If you are looking to pursue a doctoral degree abroad, three prestigious and fully funded international PhD opportunities are currently open for applications.
1. QuanG2 International PhD Programme (MSCA COFUND)
- A fully funded international PhD program based in Grenoble, France, focusing on quantum science and technology, supported by the European Commission through MSCA COFUND.
- Funding & Hidden Charges: Fully funded with a full salary. It is 100% free to apply with no application fees, though international relocation and visa logistics are managed by the candidate.
- Eligibility & Who Can Apply: Must have or expect to obtain a Master’s degree in a relevant STEM field and meet the program’s mobility rules (typically not having lived or worked in France for more than 12 months in the prior 3 years). Open worldwide, meaning international students and Indian applicants can apply if they meet mobility criteria.
- Deadline: September 7, 2026.
2. University of Sydney International Stipend Scholarship (USYDIS)
- A fully funded scholarship supporting high-quality international Master’s by Research and PhD students conducting research in STEM and other eligible fields at the University of Sydney in Australia.
- Funding & Hidden Charges: Fully funded, covering tuition fees and providing a living stipend. The scholarship application itself has 0 hidden charges, though standard university admission or visa processes apply out-of-pocket.
- Eligibility & Who Can Apply: Must apply for an eligible research degree and hold an outstanding academic record. Open worldwide to all international nationalities, including Indian students.
- Deadline: September 11, 2026 (for upcoming research periods).
3. MSCA Doctoral Networks (European Union)
- A European Union-funded program offering fully funded PhD positions through universities and research institutes across Europe in a wide range of STEM and interdisciplinary fields.
- Funding & Hidden Charges: Fully funded, offering a researcher salary plus allowances. There are no application fees.
- Eligibility & Who Can Apply: Must meet individual host university admission requirements and the MSCA mobility rule (generally cannot have resided or worked in the host country for more than 12 months in the past 36 months). Open worldwide to applicants of any nationality (including Indians) meeting mobility guidelines.
- Deadline: November 24, 2026.
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