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PhD Scholarships in International Relations
Phd Scholarships in international relations in All Locations
14 scholarships found
Scholarships for PhD study in international relations include awards from Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation, French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences, funded through the Economic and Social Research Council Doctoral Training Partnership.
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships
Fully Funded
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation
CanadaAnnual
CanadaAnnualThe 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
France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship Program
Partially Funded
French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs
FranceAnnual
FranceAnnualThe France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship Program supports outstanding international students for Master's and PhD study in France in priority academic fields.
Master
PhD
Biology
+23 more
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 KingdomAnnual; most referenced intakes start in October
United KingdomAnnual; most referenced intakes start in OctoberWGSSS 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
USYD-UofG Collaborative PhD Scholarship
Fully Funded
University of Sydney and University of Glasgow
Australia
AustraliaA joint full-time PhD scholarship run by the University of Sydney and the University of Glasgow for collaborative doctoral research with enrolment at both institutions.
PhD
Computer
Education
+4 more
SOAS University of London MPhil/PhD Studentship
Fully Funded
SOAS University of LondonUnited Kingdom2026/2027
United Kingdom2026/2027SOAS University of London offers an MPhil/PhD studentship for doctoral research. Reference postings show a fully funded three-year award linked to Pan-Africanism, global justice, and international order.
PhD
International_Relations
Political_Sci
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 KingdomCloses Usually early spring; some project deadlines in the reference postings fall between February and April
United KingdomCloses Usually early spring; some project deadlines in the reference postings fall between February and AprilNWSSDTP 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
MOFCOM Scholarship
Fully Funded
Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China
China2026/2027
China2026/2027The MOFCOM Scholarship is a Chinese government scholarship for international students, mainly supporting Master's and PhD study in China with comprehensive funding at selected universities.
Master
PhD
Agriculture
+12 more
Globethics Emerging Leaders in Ethical AI Governance Fellowship
Varies
Globethics
Switzerland
SwitzerlandAn international fellowship by Globethics for early-career professionals interested in ethical AI governance, leadership, and policy. It is based in Switzerland and welcomes applicants from academia, government, civil society, and the private sector.
Bachelor
Master
PhD
+3 more
European Space Agency Post-graduate Research Grant Programme
Partially Funded
European Space Agency (ESA), administered by the European University Institute
ItalyAnnual
ItalyAnnualResearch grant supporting postgraduate students and early career academics to study the history of ESA and its predecessor organisations using archives in Florence, Italy.
Master
PhD
PostDoc
+5 more
Estonian Scholarship Programme
Partially Funded
Education and Youth Board
Estonia2026/2027
Estonia2026/2027The Estonian Scholarship Programme supports international students for short-term study in Estonia, including summer school participation at Estonian higher education institutions.
Bachelor
Master
PhD
+8 more
ESRC
Fully Funded
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)United KingdomAnnual
United KingdomAnnualESRC supports social science research training in the United Kingdom, mainly through funded PhD studentships and some postdoctoral fellowships delivered via doctoral training partnerships.
PhD
PostDoc
Anthropology
+16 more
ERC LEAD Project
Fully Funded
European Research Council (ERC) LEAD Project, University of BristolUnited Kingdom
United KingdomERC LEAD Project PhD studentships at the University of Bristol support doctoral research in political and social philosophy, especially migration, borders, displacement, and refugee-led approaches to justice.
PhD
International_Relations
Philosophy
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Research Interests
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International Relations
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International Studies
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Sweden
Research Interests
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International Relations
Political Science
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Am I eligible for fully funded scholarships for master’s or PhD programs abroad?
Eligibility depends on your GPA, academic background, English score, and program fit. Most scholarships are merit-based and highly competitive.
Do I still need to show proof of funds if I receive a fully funded scholarship?
Sometimes. Even fully funded students may need to show basic maintenance funds during the visa process.
Is IELTS or TOEFL mandatory for international scholarship applications?
In most cases yes, although some universities may waive it if your previous degree was taught fully in English.
Can I apply for multiple scholarships at the same time?
Yes. Applying to several scholarships is recommended, but most sponsors require you to accept only one final award.
How important is work or research experience for winning scholarships?
It depends on the program — research scholarships value academic experience, while leadership scholarships often prioritize professional achievements.