External Scholarships
A curated list of external scholarships and funding schemes for doctoral and early-career researchers. AAEA does not award these funds; apply through each official programme.
Review the current eligibility rules, deadlines and application route on each official website.
United States
For graduate students and young professionals outside the United States seeking study or research opportunities in the country; eligibility varies by home country.
Visit official programmeLast checked: 7 November 2026
United Kingdom
For eligible applicants from Commonwealth countries seeking postgraduate study, research or professional development opportunities in the United Kingdom.
Visit official programmeLast checked: 7 November 2026
European Union
For doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers seeking research training, mobility and career-development opportunities in Europe and beyond.
Visit official programmeLast checked: 7 November 2026
China
For eligible applicants seeking Chinese government support for doctoral study or joint doctoral training abroad under the current CSC programme rules.
Visit official programmeLast checked: 7 November 2026
Hong Kong
For applicants of any nationality seeking admission as new full-time PhD students at participating universities in Hong Kong.
Visit official programmeLast checked: 7 November 2026
Singapore
For eligible applicants pursuing PhD or EngD training at an autonomous university in Singapore in science, engineering, computing or related research fields.
Visit official programmeLast checked: 7 November 2026
Germany
Primarily for graduates, doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers seeking study or research opportunities in Germany.
Visit official programmeLast checked: 7 November 2026
Planning a PhD? See our Doctoral Joint Training programme.
