For students, researchers and academics looking for opportunities to study or conduct research in Europe, a wide range of fully funded scholarships and research programmes are available across the United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, France, Denmark, Norway and other European destinations. The opportunities listed below cover Master’s, doctoral, postdoctoral and research-level programmes, as well as competitive grants and PhD opportunities. Deadlines vary significantly, with some applications closing as early as August 2026 and others extending into 2027. Applicants are encouraged to review the eligibility requirements and funding conditions on the official websites before applying. Fully Funded Opportunities in the United Kingdom 1. Chevening Scholarship United Kingdom | Deadline: October 6, 2026 The Chevening Scholarship is a major UK scholarship opportunity for international students seeking postgraduate study in the United Kingdom. Chevening Scholarship 2. Commonwealth Fellowships 2027 United Kingdom | Deadline: August 25, 2026 Commonwealth Fellowships provide opportunities for eligible Commonwealth citizens to undertake advanced academic and professional development in the UK. Commonwealth Scholarships Commission 3. Rhodes Scholarship United Kingdom | Deadline: July–August 2026 The Rhodes Scholarship offers highly competitive postgraduate opportunities at the University of Oxford. Rhodes House 4. Clarendon Scholarship United Kingdom | Deadline: December 2026 / January 2027 The Clarendon Scholarship is associated with graduate study at the University of Oxford. Oxford Clarendon Scholarship 5. Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships United Kingdom | Deadline: January 8, 2027 This scholarship opportunity supports eligible graduate applicants at the University of Oxford. University of Oxford 6. Mastercard Foundation AfOx Graduate Scholarships United Kingdom | Deadline: January 8, 2027 The Mastercard Foundation AfOx Graduate Scholarships provide an opportunity for eligible students to pursue graduate studies at Oxford. AfOx Opportunities in Germany Germany features prominently in the list, with several scholarship and research opportunities covering postgraduate study and academic research. 7. DAAD EPOS Scholarship Germany | Deadline: August–October 2026 DAAD 8. Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarship Germany | Deadline: September 1, 2026 Heinrich Böll Foundation 9. Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship Germany | Deadline: Varies by region Konrad Adenauer Foundation 10. Friedrich Ebert Foundation Scholarship Germany | Deadline: Varies by region Friedrich Ebert Foundation 11. Friedrich Naumann Foundation Scholarship Germany | Deadline: Varies by region Friedrich Naumann Foundation 12. Hanns Seidel Foundation Scholarship Germany | Deadline: Varies by region Hanns Seidel Foundation 13. Rosa Luxemburg Foundation Scholarship Germany | Deadline: Varies by region Rosa Luxemburg Foundation 14. KAAD Scholarship Germany | Deadline: Varies by region KAAD 15. DAAD Research Grants Germany | Deadline: Rolling DAAD Research Grants 16. Humboldt Research Fellowship Germany | Deadline: Rolling — March / July / November The Humboldt Research Fellowship provides research opportunities in Germany for eligible researchers. Alexander von Humboldt Foundation 17. Expatrio Scholarship Germany | Deadline: September 30, 2026 Expatrio Opportunities in Switzerland 18. EPFL CYD Fellowship Switzerland | Deadline: August 19, 2026 EPFL 19. EPFL Excellence Fellowships Switzerland | Deadline: December 15 / April 30 EPFL Opportunity in France 20. France South Africa Scholarship Programme France | Deadline: October 8, 2026 Campus France Opportunities in Denmark 21. Danish State Scholarship — Aarhus Denmark | Deadline: September 15, 2026 Aarhus University 22. Danish Government Highly Qualified Scholarship Denmark | Deadline: September 10, 2026 Study in Denmark Opportunities in Norway 23. A. Wilhelmsen Foundation Scholarship Norway | Deadline: March 1, 2027 BI Norwegian Business School 24. BI Presidential Scholarship Norway | Deadline: March 1, 2027 BI Norwegian Business School EU-Wide Research Opportunities The final opportunities on the list focus primarily on research and academic careers across Europe. 25. ERC Starting Grant 2027 EU-wide | Deadline: October 14, 2026 European Research Council 26. ERC Advanced Grant 2026 EU-wide | Deadline: August 27, 2026 European Research Council 27. ERC Plus Grant 2026 EU-wide | Deadline: September 2, 2026 European Research Council 28. Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship EU-wide | Deadline: September 9, 2026 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions 29. Marie Curie Doctoral Networks EU-wide | Deadline: Rolling EURAXESS 30. EURAXESS PhD Jobs Portal EU-wide | Deadline: Rolling — 1,500+ positions EURAXESS provides access to PhD and research opportunities across Europe, making it a useful resource for researchers looking for doctoral positions and other academic vacancies. EURAXESS Important Application Advice Applicants should not wait until the deadline to begin preparing their applications. Many competitive scholarships require several documents, including academic transcripts, CVs, motivation or personal statements, research proposals and recommendation letters. Deadlines should also be checked carefully because some opportunities have different deadlines depending on nationality, university, programme or country of residence. In particular, opportunities listed as having rolling or regional deadlines may not have one universal closing date. Applicants should always verify the latest eligibility criteria, funding package and application deadline directly with the relevant scholarship provider or university before submitting an application. Final Takeaway These 30 European scholarship and research opportunities provide options for students and researchers at different stages of their academic careers. The list includes opportunities in the UK, Germany, Switzerland, France, Denmark and Norway, alongside EU-wide research programmes. From postgraduate scholarships such as Chevening, Rhodes and Clarendon to research opportunities such as the Humboldt Research Fellowship, ERC Grants and Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, prospective applicants have multiple pathways to pursue funded academic and research opportunities in Europe. Save this list, check your eligibility and start preparing your applications early. 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