PhD Scholarships

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Browsing PhD scholarships? This page tracks 273 scholarships currently listed on Kompeaa, pulled automatically from official scholarship providers and kept up to date.

15 of the 60 shown here currently have an open application window. The nearest upcoming deadline in this list is 30 October 2026.

The African Climate Collaborative Doctoral Training Fellowship Programme 2027 in Climate and Development (Fully Funded)

PhD Fellowship Fully Funded

Nigeria, South Africa

Application Deadline:  15 October 2026 at 23:00 (SAST) Applications are now open for the 2027 African Climate Collaborative Doctoral Training…

AGNES-BAYER Science Foundation Research Grant 2026 for African Researchers (Up to €7,000 Grant)

PhD Research Funding $5,000 - $20,000 Research Funding

Egypt, Ghana, Nigeria, United States

Applications are currently open for the AGNES-BAYER Science Foundation Research Grant 2024 for African Researchers. Apply Below:

2026 Dwabo Small Grants Programme in Ghana | €8,000–€10,000 Grant Opportunity

PhD Grant $5,000 - $20,000 Other

Ghana

Apply for the 2026 Dwabo Small Grants Programme in Ghana. The French Embassy is inviting projects that promote the participation…

IBRO Seeding Neuroscience Grants 2026 for Emerging Neuroscience Societies and Networks

PhD Grant $5,000 - $20,000 Other

United States

Apply for the IBRO Seeding Neuroscience Grants 2026. This grant supports inaugural neuroscience society or network activities in Africa, Asia-Pacific,…

AfricaLics PhD Visiting Fellowship Programme (VFP) 2027 for African PhD Students

PhD Fellowship $5,000 - $20,000 Other

Ghana, South Africa

The AfricaLics PhD Visiting Fellowship Programme (VFP) 2027 is open to PhD students enrolled at universities in Africa and working…

Thomas McIntyre Scholarship at The University of Queensland 2026 AUD 3,000

PhD Partial Funding

Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States

Thomas McIntyre Scholarship at The University of Queensland 2026 details including eligibility criteria, scholarship amount, application deadline, documents needed, and…

Ph.D. Scholarship in Archaeobotany at University of Malta 2026

PhD Partial Funding

Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States

Ph.D. Scholarship in Archaeobotany at University of Malta 2026 details including eligibility criteria, scholarship amount, application deadline, documents needed, and…

RIDT Doctoral Student Overseas Conference Travel Grant at University of Malta 2026

PhD Grant Partial Funding

Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States

RIDT Doctoral Student Overseas Conference Travel Grant at University of Malta 2026 details including eligibility criteria, scholarship amount, application deadline,…

Avondale HDR Fee-waiver Scholarship at Avondale University 2026

PhD

Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States

Avondale HDR Fee-waiver Scholarship at Avondale University 2026 details including eligibility criteria, scholarship amount, application deadline, documents needed, and how…

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology – Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme Fellowship Scholarship 2027 in Hong Kong (Fully Funded)

PhD Fellowship Fully Funded

Australia, Italy

Apply for The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme Fellowship Scholarship 2026 -…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many PhD scholarships are listed?

273 scholarships are currently listed under PhD (Study Level) on Kompeaa.

What is the nearest deadline?

The nearest upcoming deadline among PhD scholarships currently listed is 30 October 2026. Individual scholarships may have different deadlines — check each listing for its exact date.

What study destination are most common?

Among PhD scholarships currently listed, the most common study destination values are United Kingdom, Germany, Australia.

What funding amount are most common?

Among PhD scholarships currently listed, the most common funding amount values are Fully Funded, Partial Funding, Under $1,000.

What opportunity type are most common?

Among PhD scholarships currently listed, the most common opportunity type values are Scholarship, Fellowship, Internship.

What funding type are most common?

Among PhD scholarships currently listed, the most common funding type values are Fully Funded, Partially Funded, Grant.

What eligible nationality are most common?

Among PhD scholarships currently listed, the most common eligible nationality values are Open to All Nationalities, Egypt, South Africa.