Scholarship
UBD Graduate Research Scholarship (UGRS)
A competitive scholarship for high-quality PhD students to conduct research in an international, research-intensive environment. It is designed to attract top talent to contribute to the university's research output.
About this scholarship
UBD Graduate Research Scholarship (UGRS) is offered by Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) for study in Brunei at phd level. The award is valued at Full tuition waiver, BND 2,200 monthly stipend, free on-campus accommodation, and up to BND 3,000 for research/conference funding., provided as tuition and living support. Funding is awarded for a single cycle and is not listed as renewable.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive Full tuition waiver, BND 2,200 monthly stipend, free on-campus accommodation, and up to BND 3,000 for research/conference funding.. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at phd level. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
Must hold a Master's degree or a First Class Bachelor's degree from a top university. Candidates must be under 30 (exceptions possible), meet UBD admission requirements, and submit a high-quality research proposal.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-07-01. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
phd
Funding basis
Merit-based
Key details
- Provider
- Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD)
- Country
- Brunei
- Award
- Full tuition waiver, BND 2,200 monthly stipend, free on-campus accommodation, and up to BND 3,000 for research/conference funding.
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- phd
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- 2026-07-01
- Renewable
- No
- Verified by Eternity
- Not yet verified
- Last verified
- 2026-09-02
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
View official scholarship sourceLast verified 2026-09-02
