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Scholarships | USA & Canada Opportunities
McCall MacBain Scholarship 2027 | Fully Funded Master’s at McGill University, Canada (Applications Open Now)
ByGSA Editorial Team June 24, 2026June 24, 2026
The McCall MacBain Scholarship 2027 is a fully funded graduate scholarship for exceptional students from any country to pursue a master’s or second-entry professional degree at McGill University in Montréal, Canada. Up to 30 full scholarships and 100 entrance awards are offered each year. The scholarship covers full tuition and fees, a living stipend of CAD $2,300 per month during academic terms, a one-time relocation grant to Montréal, free French language courses from beginner to advanced level, and possible additional summer funding of up to CAD $5,000. Applications are now open. The deadline for international students from outside Canada and the US is 19 August 2026. The deadline for Canadian and US applicants is 23 September 2026. There is no application fee.
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Scholarships
ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship ESOP 2027 | Fully Funded Master’s at the World’s Top Engineering University (Application Window 1–30 November 2026)
ByGSA Editorial Team June 23, 2026June 23, 2026
The ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship and Opportunity Programme (ESOP) 2027 is a fully funded scholarship for outstanding international students to pursue a master’s degree at ETH Zurich, the world’s top-ranked university for engineering and natural sciences. Each scholar receives CHF 12,000 per semester in living and study expenses plus a full tuition fee waiver for the normal duration of the master’s programme (three or four semesters). Around 60 scholarships are awarded per year. The application window opens on 1 November 2026 and closes on 30 November 2026 at 11:59 AM Central European Time. Applications are submitted through ETH Zurich’s eApply portal as part of the standard Master’s application. There is no separate application fee for the ESOP.
Read More ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship ESOP 2027 | Fully Funded Master’s at the World’s Top Engineering University (Application Window 1–30 November 2026)
Fellowships & Internships | USA & Canada Opportunities
Harvard Rowland Fellowship 2027| Independent Research Lab at Harvard with $225,000 Annual Budget (Deadline 1 August 2026)
ByGSA Editorial Team June 22, 2026June 22, 2026
The Rowland Fellowship 2027 at the Rowland Institute at Harvard University is a five-year independent research fellowship for outstanding early-career experimental scientists and engineers from any country. Fellows receive full principal investigator status, dedicated laboratory space, an annual operating budget starting at $225,000 for personnel, equipment, and supplies, a competitive salary of $89,999 per year…
Read More Harvard Rowland Fellowship 2027| Independent Research Lab at Harvard with $225,000 Annual Budget (Deadline 1 August 2026)
Scholarships
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship 2027–28 | Fully Funded PhD and Postdoctoral Research in Switzerland (Applications Open 20 August 2026)
ByGSA Editorial Team June 21, 2026June 21, 2026
The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship 2027–28 is a fully funded research award from the Swiss Confederation for outstanding international researchers to pursue a PhD or postdoctoral research at any Swiss university, federal institute of technology, or recognised research institution. Monthly stipends are CHF 2,450 for PhD researchers and CHF 3,500 for postdoctoral researchers. The scholarship also covers health insurance for non-EU and non-EFTA nationals, a one-time housing allowance of CHF 600, a half-fare Swiss travel card, and a tuition fee exemption. Applications open on 20 August 2026 through the official ESKAS portal. Deadlines are country-specific and most fall between September and December 2026. The scholarship is open to citizens of 183 countries. There is no application fee.
Read More Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship 2027–28 | Fully Funded PhD and Postdoctoral Research in Switzerland (Applications Open 20 August 2026)
Scholarships | Europe Opportunities
Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarship 2026 | Fully Funded Master’s and PhD Study in Germany (Deadline 1 September 2026)
ByGSA Editorial Team June 21, 2026June 21, 2026
The Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarship is a fully funded award for outstanding international students to pursue Master’s or PhD programmes at state-recognised universities in Germany. The Fall 2026 application window opens on 15 July 2026 and closes on 1 September 2026. Non-EU international students receive a monthly stipend of €992 for Master’s study or €1,400 for doctoral study, plus a €100 monthly mobility allowance for PhD students, health insurance support, and a €300 monthly book allowance. Around 1,500 scholarships are awarded annually across German, EU, and international recipients. Priority is explicitly given to applicants from DAC-listed developing countries who are still residing in their home country at the time of application. There is no application fee.
