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.
University of Auckland · New Zealand
Auckland considers eligible doctoral admission applicants for its university scholarships. Hosted by University of Auckland in Auckland. Apply by 1 November 2026 next round.
University of Cincinnati · United States
Cincinnati's Dean's Dissertation Completion Fellowship supports current doctoral students approaching the end of their dissertation.
The University of Edinburgh · United Kingdom
Fully funded PhD scholarships at University of Edinburgh covering full tuition and stipend (£20,780/year). Open to UK and international students. Funding for 2027/28 not yet confirmed.
University of Glasgow · United Kingdom
The University of Glasgow Sanctuary Scholarship supports applicants with Refugee or Asylum Seeker status living in the UK who hold an offer to study in the 2027/28 academic year. The scholarship provides a full tuition fee waiver and a £5,000 per year stipend for living costs. Open to undergraduate and postgraduate taught students. 6 scholarships available.
University of Lucerne · Switzerland
The University of Lucerne advertises 100% salaried doctoral researcher positions through its HR vacancy pages. Each advertisement specifies the faculty, the project, the supervisor, the contract conditions and the fixed closing date, so applicants should read the posting carefully before preparing documents.
University of Melbourne · Australia
The University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships offer fully funded Master's by Research and PhD opportunities. Approximately 600 scholarships available. Tuition, $39,500/year living allowance, relocation grant, and health insurance.
University of Otago · New Zealand
Otago's Doctoral Scholarship supports selected research students with a living stipend and domestic-rate tuition.
University of Twente · Netherlands
The University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) is a selective award for excellent international students admitted to a qualifying master's programme at the University of Twente in the Netherlands. The scholarship rewards academic achievement and is offered in combination with the university's admission process.
University of Warsaw · Poland
325 fully funded PhD seats across 26 disciplines at University of Warsaw. Tuition-free with monthly stipend PLN 4,346-5,500.50. Next application window opens April 2027.
University of Waterloo · Canada
Funded PhD & postdoc positions in AI-enhanced NDT for infrastructure at University of Waterloo. Rolling review, starts Jan/May 2027. Email CV to apply.
Water4All Partnership · France
Water4All 2026 Joint Transnational Call on Sustainable Water Management. Approx. €34M budget from 32 funding organisations in 30 countries. Preproposal deadline: 10 Nov 2026. This call funds eligible research consortia under national/regional rules, not individual student stipends.
WINTOUR Consortium · Spain
WINTOUR combines wine tourism innovation, oenology and destination management across a Spanish-French-Portuguese consortium. Applications for the most recent cycle are closed, and the consortium will announce the next intake on its apply page — worth monitoring if you work in or study wine tourism.
University of Nottingham · United Kingdom
Wolfson Postgraduate Scholarships in the Humanities at the University of Nottingham, funded by The Wolfson Foundation, for doctoral (PhD) study in history, literature and languages starting in 2027/28. Awards cover tuition fees and a stipend of £28,250 per year. Deadline: 19 January 2027.
Yokohama National University · Japan
Yokohama National University's Special Graduate Program in urban innovation and related engineering fields lets international students earn master's and doctoral degrees entirely in English, with MEXT-linked scholarship slots attached to the admission round. The application guideline, including the closing date, is published annually on the programme page.
German Academic Exchange Service · Germany
The DAAD In-Country/In-Region Programme funds Master’s study for nationals of Sub-Saharan African countries at selected partner universities in their home country (In-Country) or elsewhere in the region (In-Region). The scholarship covers tuition, a monthly stipend, study and research allowances and a printing allowance for the regular duration of the course (generally up to two years). The current call under programme ID 10000486 closes on 12 November 2026.
US-UK Fulbright Commission · United Kingdom
The Fulbright Scholar Awards fund UK academics and professionals for 3–10 months of lecturing and/or research at a US institution. Administered by the US-UK Fulbright Commission in London, the award covers a maintenance grant, travel, health insurance and J-1 visa sponsorship. Applications for the 2027-28 awards close on 2 November 2026, with the application window typically opening in July.