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.
The University of Edinburgh · United Kingdom
The Quantum Informatics CDT combines doctoral research with training across computing, physics, mathematics and engineering. Its four-year programme accepts a limited number of fully funded international researchers.
Victoria University of Wellington · New Zealand
Wellington's Research Mobilisation Doctoral Scholarship supports research with a mobilisation focus.
ETH Zurich · Switzerland
RobotX PhD Fellowship 2027 at ETH Zurich: a fully funded doctoral fellowship in robotics research. Competitive ETH salary. Deadline: 27 November 2026.
Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Foundation · Japan
The Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship 2027 for Overseas Candidates at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) provides ¥140,000 per month for two years to Master's and PhD students plus up to ¥250,000 in travel reimbursement. Foundation application window: 1-31 October 2026. APU deadlines: 15 September 2026 (Sept 2027 intake) and 7 October 2026 (April 2027 intake). This award provides living-cost support; tuition fees are not covered.
University of Melbourne · Australia
The Schiavon scholarship supports journalism research at Melbourne. Hosted by University of Melbourne in Melbourne. Apply by No separate fixed deadline stated; course admission dates apply.
German Academic Exchange Service · Germany
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers fully funded scholarships for Master's and PhD studies in Germany across all disciplines.
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.
SEDarc · United Kingdom
SEDarc offers ESRC-funded PhD studentships for September 2027 entry across six universities in South East England. Open to UK and international students, covering UK home fees and stipend. Three studentships are ring-fenced for widening participation candidates. Deadline: 29 January 2027. 29 January is the final shortlisted submission stage; prospective applicants must meet earlier departmental or university deadlines.
University of Cambridge · United Kingdom
Cambridge's sensor technologies CDT supports research in sensing and its applications in an uncertain world.
University of East Anglia · United Kingdom
Fully funded PhD studentship at the University of East Anglia through the South and East Network for Social Sciences (SENSS) Doctoral Training Partnership. Open to Home and International students for October 2027 start.
University of Queensland · Australia
The Simon Anders Axelsen scholarships support PhD research through UQ's Institute for Molecular Bioscience.
Monash University - Ghedini Lab · Australia
The Sir James McNeill Postgraduate Research Scholarship (SJMN) is a fully funded graduate research scholarship at Monash University, awarded every two years. It covers full tuition, a living allowance of AUD $53,608 per year (2026 rate), OSHC, relocation, and research costs. Open to international students. Deadline: 31 October 2026.
Massey University · New Zealand
The Sir Paul Callaghan scholarship supports doctoral research in chemistry and physics at Massey's Manawatū campus.
University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) · United Kingdom
UWE Bristol participates in the South West Doctoral Training Partnership's ESRC studentship competition.
Tempus Public Foundation · Hungary
The Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme was established by the Hungarian Government in 2013 and has grown into one of the largest scholarship programmes in Europe. It is based on bilateral education agreements between Hungary and more than 80 partner countries and territories, and it supports tens of thousands of international students at the same time.
Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) · Singapore
SUTD's PhD scholarship route supports research in technology, design and related disciplines. Scholarship funding is competitive and not guaranteed by admission. No IELTS needed if your degree was taught in English - an MOI letter waives SUTD's English test requirement.
Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) · Switzerland
The Swiss Government Excellence doctoral scholarship supports research with an approved Swiss academic host.
Tokushima University · Japan
Tokushima University's International Student Center (ISC) publishes step-by-step admission guidance for international students across its graduate programmes, including document requirements, screening timelines and scholarship options such as tuition reductions and MEXT routes. Each intake's windows are listed on the admission-steps page.
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation · Canada
The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarship offers a three-year program for doctoral students in humanities and social sciences. Up to $50,000 stipend plus $20,000 research and travel allowance per year. Deadline: 6 November 2026. Only applicants whose mandatory eligibility-screening form was submitted by 2 October 2026 can proceed with this application.
Türkiye Scholarships (YTB) · Turkey
Türkiye Scholarships (Türkiye Bursları) 2027: the Turkish government's fully funded programme - monthly stipend, free accommodation, tuition, health insurance, flights and university placement. Apply by 20 February 2027. No IELTS is required at the application stage; language proof only matters if your placed university asks for it.
University of British Columbia · Canada
UBC's Four Year Doctoral Fellowship supports selected students admitted to eligible doctoral programmes.
University College London · United Kingdom
UBEL's ESRC main competition supports doctoral research across the UCL, Bloomsbury and East London partnership.
University College Cork (UCC) · Ireland
This is a second UCC research vacancy (listing 1952679) advertised through the university's HR portal, following the same salaried-employment model as other Irish research posts. The advertisement defines the project, the supervisor team, the contract terms and the closing date.
University College Cork (UCC) · Ireland
University College Cork publishes salaried research vacancies — PhD studentships and postdoctoral posts — through its HR portal, and this listing (1955779) is one of the current advertisements. Each posting carries its own closing date, project description, supervisor details and salary scale, so read the full advertisement before applying.