496 verified fully funded scholarships & 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, Max Planck Society and University of Manchester. 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.
AgriFood Consortium · Portugal
The AgriFood master trains specialists in agricultural food systems — from primary production to processing and safety — across an Erasmus Mundus consortium. The programme's pages, including the accepted-previous-studies list, describe eligibility and the next intake's timeline.
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.
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.
University of Melbourne · Australia
ARC Future Fellowships are four-year mid-career research fellowships funded by the Australian Research Council and hosted by Australian universities such as Melbourne. Applications are submitted by the university on the researcher's behalf during scheme rounds announced by the ARC, so prospective applicants should engage their target school or institute first.
ARCHMAT Consortium (University of Évora) · Portugal
ARCHMAT trains scientists and humanists together in archaeometry — the physico-chemical analysis of archaeological and heritage materials — coordinated from the University of Évora. The 2026-2028 round is under evaluation, and the next call is expected to open in November with a February scholarship deadline, following the programme's usual cycle.
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.
ARURCOHE Consortium · Italy
ARURCOHE trains architects and engineers in the rehabilitation of architectural and urban heritage, combining conservation technology with regeneration policy across an Erasmus Mundus consortium. The programme site publishes the current call, scholarship information and mobility structure.
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.
Bioceb Consortium (AgroParisTech) · France
Bioceb trains engineers for the sustainable bioeconomy, combining biological and chemical engineering across a consortium coordinated from AgroParisTech. The 2027-2029 application round runs from 3 November 2026 to 19 January 2027 (11:30 Paris CET), giving bioengineering applicants a clear early-season target.
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 Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) · Netherlands
UMCG is hiring a business developer life sciences to strengthen the valorisation of the iPsomics programme, the centre's portfolio on induced pluripotent stem cell technologies. The role identifies research results with commercial or societal potential and builds the paths, from patents and spin-outs to partnerships, that turn them into real-world impact. Applicants can apply without IELTS - selection is based on documents and an English interview, not a test certificate.
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.
CCD-STeDe Consortium (University of Padua) · Italy
CCD-STeDe links climate-change science with sustainable territorial development across a consortium spanning Italy, Ecuador, Portugal, Burkina Faso and South Africa. The first call for the 2026/2027 academic year closed on 15 February 2026, and the next round is expected on a similar February timeline.