Applications are now open for the ICEGOV 2026 Scholarships offered by the United Nations University (UNU-EGOV).This is a partial funding opportunity to support authors of accepted papers in attending the International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance (ICEGOV 2026). The conference focuses on digital governance, electronic governance, and the use of technology to improve public services and governance.
It will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 28 September to 1 October 2026.There is no application fee. The scholarship is open primarily to students and authors from emerging countries, though any author of an accepted paper may apply..You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.
Key Details:
- Degree Level: Not a degree program, supports conference participation and paper presentation for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral students
- Host Country: Saudi Arabia
- Conference Dates: 28 September – 1 October 2026 (Riyadh)
- Application Deadline: 24 July 2026
- Scholarship Type: Partial funding
- Application Fee: None
- Open for: Authors of accepted papers (preference for students from low-, lower-middle-, and upper-middle-income economies)
- Host Institution: United Nations University (UNU-EGOV)
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What This Scholarship Offers:
- Free conference registration, allowing full access to all sessions, networking events, and presentations
- A lump sum of 300 USD to help with related expenses
- Opportunity to present their research work on an international stage
- Chance to build valuable academic and professional networks with global experts in digital governance
- Exposure to the latest innovations, research, and practices in electronic governance and public sector digital transformation
- Recognition and visibility for their work within the global e-governance community
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Eligibility Criteria:
Preference is given to applicants who meet both of the following:
- Are enrolled as students (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral) during the academic year 2025/26
- Come from a low-income, lower-middle-income, or upper-middle-income economy according to the latest World Bank classification
Additional notes:
- Post-doctoral researchers are not considered students for this scholarship.
- Any author of an accepted paper can apply, but only one author per paper is allowed. Multiple applications from the same paper may lead to disqualification.
- Full physical attendance for all four conference days (plus Doctoral Colloquium if applicable) is mandatory to receive the 300 USD payment after the event.
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Eligible Fields:
- Building Trust through Inclusive and Ethical Digital Governance
- Securing Digital Governance: Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Sovereignty
- Harnessing AI for Public Good: Balancing Innovation and Responsibility
- Digital Transformation and Innovation in the Public Sector
- Harnessing Emerging Technologies for Smarter Public Services
- New Metrics and Approaches for Measuring Digital Governance Success
- Building Digital Public Infrastructure for Scalable and Inclusive Services
- e-Democracy and e-Participation
- Digital Technologies and Sustainable Development
- Smart Cities and Open Data
- Governance, Digital Legislation, and Policy
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How to Apply:
- Ensure you have an accepted paper for ICEGOV 2026.
- Visit the official scholarships page on the ICEGOV website.
- Fill out the scholarship application form completely and accurately.
- Submit before the deadline of 24 July 2026.
- Only one form per applicant will be considered (the most recent submission).
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