24 February 2026

Call for Applications for the Master’s Program at Nalanda University The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research is accepting applications for a two-year Master’s program in the following disciplines at Nalanda University in India: Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religions, Historical Studies, World Literature, International Relations and Peace Studies, Archaeology, Mathematical Economics, Ecology and Environmental Studies, and Sustainable Development Management. To participate in the program, which closes in the third week of June 2026, candidates are invited to register on the website: https://nalandauniv.edu.in/

The Islamic University of Technology (IUT) Scholarship Program for the 2026/2027 Academic Year. The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has received an offer of Master’s and PhD scholarships at the Islamic University of Technology (IUT) in Dhaka, Bangladesh, offered by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to its member states. Those interested in this program are invited to visit the following link to learn about the scholarship application requirements and download the application form: https://admission.iutoic-dhaka.edu/international-students/general-information

Call for applications for the ISA scholarship with GSR 2026 in the maritime sector The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has received an offer for a fully funded 8- to 12-week training program, launched by the International Seabed Authority (ISA) in cooperation with Global Sea Mineral Resources NV, to be held in Antwerp, Belgium, focusing on maritime engineering. Interested candidates under 35 years of age with a Master’s degree in offshore structural engineering are invited to learn more about the application requirements on the following website: https://isa.org.jm/gsr%20pmn%20internship%20dst/ and apply via the portal: https://trainingapp.isa.org.jm/login?returnUrl=admin, before March 15, 2026.

Call for Applications for the 2026 ISA Scholarship Program The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has received an offer for a fully funded three (3) week training program, launched by International Sea Mineral Resources NV, to be held in Antwerp, Belgium, focusing on cutting-edge dredging technologies and equipment. Interested candidates, under 45 years of age, preferably with a degree in a field related to offshore activities, are invited to learn more about the application requirements on the following website: https://isa.org.jm/gsr-pmn_professiona!%20training/ and apply via the portal: https://trainingapp.isa.org.jm/login?returnUrl=Admin before February 28, 2026.