Scholarships

PhD Scholarships in Europe

7 phd scholarships available for international students in Europe.

Multiple European countries

Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Networks

European Commission (Horizon Europe - MSCA)

Employment-based PhD pay: living allowance plus mobility allowance, and family allowance where applicable

PhD
Open · Next: Rolling; PhD vacancies posted on EURAXESS as networks are funded
Multiple European countries · NGO

Rotary Foundation Global Grant Scholarships

The Rotary Foundation

Funds graduate study abroad in a Rotary area of focus; commonly around US$30,000 (up to US$50,000)

Master's PhD
Open · Next: Rolling; nominated by a local Rotary club ahead of the term
Multiple European countries · NGO

Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowship

Schlumberger Foundation

Up to US$50,000/yr for a PhD or up to US$40,000/yr for postdoctoral research; renewable

PhD
Open · Next: Annual; opens around 1 September, closes early November
Multiple European countries · NGO

Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme

Aga Khan Foundation

Tuition and living costs as 50% grant / 50% loan; full master's or first two PhD years

Master's PhD
Open · Next: Annual; applications open early in the year via local AKF offices
Multiple European countries · NGO

Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds PhD Fellowship

Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds

Monthly PhD stipend for 2-3.5 years plus travel allowances, seminars and network support

PhD
Open · Next: Three rounds: 1 Feb, 1 Jun, 1 Oct; opens one month before each
Multiple European countries · NGO

Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship

Zonta International

US$10,000 toward doctoral study (tuition, fees, books or living costs); up to 30 awards yearly

PhD
Open · Next: Annual; applications due 15 November for the following year
United Kingdom · NGO

Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarship

Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation

Full Ride

Master PhD
Open · Next: Annual cycle; the last round closed 2026-01-31. Check the official site for the next intake.