Doctoral funding rarely works like a scholarship competition. In most systems the money is attached to a project, a supervisor or a department, which means the decisive step is securing academic support before any application form is submitted.
University of Sydney
PhD stipend scholarship for chemistry research, with preference for organic chemistry.
University of Sydney
Completion award supporting University of Sydney Faculty of Engineering PhD students before their oral examination.
University of Sydney
RTP-rate stipend scholarship for Masters by Research or PhD students in physical chemistry.
University of Sydney
Research scholarship for PhD students undertaking chemistry research related to industry and agriculture at the University of Sydney.
University of Sydney
Postgraduate research scholarship supporting full-time PhD students in the University of Sydney School of Psychology.
University of Sydney
Postgraduate research scholarship for School of Chemistry HDR students researching peptides, proteins and food-related topics.
University of Sydney
Three-year PhD scholarship for Faculty of Science research in astroparticle physics.
University of Sydney
Research scholarships for PhD students working on natural products and relationships between chemical structure and biological activity.
University of Sydney
Completion scholarship for Faculty of Science higher-degree-by-research students nearing thesis submission.
Australian National University
PhD scholarship for eligible applicants connected to Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Ma Tsu, with up to five scholarships anticipated for the 2026 application round.
Massey University
Doctoral scholarship supporting high-achieving candidates enrolling in eligible doctoral programmes at Massey University.
University of Auckland
Postgraduate scholarship supporting PhD study in Optometry at the University of Auckland.
Massey University
Postgraduate scholarship supporting research on ageing and its effects on individuals and society.
Massey University
Scholarship supporting women in New Zealand tertiary STEM study, including postgraduate and doctoral study.
University of Waikato
Scholarship for University of Waikato students in Marine Science, Environmental Science, or Ecology and Biodiversity who have completed at least two years of undergraduate study.
University of Waikato
Scholarship for students eligible for admission to the Master of Laws at Te Piringa - Faculty of Law.
University of Waikato
Scholarship for students aged 25 or older living in Tauranga City or Western Bay of Plenty District and studying at the University of Waikato Tauranga campus.
University of Waikato
Financial assistance for adult learners aged 40 or over living in the Bay of Plenty and studying at the University of Waikato Tauranga Campus.
University of Waikato
Scholarship supporting University of Waikato alumni aged 25 or older returning to study.
University of Auckland
University of Auckland award supporting eligible New Zealand citizens or permanent residents undertaking full-time performing arts study.
Massey University
The Massey University Foundation Peer Scholar Award selects twelve scholarship holders to serve as ambassadors and leaders in the Scholars Massey programme. Recipients receive NZ$6,000 for one year and participate in leadership, strengths training and peer-support development.
The University of Melbourne
Travel-cost grant for eligible international students commencing University of Melbourne coursework, Study Abroad or graduate research study in semester 2 2026 after recent international travel disruption.
The University of Melbourne
Writing-up support award for Faculty of Science PhD and MPhil graduate researchers who have submitted their thesis for examination and are preparing publications while awaiting the result.
The University of Melbourne
Annual top-up scholarship for outstanding graduate research applicants or enrolled researchers in Ophthalmology or Otolaryngology at Melbourne Medical School.
The University of Melbourne
Graduate research scholarship for domestic and New Zealand students enrolling in graduate research who are experiencing disadvantaged circumstances.
The University of Melbourne
Graduate research scholarship for domestic students undertaking research in optics or closely related problems, with preference for work in genetics, botany, zoology, geology, microbiology or biochemistry.
The University of Melbourne
Graduate research scholarship for outstanding applicants or enrolled researchers in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences undertaking research in motor neurone disease.
The University of Melbourne
University of Melbourne School of Physics travel scholarship for confirmed PhD candidates undertaking research-related travel, with preference for candidates who have not previously travelled as part of their PhD.
The University of Melbourne
Travel scholarship supporting post-confirmation PhD students in economics or econometrics at the University of Melbourne or a Russell Group university to undertake an overseas research period at the partner institution.
The University of Melbourne
Graduate research scholarship for domestic students undertaking chemistry or biochemistry research related to pastoral and agricultural industries.
