• Country: France
• Benefits: Monthly allowance, international travel ticket, health insurance, cultural activities
• Requirements: Application must be submitted through participating French universities; strong academic performance
• Description: A prestigious scholarship aimed at attracting top international students for Master’s and PhD programs in France.
  Note: The scholarship does not cover tuition fees but provides generous financial support for living expenses, travel, and insurance.
• Program Link: Campus France – Eiffel
• Contact Information:
  Campus France – Programme France Excellence Eiffel
  28 rue de la Grange-aux-Belles, 75010 Paris
• Application Deadline: 8 January 2026

• Country: United Kingdom
• Benefits: Full tuition coverage, living expenses, travel costs
• Requirements: Admission to the University of Cambridge, academic excellence, leadership potential
• Description: A prestigious international scholarship for Master’s and PhD studies, awarding around 100 students annually from around the world.
• Program Link: Gates Cambridge

• Country: United Kingdom
• Benefits: Full tuition coverage + living stipend
• Requirements: Outstanding academic achievement
• Description: Awards approximately 140 new scholarships each year, covering all graduate-level fields at the University of Oxford.
• Program Link: Clarendon Scholarships

• Country: United States
• Benefits: Tuition coverage, living stipend, travel allowance
• Requirements: Admission to a graduate program at Stanford University, academic excellence, demonstrated leadership and impact potential
• Description: A fully funded program that aims to develop a community of future global leaders across diverse academic disciplines.
• Program Link:  Knight-Hennessy Scholars

• Country: Australia
• Benefits: Full tuition coverage, comprehensive health insurance, monthly living stipend
• Requirements: A qualification equivalent to Australian First-Class Honours, and proof of English language proficiency
• Description: Scholarships designed for postgraduate study—2 years for Master’s and 3 years for PhD, with possible extensions.
• Program Link: Adelaide University Scholarships

• Country: China
• Benefits: Full tuition, accommodation and meals, international travel, health insurance
• Requirements: Bachelor’s degree, strong academic record, leadership skills, age 18–29, English proficiency
• Description: A prestigious one-year Master’s program at Tsinghua University in Beijing designed to prepare future global leaders.
• Program Link:  Schwarzman Scholars

• Country: Multiple countries
• Benefits: Full tuition coverage, international travel tickets, living stipend, health insurance
• Requirements: Applicant must be from a developing country, have at least two years of experience in development-related work, and commit to returning home after graduation
• Description: This program supports students from developing nations to pursue Master’s studies at selected universities worldwide, with the goal of advancing development in their home countries.
• Program Link: World Bank Scholarships

The DataX Lab at UNLV offers a fully funded RA position in Bio-AI, focusing on Explainable & Trustworthy AI, medical image analysis, and AI for precision medicine.

Eligibility: Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS or related field; strong Python skills; experience with deep learning (PyTorch/TensorFlow); familiarity with modern DL models (publications are a plus).

Benefits: Monthly stipend, full tuition, health insurance, access to the RebelX GPU Cluster, interdisciplinary collaboration with medical centers, and co-authorship opportunities with experienced faculty.

Apply by: December 31
Email: Mingon.kang@unlv.edu
Subject: “Research Assistant Position Application – DataX Lab”
More info: https://www.dataxlab.org/index.php

Smith Engineering at Queen’s University announces multiple fully funded positions for Master’s students, PhD students, and Postdoctoral researchers across a broad range of engineering disciplines.

Research Areas:
AI; Biomedical Engineering; Batteries & Energy Storage; Carbon Conversion; Kinetics & Dynamics; High-Performance Computing; Human Factors; Power Electronics; Polymers; Robotics; Sensors; Smart Mining; Software Engineering; Water Engineering.

Funding:
40 fully funded positions for MSc/PhD/Postdocs, with guaranteed funding packages for full-time graduate students.

How to Apply:
Contact project supervisors directly and submit a CV and academic transcript.

Details & Portal:
https://iris.smithengineering.queensu.ca/join-us/

The GCER Lab announces two funded GRA positions (Master’s or PhD).
Research areas: GeoAI for agricultural planning, deep learning–based image classification, and scalable data processing.

Eligibility: Bachelor’s in Agricultural & Biological Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; English proficiency (IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 79).