Read More Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarship 2026 | Fully Funded Master’s and PhD Study in Germany (Deadline 1 September 2026)
Fellowships & Internships
HFSP Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027 | Fully Funded 3-Year Fellowship for Life Scientists from Any Country (Complete Guide)
ByGSA Editorial Team June 13, 2026June 13, 2026
The Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027 is a fully funded three-year international fellowship for early-career researchers who want to pursue frontier, interdisciplinary research in the life sciences in a new country. Fellows receive a living allowance, a research and travel allowance, a relocation allowance, and where applicable, a child allowance and parental leave allowance. Two fellowship types are available: the Long-Term Fellowship (LTF) for life scientists, and the Cross-Disciplinary Fellowship (CDF) for researchers with a PhD in physics, mathematics, chemistry, engineering, or computer science who have little or no prior experience in the life sciences. The programme accepts researchers of any nationality from HFSP member countries. Applications follow a two-step process: a Letter of Intent followed by an invited Full Proposal. The Letter of Intent for the 2028 fellowship cycle is expected to open in March 2027. There is no application fee.
Read More HFSP Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027 | Fully Funded 3-Year Fellowship for Life Scientists from Any Country (Complete Guide)
Academic Jobs
CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026 | $74,000 to $78,000 per Year for Cancer Immunology Researchers Worldwide (Deadline 1 September 2026)
ByGSA Editorial Team June 13, 2026June 13, 2026
The Cancer Research Institute (CRI) Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme is a fully funded three-year fellowship supporting outstanding early-career scientists conducting fundamental immunology or cancer immunology research at non-profit institutions worldwide. Fellows receive a stipend of $74,000 in year one, $76,000 in year two, and $78,000 in year three, plus a $5,000 annual institutional allowance for research supplies, conference travel, health insurance, or childcare. There are no citizenship or nationality restrictions; international applicants from any country are explicitly welcome. The fall 2026 application deadline is 1 September 2026. There is no application fee.
Read More CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026 | $74,000 to $78,000 per Year for Cancer Immunology Researchers Worldwide (Deadline 1 September 2026)
Research Grants & Awards
PMRC Scheme 2026 | Bring Indian-Origin Researchers Abroad Back to India’s Research Institutions (Deadline 15 July 2026)
ByGSA Editorial Team June 13, 2026June 13, 2026
The Prime Minister’s Research Coalition (PMRC) Scheme 2026 is a Government of India initiative that connects globally experienced Indian-origin researchers and professionals currently working abroad with leading academic institutions and national research laboratories in India. Eligible candidates can submit applications until 15 July 2026. There is no application fee.
Read More PMRC Scheme 2026 | Bring Indian-Origin Researchers Abroad Back to India’s Research Institutions (Deadline 15 July 2026)
Academic Jobs
Research Analyst, Geospatial Research Programme | Takshashila Institution, Bangalore 2026
ByGSA Editorial Team June 12, 2026June 12, 2026
The Takshashila Institution, an independent, nonpartisan think tank and public policy school based in Bangalore, India, is hiring a Research Analyst for its Geospatial Research Programme. The programme applies geospatial tools and methodologies to India’s strategic affairs. There is no application fee.
