Grants and opportunities for your next phase

Microsoft Research

Microsoft AI Economy Institute Senior Fellows Program, Cohort 4

An open call for independent research proposals on how AI reshapes work, firms and economic opportunity, with a US$75,000 research gift per selected project plus travel allowances and a January to June 2027 research period.

Eligibility: Open to researchers affiliated with accredited universities or research institutions worldwide

Deadline

November 30, 2026

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

The circulating card records a US$75,000 research gift per selected project, a travel allowance of US$7,500 for researchers based in the United States, Canada or Mexico, and US$20,000 for researchers based elsewhere, one gift and one allowance per selected proposal.

Sciences Po, with Mastercard Foundation

Sciences Po Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, Graduate Study 2027

A fully funded route into a two-year Master’s at Sciences Po in France for students from the African continent, covering full financial need plus comprehensive support across both years of study. You must apply for the Scholars Program and for a Sciences Po Master’s at the same time, and the Scholars application also carries an application fee waiver. Two deadlines remain open for the 2027 intake: 14 December 2026 if you want your admission decision by 1 April 2027. Scholarship results are communicated in April 2027.

Eligibility: You hold the citizenship of an African country

Deadline

December 14, 2026

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Covers the full financial needs of selected Scholars, plus an application fee waiver for the two-year Master’s programme and comprehensive support throughout two years of study.

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DIW Berlin Graduate Center, German Institute for Economic Research

DIW Berlin Graduate Center Fully Funded PhD in Economics, 2027 Intake

DIW Berlin has opened applications for its 2027 doctoral intake, a five year economics PhD in Berlin with no tuition fees, a 1,650 Euro monthly stipend during the course year and paid research department employment for years two to five.

Eligibility: A master degree or diploma in Economics or Business Studies, or a related field such as civil engineering, statistics or quantitative social science with a sufficient background in Economics

Deadline

January 15, 2027

Location

Germany

Funding or benefit

No tuition fees. A stipend of 1,650 Euro per month covers the one year course phase, and years two to five are normally funded through employment at a DIW Berlin research department at TVöD, EG 13, 75 percent.

Royal Holloway, University of London, Department of Economics

Royal Holloway PhD Studentship in Economics, University of London

A four year full time PhD studentship in the Department of Economics at Royal Holloway, open to UK, EU and international students, with funding of 22,780 GBP to be confirmed including a 2,000 GBP London allowance.

Eligibility: Funding is open to UK students, EU students and international students

Deadline

December 11, 2026

Location

United Kingdom

Funding or benefit

Funding amount of 22,780 GBP, to be confirmed, including a 2,000 GBP London allowance. Royal Holloway is a partner institution of the South East Doctoral Training Arc, known as SEDarc, a partnership of six UK universities funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, which provides student led scholarships each year on a competitive basis.

University of Erfurt, Center for Empirical Research in Economics and Behavioral Sciences (CEREB)

University of Erfurt CEREB PhD Scholarships 2027 in Germany: €1,400 a Month for Doctoral Research in Economics and Behavioral Sciences

Doctoral scholarships funded through the Thuringian State Graduate Support Programme for research beginning in 2027, paying €1,400 a month over three years with family support and research funding. Applications close 24 November 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CET.

Eligibility: Above-average academic achievements and examination results demonstrating particular aptitude for academic research

Deadline

November 24, 2026

Location

Germany

Funding or benefit

€1,400 per month for a standard three year period, extendable by one further year on application and subject to approval. Family allowance of €300 per month for the first dependent child and €150 per month for each additional child. Up to €600 per funding year may be requested for approved research materials and travel, subject to availability of funding.

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