

  • Eligibility: Excellent PhD applicants in Irish institutions.

  • Requirements: Research proposal, supervisor support, academic transcripts.

  • Deadline: Sept 2026 (annual).

  • Link: https://www.hea.ie


6. Mauritius Africa Scholarship Scheme (Govt of Mauritius)

  • Funding: Tuition and stipend for PhD research in Mauritius.

  • Eligibility: Citizens of African Union or African Commonwealth countries (Mauritius nationals excluded).

  • Requirements: University acceptance; academic transcripts; research plan.

  • Deadline: Early 2026 (check guidelines).

  • Link: Search Ministry of Tertiary Education Mauritius official page


πŸ›️ University & Research Institution PhD Scholarships 2026

7. Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Canada)

  • Funding: CAD $50,000/year for 3 years.

  • Eligibility: PhD candidates with outstanding academic performance and research leadership.

  • Requirements: Nomination by Canadian university; research proposal; transcripts and references.

  • Deadline: Typically Nov–Jan each year (check universities).

  • Link: https://vanier.gc.ca/


8. Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships (Canada)

  • Funding: Significant living stipend + research support.

  • Eligibility: Exceptional doctoral researchers in social sciences, humanities, health policy or human rights.

  • Requirements: Research proposal; letters of recommendation; academic excellence.

  • Deadline: Generally early in the year (check official site).

  • Link: https://www.trudeaufoundation.ca/


9. Hardiman PhD Scholarships (Ireland)

  • Funding: Full tuition + stipend (~€25,000/year).

  • Eligibility: Strong PhD applicants; high academic merit.

  • Requirements: Research proposal; academic records; supervisor support.

  • Deadline: 6 Feb 2026.

  • Link: See university site or scholarship aggregator


10. African‑German Centre of Excellence (DAAD) PhD Scholarships

  • Funding: Full doctoral scholarship with exchange components in Germany.

  • Eligibility: African researchers; relevant academic background.

  • Requirements: Completed application; transcripts; research plan.

  • Deadline: 6 Feb 2026 (for African candidates).

  • Link: DAAD or UKUDLA Centre official pages


11. PhD Positions at Max Planck Institutes (Germany)

  • Funding: Fully funded doctoral research positions (salary‑style stipend).

  • Eligibility: Bachelor/Master degree; research capability; good English/German where required.

  • Requirements: CV, academic transcripts, proposal, referees.

  • Deadlines: e.g., 15 Jan / 19 Jan 2026 for specific institutes.

  • Link: https://www.mpg.de/phd


12. University of Groningen & Macquarie University PhD Scholarship (Netherlands/Australia)

  • Funding: Fully funded doctorate on sustainable urban research.

  • Eligibility: Excellent PhD applicants in related discipline.

  • Requirements: Research proposal; transcripts; CV.

  • Deadline: 20 Jan 2026.

  • Link: University sites


13. Victory University of Wellington Doctoral Scholarship (NZ)

  • Funding: Tuition + living allowance (merit‑based).

  • Eligibility: International PhD applicants with strong academic results.

  • Requirements: Admission application; academic transcripts.

  • Deadline: 1 Mar 2026.

  • Link: Victoria University Wellington official scholarships


14. National Taiwan University PhD Scholarships (Taiwan)

  • Funding: Fully funded tuition + monthly stipend.

  • Eligibility: International candidates admitted to doctoral programmes.

  • Requirements: Admission documents; academic transcripts; supervisor alignment.

  • Deadline: 13 Nov 2025 (for 2026 intake).

  • Link: NTU scholarships pages


15. Erasmus Mundus Joint PhD Scholarships

  • Funding: Tuition, monthly stipend, travel costs.

  • Eligibility: Must apply to an Erasmus Mundus Joint PhD programme consortium; high academic merit.

  • Requirements: Academic transcripts; research proposal; language scores.

  • Deadline: Varies by programme (often late 2025–early 2026).

  • Link: https://www.eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus‑mundus/


πŸ‘©‍πŸ”¬ Other Notable PhD Funding Opportunities

16. Turkish Government Scholarships (Turkey Burslari)

  • Funding: Full tuition, stipend, accommodation, insurance, airfare.

  • Eligibility: International graduates seeking PhD.

  • Requirements: Online application; academic transcripts; motivation letter.

  • Deadline: Typically Jan–Feb 2026.

  • Link: https://turkiyeburslari.gov.tr/


17. Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship (PhD/Postdoc)

  • Funding: Monthly stipend + research grant.

  • Eligibility: International doctoral candidates; strong research proposals.

  • Requirements: Academic transcripts, research plan, supervisor confirmation.

  • Deadline: ~Jan 8, 2026 (check national commission dates).

  • Link: https://www.sbfi.admin.ch/scholarships_eng


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