Read More Research Analyst, Geospatial Research Programme | Takshashila Institution, Bangalore 2026
Academic Jobs | PhD Programs
PhD Research Fellow in Human Geography at University of Oslo 2026 | Fully Salaried Position Open to International Candidates (Deadline 15 August 2026)
ByGSA Editorial Team June 12, 2026June 12, 2026
The University of Oslo (UiO) is offering up to two fully salaried PhD Research Fellow positions in Human Geography at its Department of Sociology and Human Geography, with a deadline of 15 August 2026. Selected candidates are employed as university staff and receive an annual salary of NOK 551,000 to NOK 594,000 (approximately €47,000 to €51,000) depending on qualifications and experience. The position lasts three years without compulsory work duties, or four years with 25% compulsory work,, primarily teaching. There are no tuition fees. International candidates are explicitly eligible and the positions are open to applicants from any country. The department is ranked as Norway’s leading institution in sociology and human geography. There is no application fee.
Read More PhD Research Fellow in Human Geography at University of Oslo 2026 | Fully Salaried Position Open to International Candidates (Deadline 15 August 2026)
Fellowships & Internships | USA & Canada Opportunities
Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 2027–28 | Fully Funded Research in the USA for Indian Scholars (Deadline 15 July 2026)
ByGSA Editorial Team June 10, 2026June 10, 2026
The Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 2027–28 is a fully funded fellowship for early-career researchers and faculty in India to conduct independent research at a US institution for 8 to 24 months. The fellowship is jointly funded by the US government and the Government of India through USIEF (United States-India Educational Foundation). It covers a monthly living stipend calibrated to the cost of living in the US city of placement, a J-1 Exchange Visitor visa at no cost to the fellow, round-trip economy class airfare, a settling-in allowance, a professional development allowance, and accident and sickness health coverage. The application deadline is 15 July 2026 at 23:59:59 IST. Applications must be submitted after 18 February 2026. There is no application fee.
Read More Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 2027–28 | Fully Funded Research in the USA for Indian Scholars (Deadline 15 July 2026)
USA & Canada Opportunities | Scholarships
Knight-Hennessy Scholars 2027 | Fully Funded Graduate Study at Stanford University for Students from Any Country (Applications Open June 2026)
ByGSA Editorial Team June 9, 2026June 9, 2026
The Knight-Hennessy Scholars (KHS) 2027 programme is a fully funded graduate scholarship at Stanford University for up to 100 outstanding students from any country in the world to pursue any graduate degree, such as a PhD, MD, JD, MBA, MFA, MPP, MS, or any other Stanford graduate programme. The scholarship covers full tuition fees for up to three years, an annual stipend for living and academic expenses, an annual economy travel grant, and a one-time relocation allowance. The acceptance rate is approximately 1%, making it the most selective fully funded scholarship at any US university. Applications for the 2027 cohort open on 1 June 2026. The deadline is 6 October 2026. There is no application fee.
Read More Knight-Hennessy Scholars 2027 | Fully Funded Graduate Study at Stanford University for Students from Any Country (Applications Open June 2026)
Scholarships
Marshall Scholarship 2027 | Fully Funded Graduate Study at Any UK University for US Citizens (Applications Now Open)
ByGSA Editorial Team June 8, 2026June 8, 2026
The Marshall Scholarship 2027 is a fully funded graduate scholarship for US citizens to pursue one to three years of postgraduate study at any university in the United Kingdom. Up to 50 scholarships are awarded each year. The scholarship covers full university tuition and fees, a living stipend, an annual book grant, a thesis grant, research and daily travel grants, return flights between the US and UK, and, where applicable, a dependent spouse allowance. Applications for the 2027 competition are now open. The candidate deadline is 29 September 2026 at 5:00 PM in the time zone of your endorsing institution. Institutional endorsement is required; you cannot apply directly. There is no application fee.
