Applications will be open for the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies Scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year, welcoming students to pursue Master’s and Doctoral programs in fields such as Public Policy, Development Economics, Social Sciences, Humanities, and more. The application window runs from September 1, 2025, to January 15, 2026, with the academic year starting in August 2026. These scholarships are fully or partially funded, covering tuition, accommodation, stipends, and health insurance for eligible candidates.
They are available to Qatari nationals, residents, and international students, with options based on merit (Tamim Scholarship) or financial need (Sanad Scholarship for Master’s; phased scholarships for Doctoral studies). There is no application fee, and all applications must be submitted online via the Doha Institute’s admission portal. Check more MS and PhD positions
Key Details
- Application Period: September 1, 2025 – January 15, 2026
- Degree Level: MS and PhD
- Academic Year: Starts August 2026
- Application Fee: None
Master’s Programs Scholarships
The Doha Institute offers two main types of scholarships for Master’s students: Tamim Scholarship (merit-based) and Sanad Scholarship (need-based).
Tamim Scholarship
- Eligibility: Open to Qatari nationals, residents, and exceptional international students from the Arab world.
- Benefits:
- Full tuition coverage
- Free accommodation in institute dormitories (for international students)
- Monthly stipend
- Health insurance
- Criteria: Based on academic excellence and merit.
Sanad Scholarship
- Eligibility: Open to Qatari nationals, residents, and international students with demonstrated financial need.
- Benefits:
- Partial to full tuition coverage (10% to 100%)
- Free accommodation in institute dormitories (for international students)
- Monthly stipend
- Health insurance
- Criteria: Based on financial need.
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How to Apply for Master’s Scholarships
- Process: Admitted students receive a scholarship application form from the Admissions Office. Submit the form with all required documents.
- Key Conditions:
- Scholarships cannot be combined with other external scholarships.
- Students must maintain good academic standing to retain the scholarship.
- Not available for Executive Master’s, Diploma programs, or specialized certificates.
- Students who previously received the same scholarship are ineligible.
Doctoral Studies Scholarships
Doctoral scholarships are awarded in three phases, each with specific requirements and benefits.
Phase 1: Coursework Scholarship
- Eligibility:
- Must be admitted to the Doha Institute.
- Unable to afford doctoral degree costs and have no other scholarships.
- Benefits: Covers tuition for two semesters to complete first-phase courses.
- Note: Additional fees apply if courses are not completed within two semesters.
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Phase 2: Prospectus Scholarship
- Eligibility: Minimum GPA of 3.5 in first-phase courses.
- Benefits: Covers one academic year for full-time prospectus reading.
Phase 3: Dissertation Scholarship
- Eligibility: Must pass the comprehensive exam and complete prospectus tasks.
- Benefits: Covers two academic years, with possible extension upon approval.
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How to Apply for Doctoral Scholarships
- Process: Admitted students receive a scholarship application form from the Admissions Office. Submit with all required documents.
- Key Conditions:
- Cannot combine with other scholarships without Doctoral Studies Board approval.
- Full scholarship recipients must work 10 hours per week for the Institute (e.g., research or teaching). Partial scholarship hours are proportional, up to 15 hours per week.
- Students who previously received the same scholarship are ineligible.
- The Doctoral Studies Board determines work assignments.
Admission Requirements
Master’s Programs
General Conditions
- Bachelor’s degree (full-time study) with minimum grades as specified by the Institute.
- Final-year BA students can apply if they graduate by July 1, 2025.
- Proficiency in Arabic (non-native speakers take an Arabic test) and English (IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 59, or DELF B2 50).
- Students are exempted from the English language requirement if they submit an official statement from the university that English is the language of instruction during the undergraduate stage.
- Only one application is allowed; duplicates are disregarded.
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Required Documents
- Completed online application form with all supporting documents.
- Official ID (Passport for international students, Qatari ID for residents/citizens).
- Certified bachelor’s degree and transcripts (translated into Arabic or English).
- Two academic references (a third from a supervisor is optional).
- English proficiency test scores (exempt if degree was from an English-medium university).
- Personal statement.
- Updated CV.
- Academic essay (for School of Social Sciences and Humanities applicants).
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Doctoral Programs
General Conditions
- Bachelor’s degree (GPA ≥ 3.20) and Master’s degree (GPA ≥ 3.50) in the field or related discipline from an accredited university.
- Full-time study for both degrees.
- Proficiency in Arabic and English (IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 79, unless exempt).
- Only one application allowed; duplicates are disregarded.
Required Documents
- Completed online application form with all supporting documents.
- Official ID (Passport for international students, Qatari ID for residents/citizens).
- Certified bachelor’s and master’s degrees and transcripts (translated into Arabic or English).
- English proficiency test scores (exempt if degree was from an English-medium university).
- Master’s thesis, capstone, or research sample.
- Statement of interest.
- Preliminary doctoral dissertation proposal.
- Three academic reference letters.
- Updated CV.
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Academic Programs
School of Economics, Administration and Public Policy
- Public Policy
- Development Economics
- Public Administration
- Executive Master of Public Administration
School of Social Sciences and Humanities
- Clinical Psychology
- Comparative Literature
- Conflict Management and Humanitarian Action
- Critical Security Studies
- History
- Human Rights
- Journalism
- Linguistics and Arabic Lexicography
- Media Studies
- Philosophy
- Politics and International Relations
- Social Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology and Anthropology
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Doctoral Programs
- History
- Media Studies
- Critical Security Studies
- Political Science and International Relations
- Linguistics and Arabic Lexicography
- Sociology
- Public Administration
- Development Economics
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Application Process
- Online Portal: Apply via the Doha Institute’s admission portal (Link below)
- Steps:
- Create an account on the portal.
- Complete the application form, saving progress as needed.
- Upload all required documents.
- Request references via the portal; referees complete forms online.
- Check reference status and send reminders if needed.
