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 International Water Association (IWA) & Grundfos Youth Action for SDG 6 Fellowship

PhD Fellowship

Ireland, Netherlands, Nigeria, South Africa

Application Deadline: November 5, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2026 International Water Association (IWA) & Grundfos Youth Action…

The Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships 2027/2028 for PhD or Post-doctoral research in STEM (USD 50,000 per year grant).

PhD Fellowship

Application Deadline: November 7th, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2027/2028 Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships. The…

The Anzisha Venture Building Fellowship 2027 for young African Entrepreneurs (USD $140,000 Prize to grow your Business)

PhD Fellowship $20,000+ Grant

Nigeria, South Africa

Application Deadline: 10 November 2026 Applications are now open for the 2027 Anzisha Venture Building Fellowship. The Anzisha Fellowship, Africa’s…

Amelia Earhart Fellowship 2027 | US$12,000 for Women Pursuing PhD Research in Aerospace Engineering and Space Sciences

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

United States

The Zonta International offers Amelia Earhart PhD Research fellowship for women of any nationality in Aerospace-related Sciences and Aerospace-related Fellowships

Memory, Meaning and Dementia: Understanding the Present and Remembering the Past (2026)

PhD Fully Funded

1 fully funded PhD studentship. Supervised by Professor Chris Bird, closing date: 16th November 2026

The Internet Society Fellowship Program 2026/2027 for experienced Internet changemakers and emerging leaders.

PhD Fellowship $20,000+ Stipend

Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, United States

Application Deadline: 22 November 2026. Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 Internet Society Fellowship Program. The program empowers experienced…

HKU Presidential PhD Scholar Programme 2027 | Hong Kong

PhD Fellowship Fully Funded

Austria, China, Singapore

HKU Presidential PhD Scholar Programme 2027 | Hong Kong. Explore eligibility criteria, Application procedure, and funding. Apply today!

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 2027/2028 for study in Hong Kong (Funded)

PhD Fellowship Stipend

Nigeria, South Africa

Application Deadline: 1 December 2026 at 12:00 noon Hong Kong Time (or + 8 hours GMT) Applications are now open…

The John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships 2027/2028 at Stanford University, USA ($135,000 stipend & Fully Funded)

PhD Fellowship Fully Funded

United States

Application Deadline: December 2nd, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2027/2028 John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships. The JSK Fellowship…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Economist Program for Recent PhD Graduates – Apply by 4th December 2026

PhD Fellowship

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Ethiopia, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Netherlands, Nigeria, South Africa, Switzerland, Tanzania

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Economist Program for Recent PhD Graduates ;The IMF Economist Program (EP) is a three‑year career…

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.