Read More Marshall Scholarship 2027 | Fully Funded Graduate Study at Any UK University for US Citizens (Applications Now Open)
Europe Opportunities | Fellowships & Internships
MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026 | €399 Million EU Fellowship Open to Researchers from Any Country (Deadline 9 September 2026)
ByGSA Editorial Team June 7, 2026June 7, 2026
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowship (MSCA-PF) 2026 is the European Union’s flagship postdoctoral programme, offering approximately 1,600 fully funded fellowships worth €399 million in total to PhD holders of any nationality worldwide. The living allowance is approximately €6,000 per month (adjusted by country coefficient), plus a mobility allowance of €710 per month, a family allowance of €660 per month where applicable, and €1,000 per month in research and training costs. Fellowships last 12 to 24 months (European Fellowship) or up to 36 months including an outgoing phase abroad (Global Fellowship). The call opened on 9 April 2026. The deadline is 9 September 2026 at 17:00 Brussels time. There is no application fee.
Read More MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026 | €399 Million EU Fellowship Open to Researchers from Any Country (Deadline 9 September 2026)
USA & Canada Opportunities
Pre-Doctoral Research Positions at Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Chicago and Princeton 2026 | Paid Research Jobs Open Now for Global South Candidates
ByGSA Editorial Team June 6, 2026June 7, 2026
Pre-doctoral research positions (predocs) at top US universities are fully paid, full-time research jobs for recent graduates who want to work alongside leading economists and social scientists before applying to a PhD programme. Salaries range from $50,000 to $68,000 per year. Positions are currently open on predoc.org at Harvard Business School (deadline May 18, 2026), NYU Stern (deadline June 1, 2026), University of Chicago Booth (rolling deadline June 30, 2026), Yale School of the Environment (rolling), MIT (rolling), and Princeton (rolling). International students are eligible and several positions offer J-1 visa sponsorship. There is no application fee.
Read More Pre-Doctoral Research Positions at Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Chicago and Princeton 2026 | Paid Research Jobs Open Now for Global South Candidates
PhD Programs
L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Young Talents Programme 2026 | Fully Funded Fellowship for Women PhD and Postdoctoral Researchers Worldwide
ByGSA Editorial Team June 6, 2026June 6, 2026
The L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Young Talents Programme is an international fellowship that supports women researchers at the doctoral and postdoctoral levels to pursue scientific careers in their home countries or abroad. The programme operates through national and regional calls in over 110 countries, with grants typically ranging from $5,000 to $40,000 depending on the country programme. The International Rising Talent Grants the programme’s flagship global category, awards up to $40,000 over two years to 15 young women scientists annually. National programme applications open throughout the year; several calls are currently open worldwide. Also, there is no application fee.
Read More L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Young Talents Programme 2026 | Fully Funded Fellowship for Women PhD and Postdoctoral Researchers Worldwide
Scholarships | PhD Programs
Commonwealth Scholarship 2027 | Fully Funded UK Degree Exclusively for Developing Commonwealth Countries (Complete Guide)
ByGSA Editorial Team June 6, 2026June 6, 2026
The Commonwealth Scholarship 2027 is a fully funded Master’s and PhD scholarship for citizens of developing Commonwealth countries to study at UK universities, funded by the UK government through the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC). It covers full tuition fees, a monthly living stipend of £1,378 (or £1,690 in London), economy return airfare, visa costs, and additional grants. PhD scholarships last up to four years; Master’s scholarships last one year. Applications for the 2027 cycle are expected to open in September 2026 with a deadline in October 2026. There is no application fee. Critically, you must apply through a nominating body in your home country, not directly to the CSC.
Read More Commonwealth Scholarship 2027 | Fully Funded UK Degree Exclusively for Developing Commonwealth Countries (Complete Guide)
Scholarships | Europe Opportunities
DAAD Scholarship 2027 | Fully Funded Study and Research in Germany for International Students (Complete Guide)
ByGSA Editorial Team June 4, 2026June 4, 2026
The DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) Scholarship 2027 is a fully funded scholarship programme offering Master’s and PhD study and research opportunities in Germany for international students and researchers worldwide, with particular focus on candidates from developing and newly industrialised countries. Monthly stipends are €992 for Master’s students and €1,400 for doctoral candidates. Germany charges no tuition fees at public universities. DAAD additionally covers the semester contribution fee of €150–350. Application deadlines for the October 2027 intake fall mostly between October and November 2026. There is no application fee.
