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Fulbright Doctoral Degree (PhD) Scholarship

Fully FundedPhD36 monthsOpen · closes 15 Feb 2027

The Fulbright PhD Scholarship provides 3 years of fully funded doctoral study at a US university for Indonesian citizens holding a master's degree. Administered by AMINEF, it covers tuition, living allowance, airfare, and health insurance. Preference is given to those planning academic careers in Indonesia. Note: the parallel DIKTI-Fulbright track for NIDN lecturers is currently on hiatus. Deadline: February 15.

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Quick info

Application status

Open · closes 15 Feb 2027
United States
PhD
36 months
Open to: Indonesia
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Info sourced from official providers. Always verify deadlines, requirements, and eligibility directly before applying.

What you get

  • Full tuition and fees at the US university
  • Monthly maintenance allowance
  • Round-trip international airfare
  • Health and accident insurance
  • Book and supplies allowance
  • Pre-academic English language training (if required)

Requirements

First degree: Required
Professional experience: not specified
Country restriction: Indonesia

Detailed requirements

  • - Indonesian citizen, currently residing in Indonesia
  • - Hold a master's degree (S2)
  • - Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • - Minimum TOEFL ITP 575 / TOEFL iBT 90 / IELTS 7.0 / Duolingo 135
  • - Intention to take up or return to an academic position upon completion
  • - Preference given to applicants who plan to teach or do research at an Indonesian university or research institution
  • - Demonstrated leadership qualities and community service experience
  • - Strong commitment to return to Indonesia after completing the scholarship
  • - Not currently receiving another scholarship
  • - All disciplines eligible EXCEPT medicine related to patient care

Who can apply

Indonesian citizens with a master's degree (S2) who wish to pursue a full doctoral degree at a US university, with preference for those intending to return to academic or research positions in Indonesia.

Application window

Open · closes 15 Feb 2027

Dates are based on data sourced from official providers (2025–2026 cycle). Deadlines may shift between intake years. Always verify on the official website before applying.

Important dates

Application deadline: February 15 (annually)
Note: DIKTI-funded parallel program for NIDN lecturers is currently ON HIATUS - prospective lecturer applicants should apply through this standard PhD scholarship
Grant start: typically August/September of award year
Apply online at: https://stu.aminef.or.id/grantee/

How to apply

  1. 1Register and create an account at: https://stu.aminef.or.id/grantee/
  2. 2Complete the online application form including: one-page study objective, one-page personal statement, bibliography of published work, and academic writing sample
  3. 3Upload: TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo score (less than 2 years old), 3 letters of reference, legalized master's + bachelor's transcripts and diplomas (Indonesian + English), KTP or passport, CV
  4. 4Submit before February 15
  5. 5Only shortlisted applicants will be notified for interview
  6. 6Program questions: infofulbright_ind@aminef.or.id
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Fulbright / AMINEF

Fulbright / AMINEF

United States

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