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Africa

3
DELTAS Africa Programmes

African Academy of Sciences (AAS) / AESA

Research grant
PhDPostdoc
Multi-year PhD/postdoc grants
Per programme
African researchers
Health & life sciences

Asia

16
MEXT Scholarship

Japanese Ministry of Education

Scholarship
UndergradMaster'sPhD
Full tuition + ¥143,000–¥145,000/mo + airfare
April – June (Embassy)
Non-Japanese citizens under 35
Biology, Medicine, Agriculture, Bioengineering
Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)

NIIED, Korean Government

Scholarship
UndergradMaster'sPhD
Full tuition + ₩900,000/mo + airfare + Korean course
February – March
Non-Korean citizens, GPA ≥ 80%
Biology, Biotech, Medical Sciences
Schwarzman Scholars

Tsinghua University

Scholarship
Master's
Full tuition + room + stipend + travel
September (US) / October (Global)
Age 18–28, bachelor's required
Global Affairs (open to STEM bachelor's)
PhD
Various benefits
Varies / rolling
See provider for eligibility
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Biomedical Sciences · Bioinformatics · Molecular Biology · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology · Zoology · Botany
Link Scholarship

Jeonbuk National University

Scholarship
PhD
Various benefits
Varies / rolling
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Bioinformatics · Molecular Biology · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology
Tuition Waiver

National Chengchi University

Scholarship
PhD
Various benefits
Varies / rolling
See provider for eligibility
Biology

Australia / NZ

100
Australia Awards Scholarships

Australian Government DFAT

Scholarship
Master'sPhD
Full tuition + stipend + airfare + health
February – April
Citizens of partner countries (incl. Egypt eligibility varies)
Health, Agriculture, Public Health
FIDERH Scholarship

Macquarie University

Scholarship
PhD
Various benefits
Anytime
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Neuroscience
Vietnam Scholarship

Deakin University

Scholarship
PhD
Various benefits
30 Aug 2026
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Bioinformatics · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience
Deakin STEM Scholarship

Deakin University

Scholarship
PhD
Various benefits
30 Aug 2026
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Bioinformatics · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience
International Merit Scholarship

Queensland University of Technology

Scholarship
PhD
Various benefits
Anytime
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Bioinformatics · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience
Scholarship
PhD
Various benefits
Anytime
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Biomedical Sciences · Bioinformatics · Molecular Biology · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology · Zoology · Botany
PhD
Various benefits
Varies / rolling
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Biomedical Sciences · Bioinformatics · Molecular Biology · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology · Zoology · Botany
Scholarship
PhD
Various benefits
31 Oct 2026
See provider for eligibility
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Biomedical Sciences · Bioinformatics · Molecular Biology · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology · Zoology · Botany
Scholarship
PhD
Various benefits
Anytime
See provider for eligibility
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Biomedical Sciences · Bioinformatics · Molecular Biology · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology · Zoology · Botany
Scholarship
PhD
3,213USD
06 Aug 2026
Need-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Bioinformatics · Molecular Biology · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology
Scholarship
PhD
Various benefits
30 Sep 2026
See provider for eligibility
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Bioinformatics · Molecular Biology · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology
Scholarship
PhD
27,242USD
Varies / rolling
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Bioinformatics · Molecular Biology · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology
DArT PhD internship

Australian National University

Scholarship
PhD
14,280USD
Varies / rolling
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology · Biochemistry · Bioinformatics · Molecular Biology · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology
Pat Turner Higher Degree Research Scholarship

Australian National University

Scholarship
PhD
28,560USD
Varies / rolling
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Bioinformatics · Molecular Biology · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology
CIEHF Indigenous PhD Scholarship

Australian National University

Scholarship
PhD
35,908USD
Varies / rolling
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Bioinformatics · Molecular Biology · Microbiology · Ecology · Immunology
Fulbright Scholarships

Australian National University

Scholarship
PhD
28,560USD
01 Jul 2026
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Molecular Biology · Neuroscience · Ecology · Immunology
ANID Becas Chile Scholarship