Read More DAAD Scholarship 2027 | Fully Funded Study and Research in Germany for International Students (Complete Guide)
Scholarships | Study Abroad
Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2027 | Fully Funded at the University of Cambridge (Complete Guide)
ByGSA Editorial Team June 4, 2026June 4, 2026
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2027 is a fully funded postgraduate scholarship for outstanding international students from any country outside the United Kingdom to pursue a Master’s or PhD at the University of Cambridge. Around 80 scholarships are awarded annually. The package covers full tuition, a maintenance allowance of £21,000 per year, travel costs, visa fees, health insurance, academic development funding of up to £2,000, and family allowances up to £16,548. The application deadline for US citizens is 16 October 2026. For all other international applicants, the deadline is December 2026 or January 2027 depending on your course. There is no application fee.
Read More Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2027 | Fully Funded at the University of Cambridge (Complete Guide)
PhD Programs
IISER Tirupati PhD Admission August 2026 | Fully Funded Doctoral Programme at an Institute of National Importance (Apply Now)
ByGSA Editorial Team June 4, 2026June 4, 2026
IISER Tirupati, an Institute of National Importance under India’s Ministry of Education, is inviting applications for PhD admission in the August 2026 session. Departments accepting applications include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Earth and Climate Sciences, and Humanities and Social Sciences. Selected candidates receive a monthly fellowship of ₹37,000 (JRF) rising to ₹42,000 (SRF) plus HRA, with teaching assistantship responsibilities. The tentative joining date is 27 July 2026. Applications are submitted online through the official IISER Tirupati website. There is no application fee for most categories.
Read More IISER Tirupati PhD Admission August 2026 | Fully Funded Doctoral Programme at an Institute of National Importance (Apply Now)
Academic Jobs
IISc Post-Doctoral Fellowship (IPDF) 2026 |₹80,000/Month + ₹2 Lakh Research Grant at India’s Top Research Institute
ByGSA Editorial Team June 4, 2026June 4, 2026
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, is accepting applications year-round for its Post-Doctoral Fellowship (IPDF) 2026. Selected fellows receive ₹80,000 per month plus applicable HRA and an annual research grant of ₹2 lakhs. The fellowship runs for one year and is extendable for a second year upon evaluation. Applications are reviewed quarterly — the next review date is 30 June 2026. Indian nationals, Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), and foreign nationals are all eligible. There is no application fee.
Read More IISc Post-Doctoral Fellowship (IPDF) 2026 |₹80,000/Month + ₹2 Lakh Research Grant at India’s Top Research Institute
Fellowships & Internships
UNU-WIDER Research and Fellowship Positions 2026 | Work and Research at the UN’s Leading Development Economics Institute in Helsinki (Complete Guide)
ByGSA Editorial Team June 3, 2026June 3, 2026
The United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER) in Helsinki, Finland, offers multiple research and fellowship opportunities in 2026 open to candidates worldwide, including researchers from the Global South. The Visiting PhD Fellowship provides a monthly stipend of €2,070, travel funding, and medical insurance for a three-month residency in Helsinki, with the next application window opening 1 March 2026 and a deadline of 31 March 2026. Permanent Research Fellow positions (P-3/P-4 and P-5 level) offer competitive UN-scale salaries that are fully tax-exempt. The 2026 Internship Programme offers stipends of approximately €1,300–€1,430 per month for six-month placements beginning August–September 2026. All positions and programmes are open to international applicants from any country.
