Fully funded PhD scholarships and doctoral fellowships, 2027

This page lists PhD scholarships, studentships and doctoral fellowships that are open now and described by the funder as fully funded. Each listing is taken from the official page and shows the deadline, the stipend and fee cover, and who can apply. The list updates automatically as deadlines pass and new calls are checked.

A fully funded PhD normally pays your tuition fees and a living stipend for the length of the programme, often three to four years. Some awards also pay a research or travel budget. Other doctoral fellowships fund a year of research for students already enrolled, which is useful if your current funding is ending. Each listing states the length and the amounts given by the funder.

Eligibility follows three main patterns. University and research-council studentships are usually tied to a specific university and often to a topic or department. Government and foundation fellowships let you choose among several universities but are highly competitive. Industry fellowships fund students already in a PhD in a particular field. Many awards are open to international applicants; some are limited to home students or particular regions, and listings say which.

Timing: most doctoral funding for entry in autumn 2027 closes between November 2026 and February 2027, and many university competitions close at the same time as the PhD application. In most cases you apply for the PhD place and are considered for the funding in the same step, but some schemes want you to contact a supervisor first.

How to make a strong application: read the research priorities of the department or funder and match your proposal to them; contact a potential supervisor early with a short, specific outline; ask referees who know your research work well; and make the proposal concrete about methods, data and timeline. Committees look for evidence that you can finish.

How to use this list: listings are sorted by deadline. Open each one for the full eligibility rules and the link to the official call. A free OpenDoors profile shows which ones you are eligible for and sends reminders before deadlines.