University of Queensland

Scholarship
PhD
Various benefits
Varies / rolling
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Bioinformatics · Molecular Biology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Immunology
Chris and Kerryn Marks Travel Grant

Australian National University

Travel grant
PhD
2,775USD
Varies / rolling
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Bioinformatics · Molecular Biology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Immunology
Dr Claire Clark Scholarship

Australian National University

Scholarship
PhD
Various benefits
Varies / rolling
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Molecular Biology · Neuroscience · Ecology · Immunology
Indigenous Australian Graduate Scholarship

Australian National University

Scholarship
PhD
26,170USD
Varies / rolling
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Molecular Biology · Neuroscience · Ecology
Class of 1981 Medical Scholarship

University of Queensland

Scholarship
PhD
3,213USD
06 Aug 2026
Need-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Molecular Biology · Neuroscience · Ecology
Crawford Scholarships - Living Costs

Australian National University

Scholarship
PhD
Various benefits
Varies / rolling
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Biomedical Sciences · Ecology
ANU-CSC Scholarship

Australian National University

Scholarship
PhD
Various benefits
01 Dec 2026
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology
VIED PhD Scholarship

Queensland University of Technology

Scholarship
PhD
Various benefits
Varies / rolling
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology

Canada

22
IDRC Research Awards & Fellowships

International Development Research Centre (Canada)

Fellowship
PhDPostdoc
1-year paid research award at IDRC
September
Canadian & developing-country PhD candidates
Global health, food systems, climate & life sciences
Nimrod Hungarian Mobility Award

University of Victoria

Travel grant
PhD
Various benefits
Varies / rolling
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Bioinformatics · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience
Scholarship
PhD
Various benefits
30 Jun 2026
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Bioinformatics · Molecular Biology · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology · Zoology · Botany
Scholarship
PhD
36,165USD
15 Apr 2027
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Bioinformatics · Molecular Biology · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology · Zoology · Botany
Scholarship
PhD
Various benefits
Varies / rolling
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Bioinformatics · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience
Scholarship
PhD
Various benefits
Varies / rolling
See provider for eligibility
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Bioinformatics · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience
Scholarship
PhD
Various benefits
Varies / rolling
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Bioinformatics · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience
Rhodes Scholarship

McMaster University

Scholarship
PhD
Various benefits
23 Sep 2026
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology

Europe

27
DAAD Scholarships

German Academic Exchange Service

Scholarship
Master'sPhDPostdoc
Monthly stipend €934 (M) / €1,300 (PhD) + insurance + travel
Varies (often Aug–Oct)
International graduates
Biology, Biomedicine, Public Health, Agriculture
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters

European Commission

Scholarship
Master's
Full tuition + €1,400/mo stipend + travel
October – February
Worldwide applicants — choose joint programme
Biotech, Genomics, Public Health, Plant Sciences
Eiffel Excellence Scholarship

Campus France / French Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Scholarship
Master'sPhD
€1,181/mo (M) / €1,700/mo (PhD) + travel
January (host institutions apply)
Non-French students ≤ 25 (M) / 30 (PhD)
Life sciences, Engineering, Economics
Holland Scholarship

Dutch Ministry of Education

Scholarship
UndergradMaster's
€5,000 one-time
February – May
Non-EEA students
All disciplines
Stipendium Hungaricum

Government of Hungary

Scholarship
UndergradMaster'sPhD
Full tuition + monthly stipend + dorm + insurance
November – January
Partner countries (incl. Egypt, Jordan, Tunisia, Morocco)
Medicine, Biology, Biotech
EMBL International PhD Programme

European Molecular Biology Laboratory

Fellowship
PhD
Full stipend + insurance + research budget (≈ €30k/yr)
January & July
Bachelor's/Master's; any nationality
Molecular Biology, Genomics, Structural Biology, Bioinformatics
MSCA Doctoral Networks

European Commission

Fellowship
PhD
Full PhD salary + mobility (3 yrs)
November
Apply to advertised network positions
All research fields
EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships

European Molecular Biology Organization

Fellowship
Postdoc
2 yrs salary + travel + dependent allowance
Rolling (4 deadlines/yr)
≤2 yrs after PhD; international mobility
Life sciences
EMBO Scientific Exchange Grants