Read More UNU-WIDER Research and Fellowship Positions 2026 | Work and Research at the UN’s Leading Development Economics Institute in Helsinki (Complete Guide)
Academic Jobs
World Bank DIME Research Positions 2026 | Research Assistant and Field Coordinator Jobs Open to Global South Candidates (Complete Guide)
ByGSA Editorial Team June 3, 2026June 3, 2026
The World Bank’s Development Impact Group (DIME/DECDI) has launched its Spring 2026 recruitment drive, hiring 9 consultants across 8 global impact evaluation projects as Research Assistants, Field Coordinators, and Data Science Analysts. Positions are open to international candidates worldwide, including researchers from the Global South. Research Assistants can work remotely or from Washington DC; Field Coordinators are based in the country where the study takes place. Compensation follows the World Bank consultant pay scale. Applications are submitted through DIME’s online dashboard and there is no application fee. A new Fall 2026 recruitment round is expected to open between September and October 2026.
Read More World Bank DIME Research Positions 2026 | Research Assistant and Field Coordinator Jobs Open to Global South Candidates (Complete Guide)
Academic Jobs
Research Fellow / Senior Research Fellow | WorldPop Group, University of Southampton, UK 2026 (Salary Up to £58,225)
ByGSA Editorial Team June 3, 2026June 3, 2026
The University of Southampton is seeking a Research Fellow or Senior Research Fellow to join its world-renowned WorldPop Group in the School of Geography and Environmental Science. The salary ranges from £36,636 to £58,225 per annum depending on experience and whether the appointment is made at Research Fellow or Senior Research Fellow level. The position is based at the Highfield Campus, Southampton, and is open to applications from international researchers, including those from the Global South. The role focuses on developing and implementing methods for improving small-area modelled human population estimates using geospatial data, statistical modelling, and AI. There is no application fee.
Read More Research Fellow / Senior Research Fellow | WorldPop Group, University of Southampton, UK 2026 (Salary Up to £58,225)
Academic Jobs
Lecturer in Intersectional Gender and Diversity Studies | Radboud University, Netherlands 2026 (Salary Up to €6,433/Month)
ByGSA Editorial Team June 3, 2026June 3, 2026
Radboud University in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, is seeking a Lecturer in Intersectional Gender and Diversity Studies for its Faculty of Social Sciences. The position is offered at 0.5 to 0.7 FTE with a gross monthly salary of €4,728 to €6,433 based on a 38-hour working week, paid at salary scale 11 of the Dutch university collective agreement. A completed PhD in Gender Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science, Disability Studies, Migration Studies, Critical Race, or a related field is required. The preferred start date is 15 August 2026. The application deadline is 7 June 2026. Applications are open to international candidates including researchers from the Global South.
Read More Lecturer in Intersectional Gender and Diversity Studies | Radboud University, Netherlands 2026 (Salary Up to €6,433/Month)
Academic Jobs
PhD Scholarship in Political Science at University of Southern Denmark 2026 | Fully Salaried Position Open to International Applicants
ByGSA Editorial Team June 2, 2026June 3, 2026
The University of Southern Denmark (SDU) is offering 1 to 2 fully funded PhD scholarships in its Department of Political Science and Public Management for the 2026 academic year. These are fully salaried three-year positions paying approximately DKK 28,900 to DKK 36,608 per month (gross) — meaning PhD candidates are employed as university staff, not supported as students. Research areas include political science, public administration, international and regional politics, welfare studies, and journalism studies. The expected start date is 1 November 2026. Applications are open to international candidates, including researchers from the Global South. There is no application fee.
Read More PhD Scholarship in Political Science at University of Southern Denmark 2026 | Fully Salaried Position Open to International Applicants
Scholarships | Europe Opportunities
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Scholarship 2026 – Fully Funded Study Across Europe (Complete Guide)
ByGSA Editorial Team May 31, 2026June 4, 2026
The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Scholarship 2026 is a fully funded postgraduate award from the European Union that funds a joint master’s degree across two or three European universities, open to students from any country in the world including the Global South. Scholars receive a monthly stipend of €1,400 for up to 24 months (totalling…
Read More Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Scholarship 2026 – Fully Funded Study Across Europe (Complete Guide)
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarship 2027 – Fully Funded UK Master’s for Emerging Leaders (Complete Guide)
ByGSA Editorial Team May 31, 2026June 3, 2026
The Chevening Scholarship 2027 is the UK government’s flagship global scholarship programme, funding a fully paid one-year master’s degree at any UK university for outstanding emerging leaders from over 160 countries worldwide. The scholarship covers full tuition fees, a monthly living stipend of approximately £1,347–£1,516 depending on location, economy-class return flights, arrival allowance, visa costs, and a thesis grant. Around 1,800 scholarships are awarded annually. Applications for the 2027 cycle open in August 2026 with a deadline of 7 October 2026. There is no application fee.
