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Open Study/Research Award
U.S. Fulbright Program
Uganda · On Site
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Scholarships, Jobs & Opportunities for Ugandans - PhD / Doctoral
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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
Full opportunity detailsPhD program
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
Full opportunity detailsPhD program
University of Pennsylvania Psychology PhD, Fall 2027
University of Pennsylvania Department of Psychology
United States · On Site
Full opportunity detailsPhD program
Wharton Doctoral Programs, Fall 2027
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
United States · On Site
Full opportunity detailsPhD program
Kellogg School of Management PhD, Fall 2027
Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
United States · On Site
Full opportunity detailsPhD program
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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Commonwealth PhD Scholarships
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UKUnited Kingdom · On Site
Opportunity details
Application statusCloses in 39 days
DeadlineOctober 20, 2026
ParticipationOn Site
Who can apply
Ugandan citizens and eligible refugees permanently resident in Uganda may apply. Applicants must be available to begin study in September 2027, meet the academic requirements and be unable to afford UK doctoral study without the scholarship.
Key information
- Study level
- Doctoral / PhD
- Funding coverage
- Fully funded
- Award value or coverage details
- Covers approved tuition fees, return airfare and a monthly stipend currently stated as £1,712, or £2,000 at universities in metropolitan London. It also provides eligible study travel, fieldwork, mid-term home travel and family allowances.
About this opportunity
Commonwealth PhD Scholarships fund development-focused doctoral research at approved UK universities. Uganda is listed among the eligible countries for the 2027–2028 application cycle.
Benefits
Covers approved tuition fees, return airfare and a monthly stipend currently stated as £1,712, or £2,000 at universities in metropolitan London. It also provides eligible study travel, fieldwork, mid-term home travel and family allowances.
Requirements
By September 2027, applicants must normally hold at least an upper second-class first degree, or a lower second-class degree plus a relevant postgraduate qualification. The application requires supporting documents and a supporting statement from a named supervisor at at least one proposed UK university.
How to apply
Submit the scholarship application through CSC Central and apply through an eligible nominating body. Contact prospective UK supervisors and apply for admission to preferred universities in advance.