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Open Study/Research Award
U.S. Fulbright Program
Uganda · On Site
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Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 2027/28
Research Grants Council, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Hong Kong · On Site
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Internship Programme
International Fund for Agricultural Development
Multiple countries; applicants from developing countries are specifically referenced · On Site
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Internship Programme
World Health Organization
Multiple countries; open to applicants from WHO Member States · On Site
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World Bank Group Africa Fellowship Program
World Bank Group
Uganda · On Site
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PhD in Education
USC Rossier School of Education, University of Southern California
United States · On Site
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Interdisciplinary Graduate Program
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
United States · On Site
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Admissions | Department of Aerospace Engineering
University of Maryland
United States · On Site
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Graduate Admissions | Linguistics
McGill University
Canada · On Site
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International Graduate Research Fellowships
University of Maryland Graduate School
United States · On Site
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Knight-Hennessy Scholars
Stanford University
United States · On Site
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History, Anthropology, and Science, Technology, and Society
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
United States · On Site
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Doctoral Program in Chemical and Biological Sciences
Skaggs Graduate School of Chemical and Biological Sciences at Scripps Research
United States · On Site
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Doctoral Program in Archaeology and the Ancient World
Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World, Brown University
United States · On Site
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Commonwealth PhD Scholarships
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK
United Kingdom · On Site
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Geology and Geophysics PhD with Full Graduate Assistantship Consideration, Fall 2027
Texas A&M University Department of Geology and Geophysics
United States · On Site
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University of Pennsylvania Psychology PhD, Fall 2027
University of Pennsylvania Department of Psychology
United States · On Site
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Wharton Doctoral Programs, Fall 2027
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
United States · On Site
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Kellogg School of Management PhD, Fall 2027
Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
United States · On Site
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UBC PhD in Educational Studies, September 2027
University of British Columbia Department of Educational Studies
Canada · On Site
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UBC Forestry and Environmental Stewardship PhD, September 2027
University of British Columbia Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship
Canada · On Site
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Counselling and Clinical Psychology MA/PhD, Fall 2027
University of Toronto Scarborough Graduate Department of Psychological Clinical Science
Canada · On Site
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University of Toronto PhD in Kinesiology, Fall 2027
University of Toronto Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education
Canada · On Site
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Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027/28 for Uganda
Swiss Confederation — Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students
Switzerland · On Site
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Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027/28 for Uganda
Swiss Confederation — Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign StudentsSwitzerland · On Site
Opportunity details
Application statusCloses in 80 days
DeadlineNovember 30, 2026
ParticipationOn Site
Who can apply
The official Uganda country list offers Research Fellowships and PhD Scholarships. Applicants must hold or complete a Master\'s degree by 31 July 2027, or 30 June 2027 for ETH Zurich, be born after 31 December 1991 and secure a supporting Swiss academic supervisor. Applicants already in Switzerland must not have arrived before 1 August 2026. Research fellowships are for researchers undertaking a project connected to an existing doctorate; PhD awards support a doctorate in Switzerland.
Key information
- Study level
- Doctoral / PhD
- Funding coverage
- Other support
- Award value or coverage details
- CHF 2,450 monthly stipend, CHF 600 one-time housing allowance, health and accident insurance for non-EU/EFTA awardees and up to 36 months of PhD support subject to annual academic progress. The research fellowship lasts six to twelve months.
About this opportunity
The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships support Ugandan master\'s graduates undertaking doctoral study or research in Switzerland with a confirmed Swiss academic supervisor. The Uganda call includes PhD scholarships and research fellowships across academic fields.
Benefits
CHF 2,450 monthly stipend, CHF 600 one-time housing allowance, health and accident insurance for non-EU/EFTA awardees and up to 36 months of PhD support subject to annual academic progress. The research fellowship lasts six to twelve months.
Requirements
Master\'s degree by the stated date; birth after 31 December 1991; detailed research plan; Swiss supervisor\'s support letter and CV; motivation letter, academic CV, two recommendations, transcripts, certificates and passport. PhD graduate-school applicants also need official admission confirmation. No scholarship application fee.
How to apply
Complete the official eligibility check, register in Grants Online ESKAS and submit the application by 23:59 Swiss local time on 30 November 2026. A Swiss supervisor must be secured before submission.