Read More Chevening Scholarship 2027 – Fully Funded UK Master’s for Emerging Leaders (Complete Guide)
Scholarships
Rhodes Scholarship 2027 – Fully Funded Postgraduate Study at Oxford University (Complete Guide)
ByGSA Editorial Team May 31, 2026June 3, 2026
The Rhodes Scholarship 2027 is a fully funded postgraduate award at the University of Oxford, UK, the oldest and most prestigious international scholarship in the world. It covers all Oxford tuition and college fees, a living stipend of £20,400 per annum, a settling-in allowance, full health insurance, visa costs, and two economy-class return flights. The basic tenure is two years. Applications for the 2027 intake will open in 2026 through constituency-specific portals. There is no application fee. The scholarship is open to students from over 60 countries through named constituencies, plus a Global Rhodes Scholarship for students from countries not covered by existing constituencies.
Read More Rhodes Scholarship 2027 – Fully Funded Postgraduate Study at Oxford University (Complete Guide)
Europe Opportunities
European Parliament Schuman Traineeship 2026 Paid EU Internship in Brussels, Luxembourg, and Strasbourg
ByGSA Editorial Team May 31, 2026June 2, 2026
The European Parliament Robert Schuman Traineeship 2026 is a 5-month paid traineeship for recent graduates at the European Parliament’s official offices in Brussels, Luxembourg, and Strasbourg. Selected trainees receive a monthly stipend of €1,889 plus a €300 travel allowance. Around 1,000 trainees are selected per year across approximately 500 positions per intake. Applications are open to both European and non-European nationals. There is no application fee. The October 2026 – February 2027 intake deadline is 31 May 2026.
Read More European Parliament Schuman Traineeship 2026 Paid EU Internship in Brussels, Luxembourg, and Strasbourg
Fellowships & Internships | Deadline Watch
UNICEF Internship Programme 2026 — Paid Internship for Students and Graduates Worldwide
ByGSA Editorial Team May 31, 2026June 2, 2026
The UNICEF Internship Programme 2026 is a paid internship for students currently enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, or PhD programmes. Also, for graduates within the last two years at UNICEF offices across Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America. Interns receive a monthly stipend of up to $1,700 depending on duty station, with additional support for travel…
Read More UNICEF Internship Programme 2026 — Paid Internship for Students and Graduates Worldwide
Fellowships & Internships
OECD Internship Programme 2026 – Paid Internship in Paris (Open to Students Worldwide)
ByGSA Editorial Team May 31, 2026June 2, 2026
The OECD Internship Programme 2026 is a paid internship at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development in Paris, France, open to students enrolled in Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD programmes worldwide. Interns receive a monthly living allowance of approximately €1,000. The internship lasts between 1 and 6 months and is renewable up to 12 months. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and the current vacancy is open until 31 December 2026. There are no fixed deadlines for positions filled throughout the year, so applying early gives you a significant advantage.
Read More OECD Internship Programme 2026 – Paid Internship in Paris (Open to Students Worldwide)
Europe Opportunities
IPSA World Congress of Political Science 2027 — Rome, Italy: Everything You Need to Know
ByGSA Editorial Team May 31, 2026June 2, 2026
The 29th IPSA World Congress of Political Science will be held in Rome, Italy from July 24 to 28, 2027, hosted by LUISS Guido Carli in collaboration with the Italian Political Science Association (SISP). The Congress theme is “Uncertain Democracies: Rethinking Governance in a Changing Global System.” The call for paper proposals is expected to open in 2026. This is the largest gathering of political scientists in the world and a critical venue for researchers working on governance, democracy, development, and Global South politics.
