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Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme – 2027/2028The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme is administered by the Research Grants Council of Hong Kong. It supports outstanding international applicants seeking admission as new full-time PhD students at eight participating universities in Hong Kong.Applicants from ASEAN countries are eligible regardless of nationality, previous employment or ethnic background.Participating universitiesCity University of Hong Kong.Hong Kong Baptist University.Lingnan University.The Chinese University of Hong Kong.The Education University of Hong Kong.The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.The University of Hong Kong.Eligibility and selectionApplicants must seek admission as new full-time PhD students and demonstrate:Academic excellence.Research ability and potential.Communication and interpersonal skills.Leadership ability.Applicants may select up to two PhD programmes at one or two participating universities.Financial supportThe latest published fellowship rate provides:Annual stipend: HKD 344,400.Annual conference and research-related travel allowance: HKD 14,400.Funding for up to three years.Possible additional institutional support for programmes requiring more than three years.Application period1 September–1 December 2026.Application deadline1 December 2026, 12:00 noon Hong Kong TimeApplicants must first submit an initial application through the Research Grants Council system and obtain an HKPFS reference number. A separate PhD admission application must then be submitted to the selected university.Official informationHong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme overview and eligibilityHKPFS 2027/2028 initial application and deadlineParticipating universities Important Application InformationThe Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme requires two applications: an initial fellowship application to the Research Grants Council and a separate admission application to the selected university.

Four Funding Opportunities in Japan for ASEAN Students and Researchers – 2026 Deadlines Four funding opportunities in Japan are currently available to eligible students, postdoctoral researchers, university faculty members and researchers from ASEAN countries. The programmes cover doctoral study, research internships, postdoctoral research and academic visits to Japanese institutions.1. JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship for Research in Japan – Standard ProgrammeThe Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) offers the FY2027 Standard Postdoctoral Fellowship for researchers from countries that maintain diplomatic relations with Japan, including ASEAN Member States.The fellowship supports postdoctoral researchers conducting collaborative research at eligible universities and research institutions in Japan.EligibilityApplicants must:Hold citizenship of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan.Have received a doctoral degree on or after 2 April 2021; orBe scheduled to receive a doctoral degree before the fellowship begins.Secure an eligible host researcher and host institution in Japan.Applicants holding Japanese citizenship or permanent residence status in Japan are not eligible under the standard overseas-candidate conditions.Fellowship duration12–24 months.Financial supportMonthly maintenance allowance: JPY 362,000.Round-trip economy-class airfare.Settling-in allowance: JPY 200,000.Overseas travel insurance.Research expenses may be available through a separate Grant-in-Aid application submitted by the host institution.Application deadline28 August 2026, 5:00 p.m. Japan Standard TimeThis is the deadline for the Japanese host institution to submit the application to JSPS. Host institutions may impose earlier internal deadlines. Individual candidates cannot submit applications directly to JSPS.Official informationJSPS FY2027 application scheduleFY2027 JSPS International Fellowships Application Guidelines2. JSPS Invitational Fellowships for Research in JapanThe JSPS Invitational Fellowships enable established researchers from overseas universities and research institutions to conduct collaborative research, deliver lectures and exchange academic knowledge with researchers in Japan.Applicants from ASEAN countries may participate through eligible Japanese host researchers and institutions.Two fellowship categories are available.Long-term FellowshipDuration: 2–10 months.Monthly maintenance allowance: JPY 387,600.Round-trip economy-class airfare.Overseas travel insurance.Research support allowance of up to JPY 150,000.Short-term FellowshipDuration: 14–60 days.Maintenance allowance: JPY 18,000 per day.Round-trip economy-class airfare.Overseas travel insurance.Research support allowance of up to JPY 150,000.EligibilityCandidates must normally be full-time researchers at overseas universities or research institutions and hold a position equivalent to an assistant professor, associate professor or professor in Japan.Researchers holding other positions may apply if they received their doctoral degree at least six years previously and have continuously conducted research at an overseas university or research institution.Application deadline28 August 2026, 5:00 p.m. Japan Standard TimeApplications must be submitted by a host researcher in Japan through the host institution. Candidates cannot apply directly to JSPS.Official informationJSPS Invitational Fellowships for Research in JapanFY2027 JSPS International Fellowships Application Guidelines3. OIST Research Internship Programme – Spring 2027The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University offers a funded research internship for students seeking practical research experience under the supervision of OIST faculty members.Research areas include physics, chemistry, mathematics, computational science, neuroscience, biological sciences, environmental science, marine science and quantum science.EligibilityApplications are open to:Students in the final two years of a bachelor’s degree.Students enrolled in any year of a master’s degree.Applicants who have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree.Students at universities and eligible educational institutions in Japan or overseas.Current doctoral students and applicants who have already completed a PhD are not eligible. Students who are currently enrolled must obtain approval from their home institution.Internship periodThe internship must last between four and six months and take place between 1 April and 30 September 2027.Financial supportOne direct round-trip air ticket.Furnished accommodation funded by OIST or the host research unit.Internship allowance of JPY 2,400 per working day.OIST shuttle bus pass.Administrative support for visa and registration procedures.Application deadline15 October 2026, 11:59 p.m. Japan Standard TimeApplications and supporting documents must be submitted online in English.Official informationOIST Research Internship application and eligibilityOIST Research Internship programme and financial support4. OIST Fully Funded PhD ProgrammeOIST offers a fully funded five-year PhD programme taught in English. The programme begins with laboratory rotations before students select their thesis research area and supervisor.The programme covers a broad range of interdisciplinary research fields in science and technology.EligibilityApplicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or equivalent qualification before the enrolment date. Applicants from ASEAN countries and other international applicants are eligible.OIST does not require applicants to secure approval from a faculty supervisor before submitting the application.Financial supportFinancial support starting at approximately JPY 2.6 million in the first year.Support increasing with academic progress to approximately JPY 3.6 million.Tuition support as part of the fully funded programme.Separate funding for approved domestic and international conference travel.Subsidised on-campus accommodation.Student accident and liability insurance.Visa-document assistance for international students.Financial support is taxable under Japanese regulations.Application deadline15 November 2026, 11:59 p.m. Japan Standard TimeSuccessful applicants may enrol on 1 May 2027, 1 September 2027 or 1 January 2028, according to the admission arrangements.Official informationOIST PhD application, eligibility and scheduleOIST student and financial supportImportant Application InformationThe two JSPS programmes require applications to be submitted through host researchers and host institutions in Japan. Institutional deadlines may be earlier than the official JSPS deadlines.The OIST Research Internship and PhD Programme accept direct online applications from eligible international candidates. Applicants should prepare academic transcripts, degree or enrolment certificates, statements of purpose, curricula vitae and academic recommendation letters before the respective deadlines.

