UKRI doctoral bursary

🇩🇪 The DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Programme 2026 is a fully funded master’s scholarship in Germany for talented graduates from developing and emerging countries who want to build careers in public policy, governance, and sustainable development . This programme, also known as the Master’s Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance (PPGG) , is funded by the German Federal Foreign Office and administered by DAAD . It supports master’s study at leading German universities and is designed to prepar...

[Fully funded studentship with a tax-exempt stipend of £21,805 per annum and full-time home/international fees for 3 years, subject to satisfactory progress.] UWE Bristol’s College of Business and Law is inviting applications for a fully funded interdisciplinary PhD studentship on Water Governance Legal Frameworks and Regional Outcomes . This project sits at the intersection of law, governance, environmental policy, and regional development, and is aimed at candidates interested in how instituti...

[Fully funded studentship with home tuition fee waiver, living costs stipend at the UKRI recommended level (£21,805 for 2026-27), and a £10,000 research allowance in total. Additional access to £2,500 through Proficio for training courses.] The University of Essex is offering a fully funded Master’s plus PhD studentship under the Sustainable Transitions – Leverhulme Doctoral Training Programme . This opportunity is designed for applicants interested in environment and sustainability research as ...

The Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy is inviting applications for its 2026 Grant Program for PhD students conducting policy-relevant research across the social sciences. This is a research grant opportunity rather than a job opening. The program supports doctoral research that can inform legislation, improve public services, and address complex societal challenges. It is open to current PhD students worldwide who are enrolled at accredited institutions. Funding is $10,000 total, with $5,000...

Looking for an international academic mentor for an exceptional PhD student applying to the ACU Routledge/Round Table Commonwealth Studentship. The mentor should be a Professor or Senior Researcher from a Commonwealth country with expertise in Innovation Management, STI Policy, Industrial Policy, Development Studies, or Entrepreneurship. The role involves at least two virtual meetings to help guide the student’s research policy layer. A £500 GBP honorarium is offered by ACU for the mentor contri...