Global Universities Association and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Russia
The Open Doors olympiad offers winners and runners up tuition free study at leading Russian universities, including a government scholarship covering full tuition and a monthly stipend at the doctoral level. Registration for the current cycle runs from 20 August to 1 November 2026, with the portfolio stage continuing into mid November.
International students and graduates of any age applying through the online olympiad, with subject tracks in Russian or English
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European Commission
Who can apply: Graduates of any nationality holding a bachelors degree and applying to a participating Erasmus Mundus joint programme
United States Department of State
Who can apply: Citizens of participating countries holding a strong first degree, with selection and deadlines managed by Fulbright commissions and United…
German Academic Exchange Service
Who can apply: Graduates from developing countries with at least two years of professional experience applying to eligible development related courses