Are you a student, researcher, or academic looking to study or conduct research abroad in 2025? Here are ten fully funded fellowship programs now accepting applications for the 2025/26 academic year.
These fellowships cover travel, living, and research costs, and are open to professors, doctoral candidates, postdocs, and professionals across various fields.
1. MOFA Taiwan Fellowship 2026
Host Country: Taiwan
Duration: 3–12 months
Deadline: 30 June 2025
Open to scholars, PhD students, and researchers to work at top institutions in Taiwan.
2. Harvard Radcliffe Fellowship 2026/27 (USA)
Host Country: United States
Duration: 1 year
Deadline: 11 Sept 2025 (Humanities/Arts), 30 Sept 2025 (STEM)
For artists, academics, and scientists to conduct research at Harvard.
3. University of Bonn International Fellowship 2026
Host Country: Germany
Duration: 12 days
Deadline: 22 September 2025
For international researchers to collaborate with University of Bonn experts.
4. Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship 2026
Host Country: United States
Duration: 1 year
Start Date: Fall 2026
Ideal for mid-career professionals from developing countries.
5. Matsumae International Fellowship 2026 (Japan)
Host Country: Japan
Duration: 6 months
Deadline: 30 June 2025
For research at any Japanese university or research institution.
6. Harvard Rowland Fellows Program 2026
Host Country: United States
Duration: 5 years
Deadline: 15 August 2025
Supports early-career experimental scientists with independent funding.
7. RIFS Fellows Program 2026 (Germany)
Host Country: Germany
Duration: 6–12 months
Deadline: 9 June 2025
For researchers working on sustainability and climate issues.
8. British Council 90th Anniversary Fellowship 2026 (UK)
Host Country: United Kingdom
Duration: 12 months
Deadline: 28 July 2025
For research at the University of Edinburgh.
9. Lee Kong Chian Research Fellowship 2025 (Singapore)
Host Country: Singapore
Duration: 6 months
Deadline: 31 May 2025
Hosted by the National Library Board of Singapore.
10. Wang Gungwu Fellowship 2026 (Singapore)
Host Country: Singapore
Duration: 2 months
Deadline: 30 July 2025
Focuses on Southeast Asia research at the Yusof Ishak Institute.