The University of Melbourne
Graduate research scholarship for domestic and international students undertaking research in human rights at the University of Melbourne.
Macquarie University
Macquarie University offers funded PhD scholarships in variational decentralised learning theory and methods.
Macquarie University
Macquarie University offers a funded PhD scholarship developing self-amplifying RNA therapeutics for motor neuron disease.
Macquarie University
Macquarie University offers a funded PhD project on engineering dry powder carriers for next-generation inhaled biologic medicines.
Macquarie University
Macquarie University offers two fully funded international PhD scholarships in generative graph modelling for anomaly detection.
Macquarie University
Macquarie University offers a funded PhD scholarship on conversational self-repair and its effects on human language and communication.
Macquarie University
Macquarie University offers a funded graduate research scholarship examining how Australian businesses form expectations, perceive uncertainty and make key decisions.
Macquarie University
Macquarie University offers a PhD scholarship in multi-user delay-Doppler communications for next-generation 6G broadband research, with tuition support and a living stipend.
University of Pretoria
Open 2027 MMEG grant opportunity for eligible women enrolled in Master's or doctoral study at the University of Pretoria.
University of Pretoria
Open 2027 postgraduate bursary scheme supporting full-time Honours, Master's and doctoral study in critical and strategic priority areas.
University of Pretoria
Open 2027 postgraduate bursary supporting Master's and doctoral research conducted under a recognized promoter at a recognized university.
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Current Spring 2027 scholarship application for eligible foreign students at NYCU.
University of Padua
Regional scholarship for eligible University of Padua students meeting financial and academic merit requirements.
South African Medical Research Council
PhD scholarship programme supporting health science doctoral research in South Africa.
Macquarie University
Two fully funded PhD scholarships in mixed-signal CMOS and chiplet-related integrated circuit design.
Macquarie University
PhD scholarship for molecular and gene therapy research addressing motor neuron disease.
King Abdulaziz University
King Abdulaziz University and its Scientific Endowment support publication fees for eligible scientific research by KAU faculty members, postgraduate students, and KAU scholarship students abroad, with separate eligibility conditions for each track.
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence
A short-term, in-person research fellowship at MBZUAI for final-year master’s students and prospective Ph.D. applicants to gain research experience with MBZUAI faculty before doctoral applications. The official provider states a flexible start and a fellowship duration of up to three months.
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Supports eligible U.S. applicants undertaking graduate study or research in Spain during the 2027–28 Fulbright cycle.
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
A current 2027–28 Fulbright Open Study/Research award for eligible U.S. applicants undertaking approved graduate study or research in Norway.
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Up to two awards for eligible U.S. applicants pursuing Master’s study or eligible doctoral/non-degree research at Aalto University during the 2027–28 Fulbright cycle.
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Two Fulbright/RCSI awards are expected for 2027–28, supporting eligible U.S. applicants undertaking the structured four-year fully funded RCSI PhD programme in health-sciences research.
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Fulbright partnership awards for eligible U.S. applicants pursuing graduate study at LUT University in social sciences, business, technology and related eligible fields during 2027–28.
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
A current Fulbright award for eligible U.S. applicants pursuing independent postgraduate research or a taught Master’s degree in Ireland during the 2027–28 cycle.
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
A current 2027–28 Fulbright graduate partnership award for eligible U.S. applicants pursuing qualifying graduate study at Tampere University in Finland.
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Supports eligible U.S. doctoral researchers undertaking an affiliated research project at the University of Bordeaux during the 2027–28 Fulbright cycle.
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Supports eligible U.S. applicants undertaking Master’s study or doctoral research at Université Grenoble Alpes during the 2027–28 Fulbright cycle.
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Supports doctoral research in France through the CESI partnership for eligible U.S. Fulbright applicants in engineering and related STEM areas.
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Provides English Teaching Assistant placements in France for eligible U.S. applicants during the 2027–28 Fulbright cycle.
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers three open study/research awards in Nigeria for eligible U.S. applicants at bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels, with grant periods beginning between August 2027 and March 2028.
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Supports U.S. graduate-level applicants conducting research in Mexico across eligible fields, including thesis and dissertation research.
