3 verified phd positions & scholarships in united arab emirates for 2026–2027 are open right now. The soonest deadline is 15 December 2026 — closing-soon entries are flagged in the list. Hosted by Heriot-Watt University, Masdar (UAE) and Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI). Listings are re-verified daily against official sources.
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) · United Arab Emirates
Fully funded scholarship at MBZUAI Abu Dhabi. Automatic full scholarship for all admitted graduate students (M.Sc./Ph.D.): 100% tuition waiver, monthly stipend, accommodation, health insurance. Deadline: 15 Dec 2026.
Masdar (UAE) · United Arab Emirates
Masdar's WISER Pioneers Program identifies and supports emerging leaders in renewable energy and sustainability through cohort-based engagements in Abu Dhabi. Each cohort call, including eligibility, benefits and the closing date, is announced on Masdar's strategic-initiatives page.
Heriot-Watt University · United Arab Emirates
A self-funded PhD programme at the Dubai Campus focusing on Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Cyber Security.