PhD Scholarships in neuroscience

TÜBİTAK 1001

Varies

The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK).

Turkey.Varies by project

The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK).

Turkey.Varies by project

TÜBİTAK 1001 is a research project funding scheme in Türkiye that often supports Master's and PhD student researchers within funded university projects. Funding, duration, and requirements vary by project.

IsDB Merit Scholarship Programme for High Technology

Fully Funded

Islamic Development Bank.Annual

Islamic Development Bank.Annual

The IsDB Merit Scholarship Programme for High Technology supports outstanding doctoral and postdoctoral researchers from IsDB member countries in advanced science and technology fields at top institutions worldwide.

UST Scholarship South Korea

Fully Funded

University of Science and Technology (UST).

South Korea.Annual

University of Science and Technology (UST).

South Korea.Annual

The UST Scholarship South Korea refers to funded graduate study opportunities at the University of Science and Technology in South Korea, mainly for master's and PhD students at UST’s research institute campuses.

KAIST International Graduate Scholarship

Fully Funded

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST).

South Korea.Biannual

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST).

South Korea.Biannual

KAIST International Graduate Scholarship supports international students admitted to KAIST graduate programmes in South Korea, typically covering tuition and providing living support.

Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)

Fully Funded

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) in collaboration with leading universities in Singapore.

Singapore.Closes Usually in June or December

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) in collaboration with leading universities in Singapore.

Singapore.Closes Usually in June or December

SINGA is a fully funded scholarship for international students to pursue PhD or EngD research training in science and engineering in Singapore with A*STAR and partner universities.

Hertz Fellowship

Fully Funded

Fannie and John Hertz Foundation.

United States.Closes Usually in the autumn

Fannie and John Hertz Foundation.

United States.Closes Usually in the autumn

The Hertz Fellowship supports exceptional PhD students in the applied physical, biological, and engineering sciences in the United States with flexible, multi-year funding.

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP)

Fully Funded

National Science Foundation.

United States.Closes Usually in October

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.

Western Sydney University Research Scholarships

Fully Funded

Western Sydney University.

Australia.Annual

Western Sydney University.

Australia.Annual

Western Sydney University Research Scholarships support higher degree research candidates, typically at PhD level, with a living stipend and tuition support for eligible students at Western Sydney University in Australia.

Warsaw-4-PhD

Fully Funded

Warsaw-4-PhD Doctoral School in Natural and BioMedical Sciences.

Poland.Closes Usually January and/or late May to early June, depending on the admission round and project

Warsaw-4-PhD Doctoral School in Natural and BioMedical Sciences.

Poland.Closes Usually January and/or late May to early June, depending on the admission round and project

Warsaw-4-PhD is a fully funded interdisciplinary doctoral school in Warsaw, Poland, offering PhD positions across chemistry, biology, physics, and biomedical sciences at leading research institutes.

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

Fully Funded

University of St Andrews.

United Kingdom.2026/2027

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.

University of Newcastle PhD Scholarship

Varies

University of Newcastle.

Australia.Annual

University of Newcastle.

Australia.Annual

University of Newcastle PhD Scholarships support doctoral research projects in Australia. Funding and eligibility vary by project, with some opportunities fully funded through university, partner, or philanthropic support.

Sheffield Hallam University PhD Scholarship

Fully Funded

Sheffield Hallam University.

United Kingdom.Annual

Sheffield Hallam University.

United Kingdom.Annual

Sheffield Hallam University PhD Scholarships support doctoral research at Sheffield Hallam University. Recent advertised projects in Sport and Physical Activity cover Home tuition fees and a Living Wage Foundation stipend, with international applicants typically paying the fee gap.