The Commonwealth PhD Scholarships support talented applicants from eligible Commonwealth countries to undertake doctoral research in the UK. The programme focuses on development impact, research capacity and skills that can contribute to sustainable development in applicants' home countries. Awards are competitive and subject to the official scholarship conditions.
United Kingdom; eligible Commonwealth countries.Closes today
ORFeus is recruiting 15 doctoral researchers to investigate the dark proteome. Candidates join an international research and training network and work on one of the advertised projects. The positions offer paid research employment, interdisciplinary training and international collaboration. Applications are accepted from all nationalities, subject to the doctoral-network mobility and qualification requirements.
Multiple participating research institutionsCloses in 2 days
The Global EbA Fund supports innovative projects that remove barriers to ecosystem-based adaptation and help climate-resilience solutions scale. Proposals should strengthen institutional capacity, evidence, learning networks or investment readiness.
Priority is given to ODA-eligible small island developing states and least developed countries; other ODA-eligible countries may be considered for exceptional proposals.Closes in 6 days
Up to USD 250,000 per grant; project duration up to 24 months.View details →
The Jean Monnet Scholarship Programme supports eligible applicants connected to Türkiye who wish to specialise in subjects related to the European Union acquis. The programme plans approximately 170 scholarships for the 2027/28 academic year. Applicants must satisfy the conditions for their sector and submit the required supporting documents in the prescribed format.
Approved postgraduate study or research in an EU member state in a subject related to the EU acquis.Closes in 7 days
Short summary: The Saïd Foundation Scholarships support talented individuals from Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine to undertake postgraduate study in the UK. The Foundation looks for academic potential, leadership qualities and a commitment to contributing to development in the region. Applicants must meet the Foundation's eligibility criteria and follow its application process, including the requirements relating to university course applications.
Eligible UK universities and approved postgraduate programmes.Closes in 10 days
ETH Zurich’s ESOP supports academically outstanding master’s applicants with financial assistance, mentorship and access to the ETH Foundation network. Applicants must apply during the designated master’s admission window.
Zurich, SwitzerlandCloses Nov 30, 2026
Covers study and living costs, with CHF 13,500 per semester from autumn 2027 onwards, plus a tuition fee waiver.View details →
Wageningen University’s Africa Scholarship Programme supports outstanding African students pursuing a master's degree in the Netherlands. Eligible applicants are considered through the university's scholarship selection process; submitting an eligible master's application does not guarantee an award.
Wageningen, Netherlands; eligible on-campus master's programmesCloses Dec 1, 2026
Tuition fees, living allowance for 24 months, return travel, visa costs and health insurance. Exact allowance amount: Verify on official source.View details →
EPFL awards a limited number of excellence fellowships to students with exceptional academic results and achievements beyond their studies. Applicants must request consideration during the relevant master’s application window.
Lausanne, SwitzerlandCloses Dec 15, 2026
CHF 10,000 per semester. Guaranteed housing is also mentioned by EPFL; confirm the applicable housing arrangements and full terms on the official source.View details →
KU Leuven offers a competitive scholarship for an outstanding African student pursuing postgraduate study in Belgium. The award combines a tuition fee waiver with a financial allowance, and applicants are considered through the university's master's scholarship application process.
KU Leuven, Belgium; eligible master's and advanced master's programmesCloses Jan 15, 2027
Full tuition fee waiver, with recipients paying only a €140 annual administration fee, plus a €4,000 scholarship allowance for the full programme duration. One scholarship is available.View details →
Maastricht University offers 18 full scholarships for talented international students pursuing selected master’s programmes in the Netherlands. Applicants must meet the academic and admission requirements and submit a complete scholarship application before the deadline.
Maastricht, Netherlands; applicants must meet the scholarship’s nationality and residence requirements.Closes Feb 1, 2027
Full scholarship covering tuition fees, living expenses, health and liability insurance, visa application costs and specified pre-academic training costs. Living expenses are listed as €20,1View details →
The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program supports experienced professionals from eligible developing countries who want to pursue postgraduate study in development-related fields. Applicants must first secure admission to an eligible participating master's programme and satisfy the programme's professional experience requirements.
Participating master's programmes at selected universities in Africa, Europe, the United States, Oceania and JapanCloses Feb 26, 2027
Tuition, monthly living stipend, round-trip airfare, health insurance and travel allowance. Exact stipend amount: Verify on official source.View details →
The Swiss Confederation offers competitive scholarships supporting international research and selected postgraduate arts study in Switzerland. Available scholarship types and deadlines depend on the applicant’s country of origin.
Participating Swiss universities, federal institutes of technology and recognised research institutions; arts scholarships are available only to applicants from selected countries.Check official dates
CHF 2,450 per month for eligible scholarship types. Duration and additional support depend on the scholarship category.View details →
