18 Fully Funded PhD Scholarships in Europe (2027 Intake)

• Most PhDs in Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Sweden are salaried employee positions, not stipends — you get a payslip and pay tax like any employee
• Highest confirmed figure below: EPFL Switzerland, CHF 55,000/year gross
• Several deadlines below are not yet published for 2027 — check the linked official page directly closer to your target start date
• Open to Pakistani applicants: all 18 below, unless noted otherwise

1. Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks

Country: Multi-country, EU and associated countries | Field: Any field, depending on the specific consortium

Funding: Full paid employment contract. Living allowance of €4,250/month before country correction and mandatory deductions, plus a separate €1,600/month research and training contribution paid to your host institution, not to you directly