Second call for applications now open!Deadline: 23 August 2024Organisation Country: SpainIDEAL PhD programme is a new doctoral fellowship programme promoted by IMDEA Nanociencia that aims to attract 12 talented researchers in two open calls to undertake excellent research in any of the programmes at the Institute:P1 Nanotechnology for energy harvestingP2 Quantum materials at the nanoscaleP3 Nanotechnology for healthcareP4 Nanomagnetism for Information and Communication TechnologiesP5 Ultrafast phenomena at the nanoscaleP6 Nanotechnology for Critical Raw Materials and SustainabilityWithin the IDEAL PhD programme, we aim to boost the careers of talented researchers offering them an innovative, intersectoral and truly interdisciplinary training in nanoscience and nanotechnology. IMDEA Nano is committed to providing a pool of researchers with the skills and knowledge needed to tackle the next challenges in the field nanoscience.Doctoral candidates will receive a well-balanced training and quality mentoring from an experienced scientific and management team as well as access to an infrastructure of the highest level for the pursuit of their projects in nanoscience and nanotechnology. The duration of the fellowships is 42 months.Application deadline: 23 August 2024 (17:00 CET)In this second call for applications, 6 MSCA PhD fellowships will be offered to outstanding doctoral candidates for the duration of 3.5 years (42 months) to undertake a PhD project in nanoscience and nanotechnology at IMDEA Nanociencia, in Madrid.A full list of PhD projects is published on the IDEAL PhD website. Applicants are able to freely choose a PhD project and associated supervisor that fits their individual research interest.The IDEAL PhD fellows recruited in this call are expected to start their fellowship in early 2025.How to apply?To apply please visit and register on the IDEAL PhD Fellowship Programme website. Please read carefully the Guide for Applicants before submitting your application.EligibilityResearchers of any nationality are eligible to apply to the IDEAL PhD fellowships. Applicants need to comply with the following eligibility criteria:Mobility requirements: Following the MSCA mobility rule, candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Spain for more than 12 months in the last 3 years before the call deadline.Degree certificates: Candidates must have completed the studies that lead to an official university degree that gives access to doctoral studies.Research experience: Candidates must be doctoral candidates, i.e. not already in possession of a doctoral degree at the time of the call deadline. Language: applicants must have a B2-equivalent or higher level of English.BenefitsIDEAL PhD fellows will be hired on a full-time standard employment contract for the maximum duration of 3.5 years (42 months) to undertake their PhD research project, complying with the Spanish legislation for the performance of doctoral studies.Through their contracts, fellows will have access to maternity/paternity, retirement, family benefits, and unemployment benefits.Fellows and their families will have access to public health care coverage and medical assistance.Fellows will receivea living allowance (covering salaries, social security contributions, taxes and other costs included in the remuneration), a mobility allowance (mobility costs to take up the position) and a family allowance (to cover additional costs per dependent child after checking eligibility).IMDEA Nanociencia will manage other research and travel costs available for the fellows to cover costs directly related with the development of the projects and necessary for the successful execution and travel costs associated with the researchers training and networking and to cover relevant expenses in secondments.Average annual gross salary of € 24,600Mobility allowance of € 2,400 (paid over the first 12 months, included in average salary).Research, and travel costs up to € 900/month (managed by the institution)Family Allowance of € 100 per month per child (up to 2 children)Researchers with disabilities are supported and an MSCA Special Needs Allowance will be applied for to cover any additional costs that researchers with disabilities face due to the increased costs of their mobility.IMDEA Nanociencia will provide support to fellows during the integration and their stay (visa requirements, general info, and family orientated support). Furthermore, fellows can also take advantage of the agreements in place with the Cantoblanco Campus support network to access on-campus accommodation, sports and cultural activities. Nursery and primary schools based on campus have priority for local workers.