GermanyVerifiedApplications open
DAAD Scholarships
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
DeadlineVaries by course/country
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PhD Scholarships for International Students
Browse PhD scholarships, doctoral fellowships and research funding for international applicants. Use the filters to compare subject, destination, funding, nationality and current application status. PhD opportunities often involve supervisor approval, a research proposal, host-institution admission or project-specific eligibility, so review those requirements before contacting academics or preparing documents.
116 scholarship records
SingaporeVerifiedNo active call announced
Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship
Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore)
DeadlineNo current deadline announced
United KingdomVerifiedApplications open
Colt Foundation PhD Fellowships
The Colt Foundation
Deadline12 November 2026
United KingdomVerifiedApplications open
Birkbeck University of London Scholarships
Birkbeck, University of London
DeadlineVaries by course/country
ChinaNo active call announced
Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)
China Scholarship Council (CSC) / Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China
DeadlineNo current deadline announced
United StatesVerifiedApplications closed
Fulbright Foreign Student Program
United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) / U.S. Government
DeadlineApplications closed
JapanVerifiedApplications closed
MEXT Scholarships
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan
DeadlineApplications closed
GermanyVerifiedApplications open
DAAD EPOS Scholarships
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
DeadlineVaries by course/country
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a fully funded PhD scholarship cover?
A fully funded PhD normally covers the main tuition and living support stated by the provider, but exact benefits vary. Check the scholarship record for stipend, tuition, travel, insurance, research allowance and any costs the provider does not cover.
Do PhD scholarships require a supervisor before applying?
Some do and some do not. Research-based programs may require supervisor agreement, a host acceptance letter or a research proposal before submission. Structured doctoral programs may use a central application instead. Follow the current requirements for each opportunity.