Scholarships in anthropology

Charles Wallace India Trust Scholarships logo

Charles Wallace India Trust Scholarships

Varies
Charles Wallace India Trust
United Kingdom
Annual

Charles Wallace India Trust Scholarships support Indian nationals in the arts, heritage conservation and humanities to undertake short-term study, training or research in the United Kingdom.

Master
PhD
Anthropology
+10 more
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships logo

Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships

Fully Funded
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation
Canada
Annual

The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships support outstanding doctoral researchers in the humanities and social sciences at Canadian universities, with a strong focus on leadership, community engagement, and public impact.

PhD
Anthropology
Economics
+13 more
Yenching Academy Scholarship logo

Yenching Academy Scholarship

Fully Funded
Yenching Academy of Peking University
China
Annual

The Yenching Academy Scholarship funds an interdisciplinary master's degree in China Studies at Peking University for outstanding international and domestic students.

Master
Anthropology
Economics
+8 more
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) logo

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP)

Fully Funded
National Science Foundation
United States
Closes Usually in October

The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program supports outstanding students pursuing research-based graduate degrees in STEM fields in the United States.

Master
PhD
Agriculture
+27 more
Western Sydney University Project Scholarships logo

Western Sydney University Project Scholarships

Fully Funded
Western Sydney University
Australia
Annual

Western Sydney University Project Scholarships support project-based PhD research at Western Sydney University, usually with a tax-free stipend and fee support or tuition waiver depending on candidate status.

PhD
Agriculture
Anthropology
+11 more
Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) (ESRC DTP) logo

Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) (ESRC DTP)

Fully Funded
Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences, funded through the Economic and Social Research Council Doctoral Training Partnership
United Kingdom
Annual; most referenced intakes start in October

WGSSS ESRC DTP studentships fund social science PhD research, mainly at Welsh universities and partners, with tuition support, a living stipend and research training opportunities.

PhD
Anthropology
Business
+16 more
University of St Andrews Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) PGR Scholarship logo

University of St Andrews Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) PGR Scholarship

Fully Funded
University of St Andrews
United Kingdom
2026/2027

The University of St Andrews BAME PGR Scholarship supports eligible UK-domiciled Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic students undertaking a full-time, in-person PhD in selected subject areas at St Andrews.

PhD
Anthropology
Business
+7 more
University of Copenhagen PhD Scholarship logo

University of Copenhagen PhD Scholarship

Fully Funded
University of Copenhagen
Denmark
Annual

University of Copenhagen PhD Scholarship refers to funded doctoral positions at the University of Copenhagen, typically attached to specific research projects and open to applicants with a relevant master's degree.

PhD
Anthropology
Computer
+6 more
Social Science Research Council (Singapore) Scholarship logo

Social Science Research Council (Singapore) Scholarship

Fully Funded
National University of Singapore, supported by a Social Science Research Council (Singapore) grant
Singapore
January 2027 intake

Research scholarships at the National University of Singapore for Master's and PhD study in Geography linked to the ageing-migration nexus in Singapore.

Master
PhD
Anthropology
+2 more
North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP) logo

North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP)

Fully Funded
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) through the North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP)
United Kingdom
Closes Usually early spring; some project deadlines in the reference postings fall between February and April

NWSSDTP is an ESRC-funded doctoral training partnership supporting social science research degrees in North West England, with funded PhD and 1+3 studentships at partner universities.

Master
PhD
Anthropology
+15 more
Monash Initiative for Rapid Research into Antisemitism logo

Monash Initiative for Rapid Research into Antisemitism

Varies
Monash University
Australia

A Monash University PhD scholarship supporting research on antisemitism in Australia through history, social science, media, and related interdisciplinary approaches.

PhD
Anthropology
Education
+5 more
Italian Science Fund (FIS 2) Starting Grant logo

Italian Science Fund (FIS 2) Starting Grant

Varies
Italian Ministry of University and Research
Italy

The Italian Science Fund (FIS 2) Starting Grant supports early-career research projects in Italy. It can fund positions such as PhD scholarships within host universities, including projects like those at the University of Padua.

PhD
Anthropology
Environmental_Sci
+2 more

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