Open to Indian and international scholars depending on the fellowship category. Graduate Research Fellowships require a graduate degree in law or a postgraduate degree in social sciences, public policy, or allied fields. Doctoral Fellowships are for full-time PhD candidates at NLSIU. Postdoctoral Fellowships require a PhD awarded within the last three years, while University Research Fellowships require a PhD plus over ten years of teaching or research experience. Distinguished University Fellowships are by invitation only.

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U.S. Department of Education

Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Fellowship

For U.S. citizens or nationals who are doctoral candidates in modern foreign languages and area studies, to conduct dissertation research abroad (outside Western Europe) for 6 to 12 months. Applications are submitted through the candidate's U.S. university.

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)

KAUST Global Fellowship Program

For high-achieving international and Saudi students in science, engineering, and technology fields applying for an MS or PhD at KAUST in Saudi Arabia. Strong academics, English proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS), and research potential are required; admission and the fellowship are awarded together — there is no separate scholarship fee.

Finnish higher education institutions, supported by the Ministry of Education and Culture of Finland

Finnish Government Scholarships (University Finland Scholarships)

For non-EU/EEA international students who pay tuition fees in Finland and are applying for a fee-charging bachelor's or master's programme at a Finnish university or university of applied sciences. Each institution sets its own scholarship criteria, coverage, and deadline within its admission process.

Hungarian Government, managed by Tempus Public Foundation

Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme

For international students from partner countries that have an educational cooperation agreement with Hungary. Applicants apply through their home country's sending partner (nominating authority) and to Stipendium Hungaricum, for bachelor's, master's, one-tier master's, doctoral, or preparatory programmes at Hungarian universities.

Danish universities with Ministry of Higher Education and Science, Denmark

Danish Government Scholarship

For talented non-EU/EEA/Swiss students applying for a full-degree higher education programme in Denmark, who are required to pay tuition fees. The scholarships are allocated to Danish universities, which select recipients from their admitted international applicants; you apply via the institution.

Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB), Mainz, in partnership with Johannes Gutenberg University (JGU) and the University Medical Center (UMC)

IMB International PhD Programme (IPP) in Germany

Open to PhD candidates from all countries who hold (or are completing) a Bachelor's and a relevant Master's degree in the life sciences and want to carry out doctoral research in Mainz, Germany. A strong command of English is required, and applicants provide details of degrees, any post-graduate distinctions (up to 250 words), research experience, publications in PubMed format (up to 300 words) and a motivational statement (up to 300 words). Applicants select up to 5 research groups and arrange at least two academic referees.

Institute for Law & AI (LawAI)

Institute for Law and AI Summer Research Fellowship

Open to applicants of all nationalities, including graduate law students (JD or LLM), PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, legal academics, and professionals moving into AI law and policy. Prior AI research experience is not required.

University of Warwick

Chancellor's International Scholarships

For international (overseas fee-status) students starting a full-time PhD at the University of Warwick across any department. The scholarship covers full overseas tuition plus a maintenance stipend; applicants apply for PhD admission and the scholarship together.

NINE Doctoral Training Partnership (ESRC)

NINE DTP Scholarships

Open to UK home students and international students applying for postgraduate research (PhD, PhD with research methods training, or a combined 1+3 master's and PhD) in the social sciences at one of the seven NINE partner universities. Applicants must hold or expect a strong undergraduate degree, and many routes value a relevant master's. International students may apply but should check the share of funded places open to overseas applicants and any fee-difference rules under the ESRC funding policy.

Entrance Scholarships for International Students

For high-achieving students, including international students, entering their first undergraduate year at McGill University in Montreal. Some entrance scholarships are awarded automatically on academic merit, while renewable major entrance scholarships require a separate application due in mid-January.

Imperial College Business School, Imperial College London

Global Leaders Scholarship at Imperial College Business School

Open to international applicants holding an offer for the MSc International Management at Imperial College Business School. Candidates must show a strong track record of leadership across studies, work, internships, and community activity, plus outstanding future leadership potential. A first-class or upper second-class honours degree and a competitive GMAT or GRE score (around 600 or higher preferred) are expected. Non-native English speakers must provide an approved English language proficiency certificate.

