PhD & Research Scholarships
Fully-funded doctoral positions, research fellowships, and university PhD stipends open to Sri Lankan applicants. Most PhD funding is matched to a specific supervisor — we help you find the right lab and frame the proposal that wins the slot.
224 active awards for Sri Lankan applicants.
FH Kufstein Tirol University of Applied Sciences
Eligibility
Nationals of third countries (non-EU, non-EEA, non-Swiss) admitted to a degree programme at FH Kufstein Tirol.
Munster Technological University (MTU), Cork & Kerry
Eligibility
International applicants to MTU's career-focused programmes. Sri Lankan students eligible.
German Federal Ministry of Education and Research
Eligibility
High-performing student (German or international) enrolled at a participating German university; merit-based, awarded per university.
Emirates Aviation University
Eligibility
Newly admitted students at Emirates Aviation University in Dubai — 95% school-leaving average (or CGPA 3.8) for the Chancellor's award, 90% (or CGPA 3.5) for the Vice-Chancellor's. No nationality restriction stated.
Johannes Kepler University Linz
Eligibility
International Bachelor's and Master's applicants to JKU Linz with strong academic records; grants awarded by scheme.
Lincoln University (New Zealand)
Eligibility
International undergraduate or postgraduate applicants to Lincoln University — automatic merit-based award.
Lincoln University
Eligibility
High-achieving international and domestic applicants admitted to a PhD at Lincoln University in agriculture, environment, or related fields.
Maynooth University
Eligibility
New full-time PhD entrants at Maynooth University in any discipline; non-EU applicants may apply for a non-EU fee waiver.
Medical University of Vienna
Eligibility
International applicants admitted to a Medical University of Vienna doctoral / PhD programme; funded research positions where available.
Pusan National University
Eligibility
International applicants to PNU's degree programmes in Busan; entrance scholarship on record, continuing reductions on GPA. Lower base tuition as a flagship national university.
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU)
Eligibility
Fee-paying (non-EU/EEA) students admitted to an eligible SLU bachelor's or master's programme. Selection is on your motivation letter and previous university grades combined. Five named master's programmes are excluded.
University of Genoa
Eligibility
International applicants enrolling at the University of Genoa; merit incentives and fee exemptions plus need-based regional ALiSEO grants.
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