Middle East Scholarships & PhD Positions 2026–2027: 8+ Open Programmes

Fully Funded Master's and PhD Scholarships at Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, Qatar 2027-2028

Doha Institute for Graduate Studies · Qatar

The Doha Institute for Graduate Studies in Qatar offers fully funded Master's and PhD scholarships for the 2027-2028 academic year, open to all nationalities. The scholarships cover full tuition, accommodation, monthly stipend, health insurance, and airfare for international students.

Fully Funded MBZUAI Scholarship 2027 in Abu Dhabi - Automatic Full Funding

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) · United Arab Emirates

Fully funded scholarship at MBZUAI Abu Dhabi. Automatic full scholarship for all admitted graduate students (M.Sc./Ph.D.): 100% tuition waiver, monthly stipend, accommodation, health insurance. Deadline: 15 Dec 2026.

Hamad Bin Khalifa University Scholarship 2027 - Fully Funded in Qatar

Hamad Bin Khalifa University · Qatar

The Hamad Bin Khalifa University Scholarship 2027 is a fully funded opportunity for international and Qatari students in Qatar. Covers full tuition, monthly stipend, housing, health insurance, and annual round-trip flights. Deadline: 1 February 2027 for international students.

HBKU Admissions – Hamad Bin Khalifa University Graduate Programs (Qatar)

Hamad Bin Khalifa University · Qatar

Hamad Bin Khalifa University, part of Qatar Foundation's Education City in Doha, offers funded master's and PhD programmes across computing, law, sustainability, health and engineering colleges. Its admissions portal lists priority and final rounds for each intake, with generous scholarship packages for admitted students.

IsDB Scholarship Programmes 2027-28 (Merit, Science & Technology, Master, PhD) (Saudi Arabia)

Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) · Saudi Arabia

The Islamic Development Bank operates one of the largest multilateral scholarship portfolios in the Muslim world, supporting students from its 57 member countries and Muslim communities in non-member countries. The programmes span undergraduate studies in science and technology, master's degrees, the Merit Scholarship for high-technology PhD and postdoctoral research, and dedicated schemes for students from least developed member countries.

KAUST PhD Fellowship 2027

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) · Saudi Arabia

The KAUST fellowship is linked to admission to an eligible graduate programme. Hosted by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Thuwal. Apply by 3 January 2027 (round 2).

WISER Pioneers Program – Masdar (UAE)

Masdar (UAE) · United Arab Emirates

Masdar's WISER Pioneers Program identifies and supports emerging leaders in renewable energy and sustainability through cohort-based engagements in Abu Dhabi. Each cohort call, including eligibility, benefits and the closing date, is announced on Masdar's strategic-initiatives page.

Self-Funded PhD: Computer Sciences [Dubai Campus]

Heriot-Watt University · United Arab Emirates

A self-funded PhD programme at the Dubai Campus focusing on Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Cyber Security.