European Molecular Biology Organization

Travel grant
PhDPostdoc
Travel + subsistence for 1 wk – 3 mo collaboration
Rolling
PhD students & postdocs, eligible host countries
Life sciences
ERC Starting Grants

European Research Council

Research grant
Postdoc
Up to €1.5M over 5 yrs
October
2–7 yrs post-PhD; host in Europe
Frontier research – Life Sciences panel
FEBS Youth Travel Fund

Federation of European Biochemical Societies

Travel grant
PhDPostdoc
Travel + registration for FEBS Congress
Annual (March)
FEBS member-society junior researchers
Biochemistry, molecular life sciences
Scholarship
PhD
Various benefits
Varies / rolling
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Biomedical Sciences · Bioinformatics · Molecular Biology · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology · Zoology · Botany
Scholarship
PhD
Various benefits
Varies / rolling
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Biomedical Sciences · Bioinformatics · Molecular Biology · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology · Zoology · Botany
PhD
33,086USD
30 Jun 2026
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Biomedical Sciences · Bioinformatics · Molecular Biology · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology · Zoology · Botany
Singapore Food Agency

University of Copenhagen

Scholarship
PhD
Various benefits
03 Sep 2026
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology
Scholarship
PhD
Various benefits
Varies / rolling
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Bioinformatics · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience

Global

221
Scholars4Dev

Scholars4Dev

Aggregator
All levels
Varies — directory of international scholarships
Rolling
Students from developing countries
All life sciences
Opportunity Desk

Opportunity Desk

Aggregator
All levels
Directory — scholarships, fellowships, competitions
Rolling
Youth worldwide
All disciplines
FindAPhD

FindAPhD

Aggregator
PhD
Funded PhD positions worldwide
Rolling
Prospective PhD students
All sciences
Nature Careers

Springer Nature

Aggregator
PhDPostdoc
Research jobs, fellowships, PhDs
Rolling
Life-science researchers
All life sciences
jobRxiv

jobRxiv

Aggregator
PhDPostdoc
Free academic life-science job board
Rolling
Researchers worldwide
Life sciences
HFSP Research Grants

Human Frontier Science Program

Research grant
Postdoc
Up to US$450,000/yr for 3 yrs
March (LOI)
International teams of 2–4 PIs
Frontier life sciences (interdisciplinary)
Schmidt Science Fellows

Schmidt Sciences (with Rhodes Trust)

Fellowship
Postdoc
US$110,000 stipend + program (1–2 yrs)
April (nomination via partner universities)
PhD students near completion in STEM
Interdisciplinary postdoc pivot (e.g. biology↔AI)
L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science

L'Oréal Foundation & UNESCO

Fellowship
PhDPostdoc
Regional fellowships from €15,000 to €100,000
Varies by region
Women scientists
Life & physical sciences, mathematics, computer science
Travel grant
PhDPostdoc
Up to £3,000 for collaborative visits
Rolling (4 deadlines/yr)
PhD students & postdocs in journal-related fields
Cell biology, developmental biology, journal of cell science
TWAS Fellowships (PhD, Postdoc, Visiting)

The World Academy of Sciences

Fellowship
PhDPostdoc
Stipend + tuition waiver at South-South partner labs
Multiple deadlines/yr
Scientists from developing countries
Natural sciences (life sciences included)
ICTP Postgraduate Diploma & Fellowships

Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics

Fellowship
Master'sPhDPostdoc
Full stipend in Trieste, Italy
January – February
Researchers from developing countries
Quantitative biology, biophysics, computational sciences
OWSD PhD Fellowships

Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World

Fellowship
PhD
Full PhD funding at host labs in the Global South
April – June
Women from Science & Technology Lagging Countries
STEM including life sciences
ICGEB Arturo Falaschi Fellowships

International Centre for Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology

Fellowship
PhDPostdoc
Full stipend at ICGEB Trieste/Delhi/Cape Town
March & September
Citizens of ICGEB member states (incl. Egypt)
Molecular biology, biotech, biomedicine
Scholarship
PhD
1,000USD
31 Oct 2026
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Biomedical Sciences · Bioinformatics · Molecular Biology · Marine Biology · Cell Biology · Botany
Graduate Education Scholarships (Both Directions)