Apply: https://forms.gle/MS6JTFD1C1zgxzdUA
Lab info: https://www.gcerlab.com/

Imperial College London invites outstanding students to apply for a PhD position with Dr. Xiangkong (Elvis) Cao. The project focuses on hybrid photonic–thermal systems for solar-powered carbon management (e.g., direct air capture and carbon conversion), addressing multiscale design challenges using AI-driven modeling and optimization, advanced manufacturing (3D printing), and integration of multiple energy sources.

The PhD candidate will engage with the Grantham Institute for Climate Change and the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Apply / Inquiries: elvis.cao@imperial.ac.uk
Required: Statement of Purpose, CV, ≥2 recommendation letters
Details: https://lnkd.in/evjVhYBQ

A fully funded PhD position is available to join the research group of Yanqing Su. The project focuses on computational catalysis, including DFT studies of surface adsorption and reaction mechanisms, and quantum computing applications for catalysis and materials modeling.

Requirements: Proven DFT/surface chemistry experience; strong interest in quantum computing; programming skills (Python/C++/Fortran); HPC experience; Git/GitHub familiarity; GPA ≥ 3.0.
Benefits: Full funding (stipend + tuition) at a Carnegie R1 university.
Apply: Email yanqing.su@ou.edu with subject “Ph.D. Student Position Application – Computational Catalysis”; attach CV, unofficial transcripts, and 3 references.
Location: Norman, Oklahoma, USA.

ESSEC Business School invites applications for its PhD Program in Digitalization and Management Information Systems for the 2025–2026 academic year.

Scholarship Benefits:

• Full tuition waiver
• Annual net stipend > €25,000
• Research & conference funding
• Potential Associate Lecturer contract in Year 5

Program Focus:
Generative AI & the future of work; digital platforms & blockchain; digital transformation & digital finance; data analytics & data governance.

Admissions:

• Apply online
• Deadlines: January 15 and May 1, 2025
• English-taught (no French required)

More Info & Contact:
Prof. Harris Kyriakou – kyriakou@essec.edu

Sharon Di is recruiting 1–2 PhD students to join her group beginning Fall 2026.
Research areas include generative models (diffusion models, LLMs), policy evaluation with sequential learning and sensor data, VR/AR for traffic simulation and digital twins, and PDE-based modeling of rare events. Research roles are also available for outstanding undergraduate and master’s students, with priority to those planning to apply for the PhD.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Data Science/Operations Research (or related); strong background in computer vision or statistics; experience with vision systems, VR/AR, RL, or game theory; strong math, programming, and data skills; interest in autonomous driving and mobility.

Apply: Email sharon.di@columbia.edu with CV, transcripts, and a short motivation statement, or apply via the program portal by December 15.
Lab: DitecT Lab (Smart Cities, digital twins, autonomous vehicles).
Links: https://lnkd.in/gsh8t4Mj | https://sharondi-columbia.wixsite.com/ditectlab/home-1

Prof. Yuzhe Yang’s Lab at UCLA is recruiting PhD students and Postdoctoral researchers to work on Foundation Models, Generative AI, and AI applications in health, medicine, and scientific discovery.

Apply via:

• Computer Science (CS) PhD program
• Computational Medicine (CompMed) PhD program

More info: https://cs.ucla.edu/~yuzhe

The research group is seeking 1–2 fully funded PhD students to join in Fall 2026. The work focuses on foundations of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to accelerate scientific discovery and engineering design.

Application details: https://lnkd.in/gU5dgd9B
Group website: https://lnkd.in/g7bd-4ex

The Department of Computer Science at San Diego State University (SDSU), an R1 top-tier research university, is offering two fully funded PhD positions in Artificial Intelligence under the supervision of Dr. Salimeh Sekeh.

Research Areas:
Open-world learning with foundation models; multi-expert reasoning for vision-language models; trustworthy and reliable AI.

Qualifications:
Master’s in CS/Engineering/Math (or exceptional Bachelor’s with strong research); strong math and programming background; experience with foundation or vision-language models is a plus.

Program Highlights:
R1 research environment; joint PhD programs with UC Irvine (UCI) and UC San Diego (UCSD); location in San Diego, California.

