PhD scholarships

Search research funding, fellowships, and PhD scholarship routes

Explore PhD and research-focused scholarship resources where supervisor fit, programme match, stipend rules, and research evidence matter as much as destination.

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Compare fellowships, stipends, government routes, and university funding beside the research proposal and programme timeline.

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NSP

FeaturedNational Scholarship Portal

National Scholarship Portal schemes

Government of India

A central Government of India portal for eligible domestic scholarships and scheme applications across ministries and states.

Destination

India

Level

Bachelors, Masters, MBA, PhD, Diploma

Funding

Government: Scheme-specific fee support, stipend, or reimbursement

Deadline

AY 2026-27 portal is active, scheme dates vary

IndiaAnyEngineeringComputer ScienceOpen now

Nationality and eligibility

Indian students meeting scheme, domicile, income, and institution rules

Application note

Prepare OTR, Aadhaar or accepted ID, income proof, bank details, marksheets, and institution verification details.

DAAD

FeaturedDAAD

DAAD Scholarship Database

German Academic Exchange Service

A central DAAD entry point for scholarships supporting study, research, and language-related stays in Germany.

Destination

Germany

Level

Masters, PhD, Short courses

Funding

Government: Programme-specific stipend or grant

Deadline

Programme-specific

GermanyAnyEngineeringComputer ScienceCheck source

Nationality and eligibility

International applicants, depending on programme rules

Application note

Use DAAD filters by country, subject, and academic level, then verify documents and nomination rules for the selected programme.

NOS

FeaturedNational Overseas Scholarship

National Overseas Scholarship

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India

A Government of India overseas-study scholarship route for eligible low-income students from specified marginalized communities.

Destination

Global

Level

Masters, PhD

Funding

Government: Government overseas-study support for eligible categories

Deadline

Selection-year window, check portal

GlobalUnited StatesUnited KingdomGermanyAnyEngineeringComputer ScienceCheck source

Nationality and eligibility

Eligible Indian students from listed marginalized communities and income criteria

Application note

Check category, income, course level, university rules, and current selection-year guidelines before planning around it.

FeaturedEducationUSA

EducationUSA Finance Your Studies

U.S. Department of State EducationUSA

A U.S. study finance resource that helps families understand aid routes, budgeting, and funding questions before applying to universities.

Destination

United States

Level

Bachelors, Masters, MBA, PhD, Short courses

Funding

Need-based: Resource for aid, university funding, and planning

Deadline

Rolling planning resource

United StatesAnyBusinessEngineeringRolling

Nationality and eligibility

International students researching U.S. funding options

Application note

Use it before shortlisting universities so aid availability, cost, and application timing are part of the university list.

EducationUSA

U.S. university merit and institutional aid

U.S. colleges and universities

A planning entry for university-specific U.S. aid, where award availability depends on the institution, programme, and application round.

Destination

United States

Level

Bachelors, Masters, MBA, PhD

Funding

Merit-based: University-specific award value

Deadline

Often tied to admission priority dates

United StatesAnyBusinessEngineeringCheck source

Nationality and eligibility

International applicants, depending on university policy

Application note

Check each university's international aid policy before finalizing the shortlist or assuming award availability.

DAAD

DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses

German Academic Exchange Service

A DAAD-backed route for development-oriented postgraduate courses where fit depends on course rules, professional experience, and country eligibility.

Destination

Germany

Level

Masters, PhD

Funding

Full funding: Course-linked DAAD support

Deadline

Course-specific

GermanyAnyEngineeringBusinessCheck source

Nationality and eligibility

Applicants from eligible developing and emerging countries, by programme

Application note

Confirm whether the course uses direct university submission, DAAD portal submission, or both before preparing documents.

NSP

National Scholarship Portal

State and welfare scholarship schemes on NSP

Central and state government scheme owners

A domestic-scholarship planning entry for families comparing state, welfare, minority, category, and institution-verified schemes listed through NSP.

Destination

India

Level

Bachelors, Masters, Diploma, PhD

Funding

Need-based: Scheme-specific support

Deadline

Scheme-specific

IndiaAnyEngineeringComputer ScienceOpen now

Nationality and eligibility

Indian students meeting domicile, income, category, and course rules

Application note

Check whether one merit-based and relevant welfare-based applications can be combined under current scheme rules.

Study UK

UK university scholarship search

UK universities and Study UK resources

A planning entry for UK university awards that may depend on offer status, course, school, nationality, or academic profile.

Destination

United Kingdom

Level

Bachelors, Masters, MBA, PhD

Funding

Merit-based: University-specific tuition discount or award

Deadline

University-specific

United KingdomAnyBusinessEngineeringCheck source

Nationality and eligibility

International students, depending on university and award rules

Application note

Track scholarship result dates beside deposit, CAS, visa proof, and education loan planning dates.

EducationUSA

EducationUSA special funding opportunities

EducationUSA advising network

A resource route for students who may need help understanding special opportunities and finance planning through official advising channels.

Destination

United States

Level

Bachelors, Masters, PhD

Funding

Need-based: Advising and opportunity-support resource

Deadline

Check local advising center

United StatesAnyCheck source

Nationality and eligibility

High-potential international applicants with financial constraints, where available

Application note

Speak to the nearest EducationUSA adviser early, especially before test, application, and document costs accumulate.

IEFA

MPOWER Monthly Scholarship

MPOWER Financing

A recurring partial-award listing for international students studying at eligible U.S. or Canadian institutions.

Destination

United States, Canada

Level

Bachelors, Masters, MBA, PhD

Funding

Partial funding: Small monthly awards listed by IEFA

Deadline

Last Friday of the month

United StatesCanadaAnyOpen now

Nationality and eligibility

International students permitted to study in the U.S. or Canada, per award rules

Application note

Check the current monthly theme and confirm school eligibility before preparing a short application.

IEFA

MPOWER Women in STEM Scholarship

MPOWER Financing

A STEM-focused partial scholarship listing for women pursuing eligible full-time study in the United States or Canada.

Destination

United States, Canada

Level

Bachelors, Masters, PhD

Funding

Partial funding: Partial award for women in STEM

Deadline

Check IEFA listing

United StatesCanadaEngineeringComputer ScienceMedicineCheck source

Nationality and eligibility

International or DACA students, per current listing

Application note

Prepare a concise STEM motivation story and verify current award dates before investing application time.

Mastersportal / ScholarshipPortal

Mastersportal Scholarship Search

Studyportals

A scholarship search resource for comparing listed awards across countries, fields, and degree levels.

Destination

Global

Level

Masters, MBA, PhD, Short courses

Funding

Partial funding: Search resource with multiple award types

Deadline

Listing-specific

GlobalUnited StatesUnited KingdomGermanyAnyBusinessEngineeringRolling

Nationality and eligibility

International students searching across listed awards

Application note

Use it for discovery, then verify every shortlisted award with the provider or university before applying.

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