The new EAIE Doctoral Research Grants: Empowering ideas, enabling change

At the EAIE, we believe that advancing international higher education starts with empowering the people behind the ideas. Guided by this commitment, we’re thrilled to introduce the EAIE Doctoral Research Grants, empowering the next generation of researchers to shape the future of international education.
This initiative is a key milestone in delivering our Strategy 2026, offering a one-of-a-kind opportunity to contribute to a more inclusive and impactful future. Here’s what sets the EAIE Doctoral Research Grants apart:
- Developing the sector: Empowering early-stage researchers who are asking bold, sector-shaping questions.
- Pushing boundaries: Advancing the field by exploring new trends and producing insights that shape policy and practice.
- Fostering deeper understanding: By taking an active role in expanding the field's collective knowledge.
The EAIE Doctoral Research Grants reflect our commitment to inspiring and uniting the community, not just at our annual conference but throughout the year—connecting professionals, policy-makers and scholars through ideas that matter.
EAIE Research Agenda
With this grant initiative, we’re opening doors to new voices, fresh insights, and research that can shape a more inclusive and responsible future. It forms an essential part of our Research Agenda.
By thoughtfully leveraging our resources, the EAIE aims to support dynamic synergies between the realities of international higher education policy and practice and innovative, forward-thinking scholarship. Because when we invest in knowledge, we invest in the impact of internationalisation.
The opportunity to apply for an EAIE Doctoral Research Grant is open until 01 August. You can learn all about the application process by visiting our research page here.