16 verified phd positions & scholarships in united states for 2026–2027 are open right now. The soonest deadline is 2 November 2026 — closing-soon entries are flagged in the list. Hosted by Harvard University, AskSia and Clarkson University. Listings are re-verified daily against official sources.
16 verified phd positions & scholarships in united states for 2026–2027 are open right now. The soonest deadline is 2 November 2026 — closing-soon entries are flagged in the list. Hosted by Harvard University, AskSia and Clarkson University. Listings are re-verified daily against official sources.
US doctoral programmes are typically fully funded through a combination of tuition waiver and teaching/research assistantship stipends. Admission and funding decisions are made by the graduate school with the department.
TOEFL/IELTS required by most universities; GRE varies by programme.
Applications close December-February for autumn entry; deadlines are strict.
University of Chicago · United States
The Chicago Fellows programme supports postdoctoral research across the Biological Sciences Division.
Northwestern University · United States
Northwestern's Nicholson Fellowship supports outstanding current PhD students in science, engineering and management. Applications are by internal university programme nomination, not open external applications.
Duke University · United States
The Karsh International Scholars Program is Duke University's flagship merit award for international undergraduates, recognising academic leaders from around the world. International applicants to Duke are automatically considered, and the regular decision application round closes in early January 2027.
Harvard University · United States
Harvard's Ethics and Civics Fellowship supports postdoctoral research connecting ethical scholarship with education and public life.
Schlumberger Foundation · United States
Faculty for the Future fellowships support up to USD 50,000/year for women from developing economies pursuing STEM PhD or postdoctoral research abroad.
North Carolina State University · United States
The HIER Lab at NC State University offers fully funded PhD positions in whole-body control, humanoid robotics, and manipulation. Led by Prof. Jaemin Lee. Priority deadline: 15 Dec 2026.
Vanderbilt University · United States
The Dong Lab at Vanderbilt University is offering fully funded PhD positions in medical robotics and magnetic actuation. Focus on miniature robots for surgical applications. Priority deadline: 15 Dec 2026.
Clarkson University · United States
2 fully funded PhD positions in polymer chemistry and synthetic biomaterials at Clarkson University. Immediate start. Priority before 15 January 2027. Email CV to apply.
Rockefeller University · United States
Fully funded PhD in Bioscience at Rockefeller University, New York, with USD 55,620/year stipend, full tuition, insurance and subsidized housing.
Harvard University · United States
The Raghunathan Family Fellowship supports early-career scholars undertaking research with a South Asia focus at Harvard.
San Diego State University · United States
Two fully funded PhD positions in Electric Energy Systems through the SDSU-UC San Diego Joint Doctoral Program combining AI cybersecurity power systems and power electronics.
Harvard University · United States
The Syed Babar Ali Fellowship supports research through Harvard's South Asia Institute. Hosted by Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Apply by Not stated on checked official posting.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) · United States
MIT's Tayebati programme supports postdoctoral work involving artificial intelligence across disciplines.
University of Cincinnati · United States
Cincinnati's Dean's Dissertation Completion Fellowship supports current doctoral students approaching the end of their dissertation.
AskSia · United States
The AskSia AI Literacy Scholarship awards two USD 1,500 prizes each year to students at any accredited institution worldwide. Applicants write an 800–1,000 word essay on where the line falls between using AI productively and becoming dependent on it. Entries are judged on the argument alone, no English test or application fee is required, and the current round closes on 31 December 2026.
Oregon State University · United States
Oregon State University offers a portfolio of graduate scholarships for international students, including tuition-remission awards and fixed-value grants administered by the Graduate School and individual departments. Awards vary by programme and typically require study at OSU’s Corvallis campus. Most programmes close applications around 1 May for autumn intake, but programme-specific deadlines differ — always confirm the date on your department page.