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Provides structured research placements at selected Chilean universities and research centers, with particular strength in science and technology fields.
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Supports research at accredited Chilean universities and research institutions during the 2027–28 cycle.
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Supports doctoral-level public-health and health-professions research training in Peru through the Fulbright-Fogarty partnership.
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Supports collaborative research projects or graduate study at eligible Colombian institutions for the 2027–28 cycle.
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Supports nine months of graduate research at an eligible university, nonprofit organization, or research center in Peru.
South African Medical Research Council
South African Medical Research Council postgraduate research scholarship call for 2027 Master’s and PhD study in clinical, health, data, genomics, epidemiology and other SAMRC priority research areas.
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
DSTI-funded bursary scheme supporting full-time honours, fourth-year engineering/postgraduate diploma, master’s and doctoral study in strategic research areas at South African public universities.
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
Comprehensive South African bursary for full-time students in priority science, engineering and technology fields at undergraduate, honours, master’s and doctoral levels.
Margaret McNamara Education Grants
Competitive education grants for eligible women studying at participating universities across Latin America and the Caribbean, with applications open through September 30.
Margaret McNamara Education Grants
Competitive education grants for eligible women from developing and middle-income countries studying at participating South African universities and committed to improving the lives of women and children.
Rhodes Trust
One Rhodes Scholarship for eligible candidates from the Commonwealth Caribbean for fully funded postgraduate study at the University of Oxford from October 2027.
Monash University European Research Foundation ETS
Prestigious graduate research scholarship for research aligned with Monash University Global Challenges including Thriving Communities, Climate Change and Geopolitical Security.
Monash University European Research Foundation ETS
Prestigious Monash PhD living-cost scholarship awarded in the 31 October graduate research scholarship round, with one HASS award and one STEM award each year.
Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
Merit-based fellowship supporting 30 New Americans in full-time US graduate and professional degree programs, including eligible PhD study, with up to USD 90,000 over one to two years.
National GEM Consortium
Portable doctoral fellowship for eligible US citizens and permanent residents pursuing engineering or applied-science PhDs at GEM Member Universities, combining tuition, stipend support and an employer internship.
Victoria University
Competitive Victoria University research scholarship for international applicants commencing a Doctor of Philosophy in Research Period 1 2027, combining an RTP tuition fee offset, annual living stipend and single overseas student health cover.
University of Newcastle Australia
PhD project developing Stealth Integrated Sensing and Communication methods for UAVs, including theoretical performance bounds, covert transmission codes and multi-antenna beamforming that balances communication, sensing and detectability.
University of Wollongong
Merit-based UOW stipend award for Doctoral and Master of Philosophy candidates. This record represents the still-active domestic 2026 application deadline for an Autumn commencement.
University of Southern Queensland
Competitive international PhD scholarship for 2027 providing a living stipend and tuition fee support. Scholarship and fee support are requested in a single scholarship application, while PhD admission is a separate process.
University of Wollongong
Competitive Australian Government-funded living stipend for domestic Doctoral and Master of Philosophy candidates at UOW. The scholarship is applied for through the research-degree application process.
University of Sussex
One fully funded 3.5-year University of Sussex PhD studentship on ai-driven ultrasound for materials evaluation, open to UK and overseas applicants with both UK and international fees covered.
HEC Paris
A five-year English-language doctoral programme with a full tuition waiver, cost-of-living scholarship and additional support for research visits, conferences and research projects.
University of Cambridge
A Cambridge and Novo Nordisk funded PhD examining mitochondrial metabolism in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and testing targeted therapies.
University of Cambridge
One highly competitive fully funded three-year studentship applying innovative statistical methods to biomedical problems.
University of Cambridge
A fully funded Home-fee PhD developing equitable cancer-risk prediction models using linked health records, missing-data methods and simulation.
University of Sussex
One fully funded 3.5-year University of Sussex PhD studentship on microstructure and defect control in recycled aluminium alloys, open to UK and overseas applicants with both UK and international fees covered.
Flinders University
PhD Scholarship in NeuroUrology – How Does the Bladder Sense Danger? is an official opportunity. A$36,061 p.a. fully funded ARC scholarship This listing covers PhD Scholarship in NeuroUrology – How Does the Bladder Sense Danger?.
