In the autumn. The window normally closes across December and January, and attesting certificates and drafting a proposal is what consumes the time. With no fee to pay, time is the only real constraint.
Multi-country · Closed for this cycle
IsDB 2026–2027
The 2026–2027 cycle closed on 31 January 2026. The programme again ran across five levels — bachelor’s, TVET diplomas, master’s, PhD and postdoctoral — and charged no application fee at any stage.
Key dates
| Stage | When | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application deadline | 31 January 2026 | Confirmed |
| Selection process | Spring – summer 2026 | Last cycle’s — not yet confirmed |
| Academic year begins | Autumn 2026 | Last cycle’s — not yet confirmed |
| Next cycle expected | December 2026 – January 2027 | Last cycle’s — not yet confirmed |
Rows marked “last cycle’s” are guidance only — this cycle’s official notice is not published yet. Confirm every date against the official source below before you apply.
What this cycle pays
- Tuition fees and accommodation costs
- A monthly living stipend plus a books and clothing allowance
- Return air tickets and a medical allowance
Questions about this cycle
No, at no stage — IsDB states this explicitly. Anyone asking you for a fee should be treated as fraudulent; applications should only ever go through the official portal.
Official source
This page was written from: IsDB — scholarship programmes. When the notice changes, this page is updated to match.
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