PhD Scholarships in Political Science

Canon Collins RMTF Scholarships for Postgraduate Study

Partially Funded

Canon Collins Trust.South Africa.Annual

Canon Collins Trust.South Africa.Annual

The Canon Collins RMTF Scholarships support postgraduate study for students from selected southern African countries, usually for study in South Africa.

Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships

Fully Funded

Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation.Canada.Annual

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.

France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship Program

Partially Funded

French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.France.Annual

French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.France.Annual

The France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship Program supports outstanding international students for Master's and PhD study in France in priority academic fields.

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

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.

USYD-UofG Collaborative PhD Scholarship

Fully Funded

University of Sydney and University of Glasgow.Australia

University of Sydney and University of Glasgow.Australia

A 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.

University of Leeds PhD Scholarship

Varies

University of Leeds.United Kingdom

University of Leeds.United Kingdom

University of Leeds PhD Scholarships support doctoral study at Leeds. Specific awards may be fully funded, but eligibility, subject area, and fee coverage can vary by project.

Transforming Lives PhD Scholarship

Fully Funded

Sheffield Hallam University.United Kingdom.Annual

Sheffield Hallam University.United Kingdom.Annual

A Sheffield Hallam University PhD scholarship scheme supporting project-based doctoral research, mainly in health, sport and social care, with home fees covered and a living-wage stipend.

Swinburne University of Technology PhD Scholarship

Fully Funded

Swinburne University of Technology.Australia

Swinburne University of Technology.Australia

A Swinburne University of Technology PhD scholarship supporting doctoral research at Swinburne in Australia. Referenced opportunities include tuition support and a competitive stipend, subject to eligibility and scholarship conditions.

Sustainable Aviation PhD Scholarship

Fully Funded

Dublin City University through the Innovate for Ireland initiative.Ireland.2026

Dublin City University through the Innovate for Ireland initiative.Ireland.2026

Fully funded PhD scholarships at Dublin City University for research in sustainable aviation, green energy, policy, finance, engineering, and innovation.

SOAS University of London MPhil/PhD Studentship

Fully Funded

SOAS University of London.United Kingdom.2026/2027

SOAS University of London.United Kingdom.2026/2027

SOAS 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.

Romanian Government Scholarship (ARICE)

Fully Funded

Romanian Agency for Investments and Foreign Trade (ARICE).Romania.Closes Jun 12

Romanian Agency for Investments and Foreign Trade (ARICE).Romania.Closes Jun 12

The Romanian Government Scholarship (ARICE) supports non-EU international students to pursue Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD studies in Romania with tuition coverage, stipend, accommodation, and language preparation.

NSW Domestic, Family & Sexual Violence Doctoral Training Centre Scholarship

Varies

NSW Domestic, Family & Sexual Violence Doctoral Training Centre, in partnership with the University of Newcastle and other New South Wales universities.Australia

NSW Domestic, Family & Sexual Violence Doctoral Training Centre, in partnership with the University of Newcastle and other New South Wales universities.Australia

PhD scholarship opportunities in domestic, family and sexual violence research through the NSW Doctoral Training Centre, delivered with NSW universities including the University of Newcastle.