Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech)
TalTech Doctoral Funding for International Students
The TalTech Doctoral Funding for International Students is a partially-funded scholarship from Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) for PhD pursuing any field in Estonia. Deadline: Tied to annual doctoral admission cycles.
- Funding
- Partial Funding
- Degree levels
- PhD
- Where
- Estonia
- Funded by
- university
Key Facts at a Glance
- Amount
- No tuition; Early Stage Researcher salary at least the Estonian average wage (pro-rated); government allowance EUR 660/month for those matriculated before 2022/23; mobility grants up to EUR 2,000 per visit
- Deadline
- Tied to annual doctoral admission cycles
- Host countries
- Estonia
- Fields
- Any field
Eligibility Criteria
Open to international applicants Academic Requirements You must be admitted as a doctoral candidate at TalTech. The funding covers enrolled candidates, including those admitted as Early Stage Researchers and industrial doctoral candidates who combine research with work at a partner organisation. Visiting and external students are not eligible. Nationality Requirements The funding is open to international applicants. There is no nationality restriction stated for the doctoral funding itself, so admission to a doctoral position is the main gate.
Scholarship Benefits
- No tuition fees for PhD studies at TalTech.
- Employment as an Early Stage Researcher with a monthly salary set at least at the Estonian average wage, adjusted to workload, and potentially higher depending on the position.
- A government doctoral allowance of EUR 660 per month for candidates matriculated before the 2022/2023 academic year studying full-time.
- Mobility grants of up to EUR 2,000 per visit for short international research stays, covering living and accommodation allowances, conference fees, and travel based on distance.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Tied to annual doctoral admission cycles
Verify eligibility and deadlines on the official scholarship page before applying.