American Australian Association (AAA)

Scholarship
PhD
28,560USD
30 Sep 2026
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Biomedical Sciences · Bioinformatics · Molecular Biology · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Marine Biology · Cell Biology
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility

OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation

Travel grant
PhD
Various benefits
Varies / rolling
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Biomedical Sciences · Bioinformatics · Molecular Biology · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology · Zoology · Botany
PhD
1,000USD
31 Oct 2026
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Biomedical Sciences · Bioinformatics · Molecular Biology · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology · Zoology · Botany
Scholarship
PhD
1,000USD
13 Jul 2026
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Biomedical Sciences · Bioinformatics · Molecular Biology · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology · Zoology · Botany
Scholarship
PhD
1,000USD
01 Mar 2027
See provider for eligibility
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Biomedical Sciences · Bioinformatics · Molecular Biology · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology · Zoology · Botany
PhD
5,000USD
28 Aug 2026
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Biomedical Sciences · Bioinformatics · Molecular Biology · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology · Zoology · Botany
Fellowship
PhD
10,000USD
01 Sep 2026
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Biomedical Sciences · Bioinformatics · Molecular Biology · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology · Zoology · Botany
Scholarship
PhD
Various benefits
07 Oct 2026
See provider for eligibility
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Biomedical Sciences · Bioinformatics · Molecular Biology · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology · Zoology · Botany
Scholarship
PhD
Various benefits
Varies / rolling
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Biomedical Sciences · Bioinformatics · Molecular Biology · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology · Zoology · Botany
PhD
Various benefits
Varies / rolling
See provider for eligibility
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Biomedical Sciences · Bioinformatics · Molecular Biology · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology · Zoology · Botany
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)

The Belgian American Educational Foundation

Scholarship
PhD
72,000USD
31 Oct 2026
See provider for eligibility
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Biomedical Sciences · Bioinformatics · Molecular Biology · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology · Zoology · Botany
Scholarship
PhD
3,000USD
31 Dec 2026
Need-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Bioinformatics · Molecular Biology · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology · Zoology · Botany
Merit Scholarship

Bilkent University

Scholarship
PhD
Various benefits
Anytime
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Biomedical Sciences · Bioinformatics · Molecular Biology · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology · Zoology · Botany
Scholarship
PhD
1,500USD
Varies / rolling
See provider for eligibility
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Bioinformatics · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Immunology · Zoology · Botany
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

Scholarship
PhD
12,000USD
11 Jan 2027
See provider for eligibility
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Bioinformatics · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Immunology · Zoology
Scholarship
PhD
1,000USD
20 May 2026
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Bioinformatics · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Immunology · Zoology
Marietta Blau Grant

OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation

Scholarship
PhD
2,090USD
01 Sep 2026
See provider for eligibility
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience
The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

The Association of Commonwealth Universities

Scholarship
PhD
Various benefits
24 May 2026
See provider for eligibility
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Bioinformatics · Molecular Biology · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology
Marshall Scholarships

The Association of Commonwealth Universities

Scholarship
PhD
51,072USD
16 Sep 2026
See provider for eligibility
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Bioinformatics · Molecular Biology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Immunology
Next 100 (Kitas 100)

Government of the Republic of Lithuania

Scholarship
PhD
25,600USD
Varies / rolling
See provider for eligibility
Biology · Biotechnology · Biomedical Sciences · Ecology
DFL Scholarship Program

Daughters for Life Foundation

Scholarship
PhD
Various benefits
Varies / rolling
Need-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology
Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship

Law Offices of James F. DiQuattro

Scholarship
PhD
1,000USD
22 Jun 2026
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biomedical Sciences · Molecular Biology · Marine Biology · Cell Biology
Financial Scholarships

International Society of Women Airline Pilots

Scholarship
PhD
5,000USD
01 Nov 2026
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biomedical Sciences · Molecular Biology · Marine Biology · Cell Biology
Francesca Norris Memorial Scholarship

