Top 18 PhD scholarships in Europe (2026 intake)
Top 18 PhD scholarships in Europe (2026 intake) 1. Eiffel Excellence Scholarship (France) Covers: €1,800/month, health insurance, travel. Fields: Science, Engineering, Economics, Law, Political Science. Apply via: French universities (they nominate you). Deadline: 8 Jan 2026 🔗 Official Link – Campus France 2. President’s PhD Scholarships – Imperial College London (UK) Covers: Full tuition + £26,500/year stipend + research fund. Fields: All (esp. Engineering, Science, Medicine). Deadline: 3 Nov 2025 , 12 Jan 2026 , or 2 Mar 2026 🔗 Official Link – Imperial College London 3. DAAD Doctoral Scholarships (Germany) Covers: Full tuition, €1,300/month stipend, travel, insurance. Fields: All academic fields. Deadline: Varies by university (late 2025 – early 2026). 🔗 Official Link – DAAD Database 4. ISTA PhD Programme (Austria) Covers: Full salary + housing + benefits. Fields: Computer Science, Physics, Math, Biology, Engineering. ...