Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies

PhD scholarships

A list of relevant scholarships for your PhD programme
The Erasmus University, Rotterdam Campus

Thank you for your interest in the PhD programme at IHS. We understand that organising and financing your research can be a challenge for many, and we hope this page will help guide you through that process.

Below, you’ll find an overview of various opportunities that may be relevant to you. While the scholarships are not directly administered by IHS, this overview serves as a valuable starting point for identifying potential sources of financial support early in the application process.

Latin America

For: Chilean nationals
Covers: Full tuition + €1,200/month stipend + travel and insurance
Deadline: 22 April 2025 (Application opened 19 March)
Duration: Up to 4 years
Requirements:

  • Admission letter
  • Supervision confirmation
  • Invoice

For: Paraguayan nationals
Covers: Full tuition, travel, stipend (up to $250,000 total)
Deadline: 2 May 2025
Duration: Up to 4 years
Requirements:

  • Admission letter
  • MoU if needed

For: Colombian nationals
Covers: Up to $50,000 total (50% scholarship, 50% repayable loan)
Deadline: 29 February 2025
Duration: 2–4 years
Requirements:

  • Admission letter
  • Budget plan

For: Mexican nationals
Covers: Tuition €9,368/year + €1,090/month living allowance + FUNED top-up (€15,000 USD loan)
Deadline: 1 April 2025 (Opened 1 February)
Duration: Up to 4 years
Requirements:

  • Admission letter
  • Tuition statement

Tuition discount letter

Australia

For: Australian citizens
Covers: AUD 300,000 total (~€172,000)
Deadline: 1 July 2025 (Applications open 1 May)
Duration: Up to 3 years
Requirements:

  • Strong academic record
  • Leadership potential
  • Admission confirmation

For more information check out the website of the John Monash Foundation website.

For: Indigenous Australians
Covers: AUD 75,000/year (≈ EUR 42,300)
Deadline: 31 January 2025 (Application opened 30 September 2024)
Duration: Year-by-year application
Requirements:

  • Admission letter
  • Co-supervision plan

North-Africa & the Middle East

For: UAE nationals
Covers: Full tuition + €2,500–€3,700 monthly stipend
Deadline: 30 April 2025
Duration: Up to 4 years
Requirements:

  • Admission letter
  • Visa support documentation

Note: Fully covers IHS tuition (€12,500/year) and living expenses.

For more information explore the MOE Scholarship overview.

For: Arab students accepted in Dutch universities
Covers: Up to €15,000/year
Deadline: 31 March 2025
Duration: Varies
Requirements:

  • Admission letter
  • Research supervision
    Note: Covers IHS tuition; living allowance may be insufficient.

Asia

For: Marginalised Indian students under 35
Covers: Full tuition + $15,400/year living allowance + additional support
Deadline: 27 April 2025 (Application opened 19 March)
Duration: Up to 4 years
Requirements:

  • Admission letter

For: Indian nationals under 30
Covers: Up to $100,000 total (tuition, stipend, travel)
Deadline: 31 March 2025 (Opened 1 January)
Duration: 9 months to 4 years
Requirements:

  • Admission letter
  • Supervisor confirmation

For: Indonesian citizens
Covers: Full tuition, stipend, travel
Deadline: 17 February 2025 (Application opened 17 January)
Duration: Up to 4 years
Requirements:

  • Admission letter
  • MoU

For: Chinese nationals
Covers: Living allowance (€24,000/year), insurance, accommodation
Deadline: 31 March 2025 (Opened 1 December 2024)
Duration: Up to 4 years
Requirements:

  • Admission letter
  • CSC nomination
  • Supervisor confirmation

Sub-Saharan Africa

For: South African citizens under 35
Covers: Up to €96,380 total
Deadline: 20 February 2025 (Opened 1 November 2024)
Duration: Up to 4 years
Requirements:

  • Admission letter
  • Research relevance

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