International Society of Women Airline Pilots

Scholarship
PhD
Various benefits
01 Nov 2026
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biomedical Sciences · Molecular Biology · Marine Biology · Cell Biology
International Conference Scholarship

International Society of Women Airline Pilots

Travel grant
PhD
5,000USD
Varies / rolling
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biomedical Sciences · Molecular Biology · Marine Biology · Cell Biology
Type Rating Scholarships

International Society of Women Airline Pilots

Scholarship
PhD
10,000USD
01 Nov 2026
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biomedical Sciences · Molecular Biology · Marine Biology · Cell Biology
Scholarship
Master's
39,006USD
01 Jul 2026
Merit-based
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Biomedical Sciences · Bioinformatics · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology · Zoology · Botany
Best of South East

Leopold Figl Foundation

Scholarship
Master's
13,931USD
01 Dec 2026
See provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Bioinformatics · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience
Scholarship
Master's
2,000USD
01 Sep 2026
Merit-based
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Biomedical Sciences · Bioinformatics · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology · Zoology · Botany
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility

OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation

Scholarship
Master's
Various benefits
Not specified
Merit-based
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Biomedical Sciences · Bioinformatics · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology · Zoology · Botany
Master's
1,500USD
15 Sep 2026
Merit-based
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Biomedical Sciences · Bioinformatics · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology · Zoology · Botany
Scholarship
Master's
3,000USD
30 Jun 2026
Need-based
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Biomedical Sciences · Bioinformatics · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology · Zoology · Botany
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)

Scholarship
Master's
Various benefits
Not specified
See provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Biomedical Sciences · Bioinformatics · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology · Zoology · Botany
Master's
1,000USD
31 Oct 2026
Merit-based
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Biomedical Sciences · Bioinformatics · Molecular Biology · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology · Zoology · Botany
Scholarship
Master's
500USD
31 Oct 2026
See provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Biomedical Sciences · Bioinformatics · Molecular Biology · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology · Zoology · Botany
The Bill Walsh Scholarship

ACES: The Society for Editing

Scholarship
Master's
3,500USD
15 Nov 2026
Merit-based
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Bioinformatics · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Immunology · Zoology · Botany
Scholarship
Master's
1,000USD
13 Jul 2026
Merit-based
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Bioinformatics · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Immunology · Zoology · Botany
Scholarship
Master's
Unknown
01 Mar 2027
See provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Bioinformatics · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Immunology · Zoology · Botany
Scholarship
Master's
Unknown
06 Jul 2026
Merit-based
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Bioinformatics · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Immunology · Zoology · Botany
Master's
Various benefits
Not specified
Merit-based
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Bioinformatics · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience
Master's
Various benefits
30 Aug 2026
Merit-based
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Bioinformatics · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience
Master's
Various benefits
30 Aug 2026
Merit-based
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Bioinformatics · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience
Scholarship
Master's
Various benefits
07 Oct 2026
See provider for full criteria
Biology · Biomedical Sciences · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology · Zoology · Botany
Scholarship
Master's
Various benefits
Not specified
Merit-based
Biology · Biomedical Sciences · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology · Zoology · Botany
Master's
Various benefits
20 Jul 2026
See provider for full criteria
Biology · Biomedical Sciences · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology · Zoology · Botany
Scholarship
Master's
2,612USD
31 May 2026
Merit-based
Biology · Biomedical Sciences · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology · Zoology · Botany
Master's
Various benefits
09 Jul 2026
Merit-based
Biology · Biomedical Sciences · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology · Zoology · Botany
Master's
20,000USD
01 Nov 2026
Merit-based
Biology · Biomedical Sciences · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology · Zoology · Botany
Master's
Various benefits
Not specified
Merit-based
Biology · Biomedical Sciences · Molecular Biology · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology · Zoology · Botany
Master's
Various benefits
Not specified
See provider for full criteria
Biology · Biomedical Sciences · Molecular Biology · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology · Zoology · Botany
Master's
403USD
Not specified
Merit-based
Biology · Biomedical Sciences · Molecular Biology · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology · Zoology
Master's
Various benefits
Not specified
See provider for full criteria
Biology · Biomedical Sciences · Molecular Biology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology · Zoology
Master's
Various benefits
01 Feb 2027
Merit-based
Biology · Biomedical Sciences · Molecular Biology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology · Zoology
Master's
71,400USD
30 Jun 2026
Merit-based
Biology · Biomedical Sciences · Molecular Biology · Marine Biology · Cell Biology
Scholarship
Master's
Various benefits
Not specified
See provider for full criteria
Biology · Biomedical Sciences · Molecular Biology · Marine Biology · Cell Biology
Master's
160,650USD
01 Jul 2026
Merit-based
Biology · Biomedical Sciences · Molecular Biology · Marine Biology · Cell Biology
Master's
Various benefits
Not specified
Merit-based
Biology · Biomedical Sciences · Molecular Biology · Marine Biology · Cell Biology
Becas La Caixa

