Scholarships for Research Students

These 14 hand-curated scholarships are open to Research Students. We highlight the award amount, deadline, and eligibility for each, ranking fully funded opportunities first so you never miss a deadline that matters to you.

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Fully funded China Any level

ANSO Scholarship for Young Talents

Alliance of International Science Organizations

Amount
Full scholarship package for master's and doctoral study at USTC, UCAS, or CAS institutes; benefits vary by level
Deadline
Feb 15, 2026

Non-Chinese master's and PhD applicants in science and technology may apply for ANSO-supported study at USTC, UCAS, or CAS institutes.

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Fully funded Hong Kong Phd

CUHK Vice-Chancellor's PhD Scholarship Scheme

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Amount
HKD 80,000 award across three years, annual studentship of HKD 229,200, and HKD 30,000 conference and research travel al
Deadline
Automatic consideration when applying fo

Outstanding full-time PhD applicants to CUHK are automatically considered for a major Vice-Chancellor's package of studentship, award fundi…

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Fully funded South Korea Any level

POSTECH Graduate TA/RA Scholarship

Pohang University of Science and Technology

Amount
2026 regular TA/RA support: KRW 1,850,000 per month for master's students and KRW 2,200,000 per month for PhD students,
Deadline
Through POSTECH graduate admission and l

POSTECH graduate students in master's or PhD programmes may receive monthly TA/RA support covering tuition-fee and living-allowance compone…

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Fully funded China Phd

CAS-TWAS President's PhD Fellowship Programme

Chinese Academy of Sciences and The World Academy of Sciences

Amount
Monthly stipend, tuition waiver, application fee waiver, and medical insurance for PhD study in China; amounts vary by f
Deadline
Annual application deadline varies; appl

International PhD applicants in science and technology may pursue CAS-supported doctoral study in China through the CAS-TWAS President's Fe…

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Fully funded South Korea Any level

University of Science and Technology Korea Student Scholarship

University of Science and Technology Korea

Amount
Monthly student scholarship and education support for UST graduate students; amount varies by programme and degree level
Deadline
Through UST Korea admission rounds; dead

International graduate applicants to UST Korea research programmes may receive student scholarship and education support while studying at …

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Fully funded Singapore Phd

Singapore Management University PhD Scholarship

Singapore Management University

Amount
Tuition fees, registration fees, and monthly stipend for up to four years; stipend amount varies by citizenship and prog
Deadline
Application deadlines vary by SMU PhD pr

Applicants admitted to SMU PhD programmes may receive scholarship support covering tuition, registration fees, and a monthly stipend for up…

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Varies South Africa Any level

DSTI-NRF Postgraduate Student Funding

National Research Foundation of South Africa

Amount
Full Cost of Study or Partial Cost of Study postgraduate funding depending on citizenship, need, disability, academic st
Deadline
Jul 4, 2025

Postgraduate students at South African universities may apply through NRF Connect for Full or Partial Cost of Study support if they meet NR…

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Partial Global Phd

NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship

NVIDIA Research

Amount
Up to $60,000 per student for the 2026-2027 academic year
Deadline
Sep 15, 2025

Full-time PhD students in computing-related fields worldwide may apply for NVIDIA fellowship funding and must complete a required NVIDIA in…

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Partial Iceland Any level

University of Iceland Watanabe Trust Fund

University of Iceland

Amount
Monthly subsistence grant up to ISK 200,000 for stays in Iceland or JPY 150,000 for stays in Japan, plus travel grant up
Deadline
Feb 2, 2026

University of Iceland students going to Japan and Japanese university students coming to Iceland may apply for travel and subsistence suppo…

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Partial United States Phd

FFAR Fellows Program

Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research and North Carolina State University

Amount
$49,500 per year for stipend, tuition, fees, and related costs in the Stipend + Professional Development category
Deadline
February 22, 2026 for Stipend + Professi

Food and agriculture PhD students at U.S. or Canadian universities may apply for FFAR Fellows support when they have eligible sponsorship a…

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Partial Any Phd

Microsoft Research Fellowship

Microsoft Research

Amount
Region-based unrestricted institutional gift; $47,000 in the United States and Canada, $27,000 in Europe, and $17,000 in
Deadline
Deadlines vary by research challenge

PhD students in eligible global regions may apply to specific Microsoft Research Fellowship challenges when student submissions are allowed…

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Partial Global Phd

IBM PhD Fellowship Awards

IBM Research

Amount
Two-year PhD fellowship stipend; stipend varies by country
Deadline
Nomination cycle begins in September; ex

Faculty-nominated full-time PhD students with IBM-aligned research may receive a two-year country-variable fellowship and IBM mentorship.

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Partial Taiwan Any level

NTU Outstanding International Graduate Student Scholarship

National Taiwan University Office of International Affairs

Amount
International graduate student scholarship support; exact amount and type depend on current NTU OIA rules
Deadline
Deadlines vary by NTU OIA scholarship cy

Current NTU international graduate students, including first-year master's and early-stage PhD students, may apply for OIA scholarship supp…

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Varies South Korea Any level

SNU Graduate Scholarship for Excellent Foreign Students

Seoul National University

Amount
Tuition support and living expense support depending on department recommendation and scholarship type
Deadline
Through SNU graduate admission; scholars

Outstanding foreign graduate applicants to SNU may be considered for scholarship support through college or department recommendation proce…

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