Scholarships in Postdoc

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) logo

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)

Fully Funded
European CommissionAnnual

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) are European Union research funding programmes supporting doctoral and postdoctoral researchers through international mobility, training, and career development across all disciplines.

PhD
PostDoc
IsDB Merit Scholarship Programme for High Technology logo

IsDB Merit Scholarship Programme for High Technology

Fully Funded
Islamic Development BankAnnual

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.

PhD
PostDoc
Agriculture
+18 more
Leiden University Fund – Lutfia Rabbani Foundation Scholarship logo

Leiden University Fund – Lutfia Rabbani Foundation Scholarship

Partially Funded
Leiden University Fund and Lutfia Rabbani Foundation
Netherlands
Annual

This scholarship supports short study or research exchanges between Europe and the Arab region, including opportunities connected with Leiden University.

Master
PhD
PostDoc
China Scholarship Council Study Abroad Scholarships logo

China Scholarship Council Study Abroad Scholarships

Varies
China Scholarship CouncilAnnual

China Scholarship Council Study Abroad Scholarships support Chinese citizens to pursue study or research overseas at selected levels and destinations, usually through CSC-funded outbound mobility schemes.

Master
PhD
PostDoc
J N Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship logo

J N Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship

Partially Funded
The J. N. Tata Endowment for the Higher Education of IndiansAnnual

The J. N. Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship supports Indian students pursuing higher studies abroad through a loan scholarship, often complemented by partial travel assistance and gift awards for selected scholars.

Master
PhD
PostDoc
Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships logo

Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships

Varies
United States-India Educational Foundation
United States
Annual

Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships support Indian students, scholars and professionals to study, research, teach or pursue professional development in the United States through the Fulbright Program.

Master
PhD
PostDoc
Endeavour Leadership Program logo

Endeavour Leadership Program

Varies
Australian Government
Australia
Annual

The Endeavour Leadership Program was an Australian Government international scholarship and fellowship scheme supporting study, research and professional development in Australia and overseas.

Master
PhD
PostDoc
Saudi Government Scholarship logo

Saudi Government Scholarship

Fully Funded
Government of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia

A Saudi government-funded scholarship umbrella that can support international study or research in Saudi Arabia. Specific benefits, subjects, and deadlines vary by scheme, including fully funded research-focused calls.

PhD
PostDoc
Biomedical_Eng
+3 more
IsDB Scholarship Programme logo

IsDB Scholarship Programme

Varies
Islamic Development BankAnnual

The IsDB Scholarship Programme supports students from member countries and Muslim communities to pursue undergraduate, master's, PhD and postdoctoral studies in priority fields at recognized institutions.

Bachelor
Master
PhD
+1 more
Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships logo

Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships

Fully Funded
Government of Canada
Canada
Closes Usually in September

The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships support outstanding postdoctoral researchers in Canada and abroad, with a strong focus on research excellence, leadership, and institutional fit.

PostDoc
Canada Postdoctoral Research Award logo

Canada Postdoctoral Research Award

Varies
Government of Canada
Canada
Annual

The Canada Postdoctoral Research Award supports postdoctoral researchers to undertake advanced research in Canada. It is aimed at highly qualified scholars and typically provides competitive research funding and a stipend.

PostDoc
Ford Foundation Fellowship Program logo

Ford Foundation Fellowship Program

Varies
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
United States
Closes Usually in December

The Ford Foundation Fellowship Program supports scholars committed to university teaching and research who can use diversity as a resource for enriching education.

PhD
PostDoc
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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?
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