Education USA

Scholarship
Master's
Various benefits
Not specified
See provider for full criteria
Biology
Marshall Scholarships

The Association of Commonwealth Universities

Scholarship
Master's
51,072USD
16 Sep 2026
See provider for full criteria
Biology
Chevening Scholarships

The Association of Commonwealth Universities

Scholarship
Master's
Various benefits
10 Jul 2026
See provider for full criteria
Biology

Latin America

1

MENA / Egypt

14
KAUST Fellowship

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

Scholarship
Master'sPhD
Full tuition + US$20,000–30,000/yr stipend + housing + medical
Rolling (Dec / Mar / Jun)
Worldwide, GPA ≥ 3.0
Bioscience, Bioengineering, Plant Science, Marine Biology
Newton-Mosharafa Fund

British Council, UK Government & Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education

Scholarship
PhDPostdoc
Full UK PhD scholarship (tuition + stipend + travel)
January – March
Egyptian researchers; STEM priorities
STEM, Life sciences, Health, Agriculture
STDF Funding Programs

Science, Technology & Innovation Funding Authority (Egypt)

Research grant
PhDPostdoc
National & joint research grants (varies)
Annual calls
Egyptian academic institutions & researchers
All sciences incl. biotech, medical, agri
ASRT Initiatives & Scholarships

Academy of Scientific Research & Technology (Egypt)

Research grant
Master'sPhDPostdoc
Various scholarship & grant calls
Rolling
Egyptian researchers
Life sciences, biotech, agri, health
ParOwn / Channel Missions Scholarships

Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education — Missions Sector

Scholarship
PhDPostdoc
Partial or full funding to study/research abroad
Multiple calls/year
Egyptian university staff & graduates
All science disciplines
Sawiris Foundation Scholarships

Sawiris Foundation for Social Development

Scholarship
Master's
Full Master's at top global universities
Annual (Jan–Mar)
Egyptian citizens with admission to ranked universities
Various incl. public health, biotech
Zewail City Graduate Programs

Zewail City of Science & Technology

Scholarship
Master'sPhD
Tuition support + research assistantships
Annual
Egyptian & international graduates
Biomedical sciences, nanotechnology, bioinformatics
Mawhiba Scholarship Programs

King Abdulaziz & His Companions Foundation for Giftedness & Creativity (Saudi)

Scholarship
UndergradMaster's
Various sponsored programs (often global universities)
Varies
Gifted Saudi students
STEM, life sciences
Qatar Foundation Scholarships (HBKU)

Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Foundation

Scholarship
Master'sPhD
Tuition waivers + stipend at HBKU
Spring & Fall
International applicants
Biomedical sciences, genomics, computational biology

UK

23
Chevening Scholarships

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Scholarship
Master's
Full tuition + monthly stipend + flights
August – November
Citizens of 160+ Chevening-eligible countries with 2 yrs experience
All disciplines
Commonwealth Scholarships

Commonwealth Scholarship Commission UK

Scholarship
Master'sPhD
Full tuition + stipend + airfare
September – December
Commonwealth country citizens
Health, agriculture, STEM
Rhodes Scholarships