Flinders University
EMRNet Honours and PhD Scholarships is an official opportunity. A$7,500 honours or A$40,000 p.a. PhD support This listing covers EMRNet Honours and PhD Scholarships.
Flinders University
Health Services Research and Epidemiology PhD Scholarships is an official opportunity. A$40,000 p.a. fully funded PhD opportunities This listing covers Health Services Research and Epidemiology PhD Scholarships.
Griffith University
Indigenous Australian Postgraduate Research Scholarship is an official opportunity. A$55,379 p.a. stipend and extended programme-duration support This listing covers Indigenous Australian Postgraduate Research Scholarship.
Charles Sturt University
AGRTP Part-Time Scholarship is an official opportunity. Part-time AGRTP scholarship support This listing covers AGRTP Part-Time Scholarship.
Charles Sturt University
AGRTP Full-Time Scholarship is an official opportunity. A$35,000 stipend, fee exemption, operating and relocation support This listing covers AGRTP Full-Time Scholarship.
Monash University
Research Training Program (RTP) Fees-Offset is an official opportunity. Domestic tuition fee offset This listing covers Research Training Program (RTP) Fees-Offset.
Griffith University
Disability Scholars Research Scholarship is an official opportunity. A$35,656 p.a. stipend plus up to A$6,000 research allowance This listing covers Disability Scholars Research Scholarship.
Monash University
Co-funded Monash Graduate Scholarship is an official opportunity. Living allowance, relocation allowance and possible tuition package This listing covers Co-funded Monash Graduate Scholarship.
Monash University
Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend is an official opportunity. Living allowance stipend and possible relocation support This listing covers Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend.
Monash University
Monash Graduate Scholarship is an official opportunity. Living allowance and relocation allowance This listing covers Monash Graduate Scholarship.
The University of Sydney
RTP Scholarship – Domestic is an official opportunity. RTP stipend and equivalent university scholarship consideration This listing covers RTP Scholarship – Domestic.
Griffith University
RTP Domestic Fee Offset is an official opportunity. Domestic tuition fee offset This listing covers RTP Domestic Fee Offset.
Charles Sturt University
AGRTP Return to Study Scholarship is an official opportunity. Stipend, fee exemption, operating and relocation support This listing covers AGRTP Return to Study Scholarship.
Charles Sturt University
AGRTP Indigenous Scholarship is an official opportunity. A$50,000 stipend, fee exemption, research and relocation support This listing covers AGRTP Indigenous Scholarship.
German Academic Exchange Service
DAAD Research Grants for Doctoral Programmes in Germany support eligible doctoral researchers completing a doctorate at a German university or recognised research institution.
German Academic Exchange Service
The DAAD United States applicant route funds eligible doctoral researchers and recent postdoctoral researchers undertaking a defined research project in Germany beginning in 2027.
German Academic Exchange Service
This DAAD route supports eligible United States-based doctoral researchers completing a bi-nationally supervised doctorate or formal cotutelle with a German host institution.
Sydney Social Sciences and Humanities Advanced Research Centre
The University of Sydney RTP international scholarship supports commencing or enrolled international higher-degree-by-research students.
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
The CYD Proof of Concept Fellowship supports applied cyber-defence research leading to an innovative product or service with commercialisation potential.
Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission
Marshall Scholarship for eligible US applicants pursuing one or two years of graduate study in the United Kingdom.
A STAR Graduate Academy
A*STAR scholarship supporting PhD study overseas at a leading global institution, followed by a research service commitment.
Lincoln University
Lady Isaac Scholarship in Nature Conservation at Lincoln University.
Lincoln University
China Scholarship Council (CSC) PhD Scholarship at Lincoln University.
Macquarie University
Student Housing in Australia PhD Scholarship at Macquarie University.
Macquarie University
Quantum Computing PhD Scholarship at Macquarie University.
Macquarie University
PhD Scholarship: The Impact of Allergic Rhinitis on Sleep and Cognition at Macquarie University.
University of Strathclyde
The official Strathclyde page confirms a 15% annual fee reduction and a deadline of 30 September 2026.