Apply:
Email CV, cover letter, transcripts, and test scores to sekah@sdsu.edu
Subject: PhD Application 2026

The Kean University Department of Computer Science is accepting applications for Master’s and PhD programs for upcoming semesters.

Programs:

• Sc. in Computer Science (30 credits)
• D. in Computer Science (the 5th CS PhD program in New Jersey)

Study Areas:
AI & Machine Learning; Data Science & Cybersecurity; Software Engineering & Systems; Human-Centered Computing; Generative AI.

Advantages:
Research-intensive R2 environment; direct faculty supervision; research funding for PhD; strong preparation for industry and academia.

Deadlines:

• International: Fall Apr 1 | Spring Oct 1
• Domestic: Fall Jun 30 | Spring Dec 1

Admission:
Bachelor’s in CS or related field (GPA ≥ 3.0). PhD applicants also need research evidence, a statement of purpose, and recommendation letters.

Contact: cstgrad@kean.edu (Dr. Diane Kwak, Graduate Programs Coordinator)

The Leverage Lab, led by Dr. Delian Tolbert Smith, offers a fully funded PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering. The lab focuses on inclusive STEM research at the intersection of design, equity, and everyday learning.

Research Areas: Multimodal ML analytics; community-based research in informal learning; human-centered design; equitable, culturally relevant engineering education.
Concentrations: Decision Science & OR; Human Factors; Integrated Design & Manufacturing.

Requirements: Bachelor’s or Master’s in a relevant field; GPA ≥ 3.5/4.0; strong math and programming background.
Funding: 5 years full funding (stipend, tuition waiver, health insurance).

Apply / Info: LeverageLab@umich.edu
https://umdearborn.edu/RackhamPhD-ISE

The PENSA Lab, led by Dr. Sejia Geng, is recruiting multiple fully funded PhD students. Research spans power system dynamics, control, and stability, decentralized control of networked systems, data-driven and nonlinear control, machine/reinforcement learning for power systems, and differential geometric methods.

Qualifications: Strong math background; experience in control/dynamical systems, optimization/ML, differential geometry, or power systems/electronics. Master’s preferred, not required.

Funding: Full support (stipend, tuition, health insurance) in a multidisciplinary environment at Johns Hopkins University.

Apply:

• Apply via ECE or Applied Mathematics & Statistics departments
• Email CV, transcripts, and a brief research statement to sgeng@jhu.edu

The NextG Lab, led by Dr. Vijay K. Shah, is recruiting 1–2 PhD researchers and 1–2 undergraduate researchers to work on AI-enabled Open RAN and emerging 6G technologies, with applications in Urban Air Mobility, XR/VR, and Robotics.

Requirements: Strong interest in hands-on research in next-generation wireless systems. Current ECE/CS undergraduates at NC State receive priority for undergraduate roles (possible start Spring 2026).

Apply: Email CV (and supporting documents) to vijay.shah@ncsu.edu (no LinkedIn DMs).

A research lab in the Department of Mechanical Engineering is recruiting Master’s and PhD students to work on advanced materials research.

Research Areas:
Surface engineering & coatings; alloy design; metal additive manufacturing (3D printing); corrosion & materials durability; structural and functional materials.

Focus:
Design and fabrication of high-performance, high-durability materials, with a strong emphasis on medical applications, integrating science, engineering, and innovation.

Funding & Benefits:

• Full tuition coverage
• Monthly stipend
• Projects funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF)
• Access to excellent facilities and strong industry collaborations in the Atlanta area

Eligible Backgrounds:
Mechanical Engineering; Materials Science & Engineering; Manufacturing Engineering; Chemical Engineering; or related fields.

Apply:
Email CV and a short research interest statement to TM2labKSU@gmail.com

ESSEC offers a fully funded PhD in Digitalization & Management Information Systems, including a full tuition waiver, annual net stipend > €25,000, research and conference funding, and potential eligibility for an Associate Lecturer contract in Year 5.

The program studies the impact of digital technologies on organizations and society (AI & the future of work, digital platforms & blockchain, big data & analytics, digital governance, digital transformation, and sustainable IS). Training combines strong theory, qualitative & quantitative methods, data science, and collaboration with leading faculty.

Language: English (no French required)
Deadlines: January 15 and May 1
Contact: Prof. Harris Kyriakou – kyriakou@essec.edu