McGill University Scholarships and Bursaries

Open to applicants from all countries who are registered, or about to register, in a full-time degree programme at McGill University, have proficiency in English, maintain satisfactory academic standing, and (for need-based bursaries) can demonstrate financial need and apply for any government student aid for which they qualify.

University of Eastern Finland (UEF)

University of Eastern Finland (UEF) Master's Scholarships

Open to international and domestic applicants to UEF Master's programmes. Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, provide proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent), and meet all programme-specific requirements. Non-EU/EEA students pay a EUR 10,000 annual tuition fee against which waivers of 30%, 50%, or 100% are awarded by academic merit; no separate scholarship application is required.

University of Sheffield (White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership, ESRC)

University of Sheffield ESRC White Rose DTP Scholarships

Open to UK, EU and international students with a UK 2:1 honours degree or equivalent (lower grades considered with a relevant master's), who meet the university's English requirements and, for +3.5 awards, evidence of completed research training.

University of Galway FlexECon PhD Scholarship

Open to applicants of all nationalities holding a strong undergraduate degree in Economics or a closely related discipline, with strong quantitative and problem-solving skills and fluent written and spoken English. A master's degree is an advantage. Candidates must be willing to take additional structured PhD coursework.

Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies / University of Oxford

Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Scholarships

Open to UK residents from Muslim communities (with preference for financially disadvantaged households) and to nationals resident in specified Asian and African countries. Applicants must be applying for a new full-time master's or DPhil at the University of Oxford in a subject relevant to the Islamic tradition or the Muslim world, meet the English language requirement, and intend to return to their country of ordinary residence after completing their course.

ARES — Academy of Research and Higher Education (Belgium)

ARES International Training Scholarships

For professionals from partner developing countries to take a specialised master's programme or a short training course at a French-speaking Belgian university or college. Funded by Belgian development cooperation and managed by ARES; the programmes are taught in French and aimed at mid-career applicants.

Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education (LPDP), Indonesian Ministry of Finance

LPDP Scholarship (Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education)

For Indonesian citizens pursuing a master's or doctoral degree, either in Indonesia or at eligible universities abroad. Applicants need a bachelor's/master's as appropriate, meet GPA and language thresholds, and usually have or obtain a Letter of Acceptance; several schemes (Regular, Affirmation, Targeted) exist.

DREAM Consortium (Erasmus Mundus, Ecole Centrale de Nantes coordinating)

Erasmus Mundus DREAM Scholarship (Renewable Energy and Power Systems Dynamics)

Open to applicants worldwide who hold a first university degree equivalent to 180 ECTS (at least three years of study) at Bachelor of Science level in a relevant field such as power systems, smart grids, renewable generation, automatic control, or power electronics, and who meet the English language requirement. Applicants for the Erasmus+ EMJM scholarship must not have previously received an EMJM scholarship and may not hold overlapping EU-funded scholarships.

Fondation Mathematique Jacques Hadamard (FMJH)

Sophie Germain Masters and PhD Scholarships

Open to international students of all nationalities applying to a Master's (M1 or M2) or PhD in Mathematics and its Applications at Universite Paris-Saclay or the Institut Polytechnique de Paris. The first call is aimed at students from outside the Paris-Saclay area, including non-European applicants. Selection is based on academic excellence, with a stated focus on encouraging female applicants. Applicants typically need a CAMPUS France file number for visa purposes.

Queen's University Belfast

Vice Chancellor's Illuminate Fellowship at Queen's University Belfast

Open to researchers of all nationalities who hold a completed PhD in a relevant subject, have roughly 2-8 years of post-PhD experience, a strong publication record, and a research plan that aligns with existing research strengths at Queen's University Belfast.

Yenching Academy of Peking University

Yenching Global Symposium

Open to university students and recent graduates worldwide from any discipline who can demonstrate strong academic standing, leadership potential and a genuine interest in China's role in global affairs; selection is by competitive application for one of roughly 100 delegate places.

Scholarships in Hungary

Scholarships in Austria

Scholarships in Saudi Arabia

Scholarships in Finland

Scholarships in Spain

Scholarships in Indonesia