Read More IPSA World Congress of Political Science 2027 — Rome, Italy: Everything You Need to Know
Deadline Watch | Europe Opportunities
University of Birmingham Global South Fellowship 2026 — Fully Funded Research in the UK
ByGSA Editorial Team May 31, 2026June 2, 2026
The University of Birmingham Global South Fellowship 2026 is a fully funded visiting research fellowship for early-career researchers from the Global South to spend up to three months at the University of Birmingham, UK. Selected fellows receive a monthly stipend of £1,500 and up to £850 in travel funding. The fellowship runs between July 2026 and June 2027. The application deadline is May 29, 2026.
Read More University of Birmingham Global South Fellowship 2026 — Fully Funded Research in the UK
Conferences & Calls for Papers | USA & Canada Opportunities
Harvard Kennedy School Public Policy Leadership Conference 2026 | Fully Funded in the USA
ByGSA Editorial Team May 31, 2026June 2, 2026
The Harvard Kennedy School Public Policy Leadership Conference 2026 (PPLC) is a fully funded 4-day conference for undergraduate students interested in public policy, held at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, from October 29 to November 1, 2026. All costs, like flights, accommodation, meals, and transportation, are covered entirely by Harvard Kennedy School. Applications are open from May 15 to July 10, 2026.
Read More Harvard Kennedy School Public Policy Leadership Conference 2026 | Fully Funded in the USA
Scholarships
Study in Norway Without IELTS 2026–2027 | What Is Actually Possible
ByGSA Editorial Team May 25, 2026June 2, 2026
Several Norwegian universities and programmes accept international applicants without IELTS for the 2026–2027 academic year. This guide explains exactly which situations allow IELTS-free applications, what alternative English proof is accepted, and what the real requirements are, including the important context of Norway’s 2023 tuition fee change and what it means for Global South applicants today.
Read More Study in Norway Without IELTS 2026–2027 | What Is Actually Possible
Study Abroad
How to Find and Apply for PhD Positions in Norway: A Complete Guide for Global South Applicants
ByGSA Editorial Team May 25, 2026June 3, 2026
hD positions in Norway are fully funded, paid employment. Candidates receive a salary of NOK 530,000–580,000 per year, full employment benefits, and zero tuition. Positions are open to all nationalities and advertised year-round. This guide explains exactly how Global South applicants can find, apply for, and secure a funded PhD position in Norway in 2026.
Read More How to Find and Apply for PhD Positions in Norway: A Complete Guide for Global South Applicants
Study Abroad
Study in Norway 2026–2027 | What Has Changed and What Opportunities Are Actually Open
ByGSA Editorial Team May 25, 2026May 25, 2026
Norway changed its education policy in 2023. Most international students from outside the EU/EEA now pay tuition fees at Norwegian public universities. The flagship Quota Scheme closed in 2016. NORSTIP was cancelled in 2026. If you are researching Norway scholarships in 2026, this guide tells you exactly what is real, what is gone, and what paths remain genuinely open for Global South students.
Read More Study in Norway 2026–2027 | What Has Changed and What Opportunities Are Actually Open
Scholarships
Australia Awards Scholarships 2027 – Fully Funded by the Australian Government
ByGSA Editorial Team May 25, 2026June 3, 2026
The Australia Awards Scholarships 2027 are fully funded scholarships from the Australian Government for eligible applicants from selected developing countries to study at approved Australian universities and tertiary institutions. Applications opened on 1 February 2026 and close on 30 April 2026 at 2:00 PM AEST.
Read More Australia Awards Scholarships 2027 – Fully Funded by the Australian Government