Rhodes Trust, University of Oxford

Scholarship
Master'sPhD
Full tuition + £18,180/yr stipend + airfare
July – October (varies by country)
Age 18–24 from eligible constituencies
All disciplines
Gates Cambridge Scholarships

Gates Cambridge Trust

Scholarship
Master'sPhD
Full tuition + £20,000/yr + airfare + family
October – December
Non-UK citizens applying to Cambridge
All subjects at Cambridge
Research grant
Postdoc
Up to £400,000 over 5 yrs (salary + research costs)
3 rounds/yr
Postdocs ready to lead independent research
Discovery research – health & life sciences
Scholarship
PhD
3,360USD
08 Jul 2026
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Bioinformatics · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience
Scholarship
PhD
3,360USD
Anytime
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Bioinformatics · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience
Scholarship
PhD
Various benefits
16 Jan 2027
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Bioinformatics · Molecular Biology · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology
China Scholarship Council

University of Warwick

Scholarship
PhD
Various benefits
11 Dec 2026
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Biomedical Sciences
Commonwealth Scholarships

City St George's, University of London

Scholarship
PhD
Various benefits
Varies / rolling
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology

USA

31
Fulbright Foreign Student Program

U.S. Department of State

Scholarship
Master'sPhD
Full tuition, stipend, travel, health insurance
Feb–Oct (varies by country)
Non-US citizens with bachelor's degree
All disciplines incl. life sciences
Knight-Hennessy Scholars

Stanford University

Scholarship
Master'sPhD
Full tuition + stipend ≈ US$80,000/yr
October
Worldwide; bachelor's within 7 years
All graduate programs at Stanford
HHMI Hanna H. Gray Fellows Program

Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Fellowship
Postdoc
Up to US$1.5M over 8 years (postdoc + early faculty)
January
Underrepresented groups in US biomedical sciences
Life sciences, biomedical research
ASCB Travel Awards

American Society for Cell Biology

Travel grant
PhDPostdoc
Travel to ASCB Cell Bio meeting
August
ASCB members; underrepresented groups
Cell biology
ASBMB Graduate/Postdoc Travel Awards

American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Travel grant
PhDPostdoc
US$500–US$1,000 for ASBMB meetings
December
ASBMB members presenting at annual meeting
Biochemistry & molecular biology
Merit Scholarships

Temple University

Scholarship
PhD
20,000USD
01 Nov 2026
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Biomedical Sciences · Bioinformatics · Molecular Biology · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology · Zoology · Botany
Graduate students - Merit awards

American University Washington DC

Scholarship
PhD
Various benefits
Varies / rolling
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Biomedical Sciences · Bioinformatics · Molecular Biology · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology · Zoology · Botany
Scholarship
PhD
Various benefits
20 Feb 2027
See provider for eligibility
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Biomedical Sciences · Bioinformatics · Molecular Biology · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology · Zoology · Botany
Veteran's Benefits

New York University

Scholarship
PhD
Various benefits
Varies / rolling
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Biomedical Sciences · Bioinformatics · Molecular Biology · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology · Zoology · Botany
Kenneth Gunder Harstad Scholarship

University of North Dakota

Scholarship
PhD
3,000USD
31 Mar 2027
See provider for eligibility
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Bioinformatics · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Zoology · Botany
Global Scholarship

Tulane University

Scholarship
PhD
Various benefits
15 Nov 2026
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Bioinformatics · Molecular Biology · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology · Zoology · Botany
Pastors Scholarship

Yesbud University

Scholarship
PhD
Various benefits
Varies / rolling
See provider for eligibility
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Biomedical Sciences · Bioinformatics · Molecular Biology · Microbiology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Marine Biology · Immunology · Cell Biology · Zoology · Botany
Wells Scholars Program

Indiana University Bloomington

Scholarship
PhD
Various benefits
01 Nov 2026
Merit-based — see provider for full criteria
Biology · Biotechnology · Biochemistry · Bioinformatics · Molecular Biology · Genetics · Neuroscience · Ecology · Immunology
Scholarship
PhD
Various benefits
Varies / rolling
See provider for eligibility
Biology · Biotechnology · Molecular Biology · Neuroscience · Ecology

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