United KingdomProgramme discontinued
University of Nottingham International Research Excellence Scholarship
University of Nottingham
DeadlineProgramme discontinued
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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.
122 scholarship records
GermanyVerifiedApplications open
International Max Planck Research School PhD Fellowships
Max Planck Society and partner universities
DeadlineVaries by course/country
United KingdomVerifiedApplications open
Imperial President’s PhD Scholarships
Imperial College London
DeadlineVaries by course/country
GlobalNo active call announced
Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Scholarships
Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)
DeadlineNo current deadline announced
SpainVerifiedApplications open
ICFO PhD Fellowship
ICFO – Institut de Ciències Fotòniques
Deadline22 September 2026
Hong KongVerifiedApplications open
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme
Research Grants Council of Hong Kong
Deadline1 December 2026
GermanyVerifiedUpcoming call
Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships
Heinrich Böll Foundation
DeadlineCheck official source
BelgiumVerifiedApplications closed
KU Leuven Global Minds Doctoral Scholarship Programme
KU Leuven Global Minds Programme
DeadlineApplications closed
South AfricaVerifiedProgramme discontinued
Graça Machel Scholarship Programme
Graça Machel Trust and Canon Collins Trust
DeadlineProgramme discontinued
GlobalNo active call announced
Google Europe Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
Google / EmployAbility
DeadlineNo current deadline announced
BelgiumVerifiedApplications closed
Ghent University Doctoral Scholarships for Candidates from the Global South
Ghent University Special Research Fund (BOF)
DeadlineApplications closed
South KoreaVerifiedApplications open
Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)
National Institute for International Education (NIIED), Republic of Korea
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.