PhD Scholarships in Sociology

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.

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.

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.

Western Sydney University Project Scholarships

Fully Funded

Western Sydney University.Australia.Annual

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.

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.

University of Wollongong PhD Scholarship

Varies

University of Wollongong.Australia.Annual

University of Wollongong.Australia.Annual

University of Wollongong PhD Scholarships support research doctorate candidates on project-based opportunities at UOW, with funding that may include a stipend and, for some projects, tuition fee coverage.

University of Trento PhD Scholarship

Varies

University of Trento.Italy.Annual

University of Trento.Italy.Annual

University of Trento PhD Scholarships support doctoral study in selected PhD programmes in Italy. Funding varies by call but may include a stipend, research budget, and tuition support.

University of Strathclyde PhD Studentship

Fully Funded

University of Strathclyde.United Kingdom.Annual

University of Strathclyde.United Kingdom.Annual

University of Strathclyde PhD Studentships support doctoral research at Strathclyde, typically covering UK-level tuition fees and a tax-free stipend for up to 3 years. International applicants may apply but often need extra funding for the fee difference.

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.

University of Kent Five Acre Wood Scholarship

Fully Funded

University of Kent.United Kingdom.September 2026

University of Kent.United Kingdom.September 2026

A University of Kent scholarship for a part-time PhD in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, linked to a Research Assistant role at Five Acre Wood School. It covers Home-rate tuition and includes salaried research employment.

University of Copenhagen PhD Scholarship

Fully Funded

University of Copenhagen.Denmark.Annual

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.