The application period for the 2026 Doctoral Scholarship competition has officially come to a close! We extend our heartfelt thanks to every applicant for their dedication, effort, and enthusiasm throughout the process. This year, we received a record number of applications—709 in total.

Next, all submissions will undergo a comprehensive and rigorous evaluation by an independent selection committee to ensure fairness and excellence.

We look forward to unveiling the new Scholars who will join the 2026 cohort in April. In the meantime, stay tuned for key updates—and best of luck to all candidates!