405 verified phd positions for 2026–2027 are open right now. The soonest deadline is 27 October 2026 — closing-soon entries are flagged in the list. Hosted by TU Delft, University of Manchester and Max Planck Society. Listings are re-verified daily against official sources.
Lancaster University · United Kingdom
3.5-year fully funded PhD in AI Agent Security at Lancaster University. UK home students only. Stipend and tuition covered.
Asian Development Bank (ADB) · Japan
The Asian Development Bank–Japan Scholarship Program funds about 300 students each year from ADB developing member countries to study approved master's (and in some cases doctoral) programmes, mostly in economics, management, health, education, agriculture, environment and technology. There is no central application deadline: candidates apply directly to a participating university, which forwards eligible files to ADB, and applications should reach the university at least six months before the intended start.
University of Sussex · United Kingdom
Sussex's AHRC Doctoral Landscape Awards support research in arts and humanities. Hosted by University of Sussex in Brighton. Apply by 10 December 2026, 16:00 GMT.
University of Kent · United Kingdom
Kent’s AHRC Doctoral Landscape Awards support new doctoral researchers in eligible arts, humanities and related subjects. International recipients receive a waiver of the overseas tuition fee difference.
University of Warwick · United Kingdom
Warwick’s AHRC Doctoral Scholarships fund new research projects within the arts and humanities remit. Applicants use the shared Warwick scholarship competition.
The University of Edinburgh · United Kingdom
Edinburgh’s AI for Biomedical Innovation CDT connects artificial intelligence with biomedical and health research. Applicants use the CDT’s current 2027 recruitment form.
Alan Turing Institute · United Kingdom
The Alan Turing Institute PhD Student Enrichment Scheme provides fully funded 6 or 9 month placements at the Turing's London offices. £1,200/month stipend supplement plus travel and accommodation. Open to UK PhD students.
Antarctica New Zealand · New Zealand
Antarctica New Zealand's postgraduate awards support doctoral research relevant to Antarctica and the Southern Ocean.
Australian National University · Australia
ANU University Research Scholarships provide competitive support for higher degree research. Hosted by Australian National University in Canberra. Apply by 31 October 2026 (domestic round).
University of Strathclyde · United Kingdom
The Applications of Quantum Technologies CDT offers a funded doctoral training route in quantum research.
Amsterdam UMC · Netherlands
Amsterdam UMC, the combined academic medical centre of the University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, recruits a physician-researcher (arts-onderzoeker) for a PhD in medical oncology. The project contributes to two phase I clinical trials of immunotherapy, embedding the doctoral candidate in the full arc of early-phase oncology research: trial design and regulatory context, patient inclusion and monitoring, translational analyses of trial samples and publication of findings. Applicants can apply without IELTS - selection is based on documents and an English interview, not a test certificate.
Utrecht University · Netherlands
Utrecht University's School of Economics invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Economics. The position combines research, teaching and organisational duties within an economics department known for work on international economics, sustainability, development and institutions, and offers a route through the university's tenure-track system. Applicants can apply without IELTS - selection is based on documents and an English interview, not a test certificate.
Auckland University of Technology (AUT) · New Zealand
AUT's 1 November 2026 doctoral scholarship round requires applicants to secure doctoral admission and submit a separate scholarship application. The published 2026 stipend rate is indicative.
University of Manchester · United Kingdom
The BBSRC North West Doctoral Programme in Bioscience (NWDP) is a four-year doctoral training partnership between the University of Manchester, University of Liverpool, and BBSRC. Fully funded studentships starting October 2027, with applications open 2 November 2026 and deadline 4 December 2026. Limited number of full awards available to international applicants.
Berlin Graduate School of Ancient Studies · Germany
BerGSAS offers 3 predoc scholarships at Freie Universität Berlin in Ancient Studies. EUR 1,000/month for up to 6 months starting 1 March 2027. For doctoral preparation and external funding applications. Deadline: 1 Dec 2026. The 00:00 CET cutoff is at the beginning of 1 December, not the end of that day.
University of Cambridge · United Kingdom
The BHF cardiovascular programme offers doctoral research training at Cambridge. Hosted by University of Cambridge in Cambridge. Apply by 8 December 2026; check the official course page for the submission time.
University of Bristol · United Kingdom
Bristol’s Health and Life Sciences PGR scholarships fund advertised doctoral projects across biomedical, biological, psychological and health research. Both UK and non-UK applicants may apply.
University of Cambridge · United Kingdom
Cambridge’s BBSRC biosciences programme offers doctoral training in biological sciences and related quantitative research. Admission and funding conditions are set by the programme.
University of Cambridge · United Kingdom
PhD studentships in the Reisner Laboratory developing technologies to convert solar energy into sustainable fuels and chemicals open to home and international students. The official Cambridge microbiology studentship lists 2 November 2026 as its deadline; the exact submission time is not published.
University of Cambridge · United Kingdom
Cambridge Trust International Scholarships support highly ranked overseas PhD applicants. Selection focuses on academic ability and research potential rather than the applicant’s financial circumstances.
University of Manchester · United Kingdom
The Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute recruits researchers for a four-year PhD programme. Hosted by University of Manchester in Manchester. Apply by 6 November 2026, 17:00 GMT.
University of Leeds · United Kingdom
The Cheney scholarships support four-year PhD research in in situ biology at Leeds. Hosted by University of Leeds in Leeds. Apply by 26 November 2026.
University of Leeds · United Kingdom
This joint Leeds–China Scholarship Council route combines university tuition support with CSC maintenance funding.
Northumbria University · United Kingdom
The Citizen-Centred Artificial Intelligence CDT places people and communities at the centre of AI research.