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.

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 Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme 2027 for young African PhD Students (Funded)

PhD Fellowship

Application Deadline: 2nd October 2026. Applications are now open for the 2027 AfricaLics Visiting PhD Fellowships. The AfricaLics network invites…

Commonwealth PhD Scholarships 2027/2028 for full-time doctoral study at a UK university (Fully Funded).

PhD Fully Funded

United Kingdom

Application Deadline:  20 October, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2027/2028 Commonwealth PhD Scholarships. The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in…

Commonwealth Master’s and PhD Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries

PhD

2027/28 Commonwealth Scholarships are open to students from developing Commonwealth countries. The scholarships are towards a Masters or PhD Degree…

World Bank Group Africa Fellowship Program 2027 for Ph.D. students & recent graduates (Fully Funded to Washington, D.C. or a WBG country office)

PhD Fellowship Fully Funded

Application Deadline: August 25, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2027 World Bank Group Africa Fellowship Program. The Africa…

The University of Ghana Institute of Statistical, Social, and Economic Research (ISSER)  Pre-Doctoral Fellowship 2027

PhD Fellowship

Ghana

Application Deadline: 3 August 2026 Applications are now open for the 2027 University of Ghana Institute of Statistical, Social, and…

AAUW’s International Fellowship Program 2026/2027 for Masters, Doctoral & Post-Doctoral Study in the United States (Funded)

PhD Fellowship

United States

Application Deadline: September 17, 2026, at 5:00pm ET Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 AAUW’s International Fellowship Program. AAUW’s…

UNU-WIDER Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme 2027 for Doctoral Students (Fully Funded to Helsinki, Finland).

PhD Fellowship Fully Funded

Finland

Application Deadline:  30 September, 2026 23:59 UTC+3 Applications are now open for the 2027 UNU-WIDER Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme. The…

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.