Rhodes Trust
A fully funded scholarship from Rhodes Trust. Fully funded postgraduate study at the University of Oxford, subject to official award terms.
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
DAAD Research Grants support doctoral students and postdocs conducting research in Germany. The current official call lists 24 September 2026 for selection in February 2027 and a start from May 2027, with a second 17 March 2027 route for later starts.
Stanford University
A global graduate fellowship for students beginning an eligible Stanford graduate degree in 2027.
Philanthropic Educational Organization
P.E.O. Scholar Awards provide substantial merit-based support to women pursuing a doctoral-level degree in the United States or Canada and approaching completion of their programme.
American Association of University Women
AAUW American Doctoral Fellowship provides competitive 2027–2028 support for women who are United States citizens or permanent residents completing their first doctoral degree through full-time study. The application is assessed under AAUW's programme-specific eligibility and selection criteria.
Gates Cambridge Trust
Gates Cambridge Scholarship – United States Round supports outstanding applicants from outside the United Kingdom undertaking an eligible full-time postgraduate degree at the University of Cambridge. Applicants who are citizens ordinarily resident in the United States apply through the United States funding round.
Gates Cambridge Trust
Gates Cambridge Scholarship – International Round supports outstanding applicants from outside the United Kingdom undertaking an eligible full-time postgraduate degree at the University of Cambridge. Applicants from eligible countries outside the United Kingdom apply through the international funding round.
Philanthropic Educational Organization
The P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship provides need-based support to women from outside the United States and Canada who are pursuing full-time graduate study in the United States or Canada.
A STAR Graduate Academy
A through-train A STAR scholarship supporting undergraduate study and subsequent PhD training in eligible science and engineering fields.
Sydney Social Sciences and Humanities Advanced Research Centre
A co-funded PhD scholarship for eligible Taiwanese students undertaking doctoral study at the University of Sydney.
A STAR Graduate Academy
A fully funded A STAR scholarship for eligible PhD or EngD study at a Singapore autonomous university.
University of Essex
Official Essex scholarship page confirms the award, current cycle, eligibility and automatic assessment through the university application record.
Swiss State Secretariat for Education Research and Innovation
A fully funded scholarship from Swiss State Secretariat for Education Research and Innovation. CHF 2,450 per month for research and eligible arts scholarship categories, subject to official conditions.
Ministry of Education Culture Sports Science and Technology Japan
The official MEXT 2027 embassy-recommendation route covers research students arriving in April or September/October 2027. Embassies and consulates set country-specific application deadlines and first-screening schedules.
Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities
A full-time Türkiye Scholarships route for associate, bachelor's, master's and PhD study. The official programme page says applications are received every year from 10 January to 20 February; confirm the 2027 dates when announced.
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
A DAAD route for at-risk students and doctoral candidates who are nominated by eligible institutions or organisations. For winter 2027/28, nominations close 15 September 2026 and the listed application window is 17 September to 15 October 2026.
Doctoral packages take three forms: a tax-free stipend with fees paid, an employment contract with a salary and social insurance, or a fee waiver only. The employment model is standard in much of continental Europe and materially changes your tax, pension and visa position.
Project-linked positions are advertised continuously with individual closing dates. Competition-based studentships cluster from November to February. Nomination-based awards require you to work backwards from an internal deadline that is rarely advertised publicly.
Contact potential supervisors months before the deadline with a specific research overlap.
Match your proposal to the funder's format, which is often stricter than the university's.
Confirm the funding duration against the expected programme length and plan for the gap.
Ask whether the position is a stipend or an employment contract before accepting.
In most systems, yes. Project-linked positions in Europe and Australia are selected by the research group, and nomination-based awards in Canada and the UK require institutional backing that only a supervisor can initiate.
In several countries it is. Germany, the Netherlands and the Nordic countries commonly employ doctoral candidates on salaried contracts with pension and social insurance rather than paying a tax-free stipend.
You can, but in systems where doctoral study is normally funded, being unfunded can signal a weak application and leaves you without the departmental support that funded candidates receive. Consider whether the destination charges domestic doctoral fees first.
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