PhD Scholarships for International Students

Most PhD study worldwide is funded rather than self-paid — through national doctoral scholarships such as the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships and the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships, university-funded studentships, or externally-funded research grants tied to a specific supervisor's project. Funding typically covers tuition, a living stipend for three to four years, and research costs.

PhD scholarship committees weight your research proposal, prior research output, and the fit with a specific department or supervisor as heavily as your grades. Use the checker below to see which currently verified PhD scholarships match your profile.