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ICRS PhD Scholarship 2026: Fully Funded Doctoral Program

The Indonesian Consortium for Religious Studies (ICRS) is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the ICRS PhD Scholarship 2026, offered under the Beasiswa Indonesia Bangkit program by the Ministry of Religious Affairs in collaboration with LPDP.

This fully funded doctoral program provides a unique opportunity for scholars who are interested in exploring religion through interdisciplinary and interreligious perspectives, while engaging with both local and global issues.

Scholarship Coverage

The ICRS PhD Scholarship offers comprehensive financial support for up to four years, including:

  • Full tuition fee coverage
  • Monthly living allowance
  • Health insurance
  • Book allowance

This support enables students to fully focus on their academic journey and research.

Application Timeline

  • Application Period: 1 April – 31 May
  • Selection Process: June – July
  • Start of Study: August 2026

 

In addition to its unique consortium model and interdisciplinary PhD programs, ICRS also offers a range of scholarship opportunities to support its students. ICRS students have been supported by a number of partial and full scholarships. Below is a list of potential funding sources (which will be updated as more information becomes available). Please note that each scholarship has specific eligibility requirements, and not all applicants may qualify for every scheme.

Prospective students are therefore strongly encouraged to carefully review the criteria of each scholarship before applying.

Indonesian students:

  1. LPDP( Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education Agency) pays for full scholarship (tuition, fees, living costs and some research support).
  2. Beasiswa Unggulan(Excellence Scholarship)
  3. Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA). The Scholarship is a full scholarship which is a collaborative scholarship program between the Ministry of Religious Affairs and LPDP which is given to graduates of the master's program who meet the specified requirements to continue their doctoral studies at Indonesian universities.

International students:

  1. United Board pays for full scholarship (tuition, fees, living costs), visa, health insurance and international travel. More information please visit here
  2. KNB, more information please visit here
  3. Universitas Gadjah Mada World Class University (https://wcu.ugm.ac.id/)
  4. SYLF/Sasakawa

In general students send their applications for the scholarships themselves. ICRS is happy to support their applications, if needed.

ICRS Scholarship

ICRS offers exciting scholarship opportunities for students eager to conduct research for their dissertations. Additionally, ICRS is establishing its own Scholarship Fund, supported by generous donations from alumni and other benefactors. Students who do not secure external funding can apply for an ICRS scholarship once admitted.

The scholarships available include full and partial awards. Partial scholarships cover tuition fees and require a commitment of six hours of work per week, which could involve tasks like writing for the website, assisting professors, or supporting various research programs and events. Full scholarship recipients may have additional obligations based on the research project to which they are assigned. 

Each year, a select number of scholarships are awarded based on both need and merit, making the process competitive. Recipients sign an annual contract and undergo an evaluation each semester to ensure they maintain high academic and work performance standards. The ICRS scholarship provides funding for up to eight semesters, providing ongoing support throughout the duration of your studies, contingent on satisfactory evaluations.

Take advantage of this opportunity to advance your research and academic career with the support of ICRS!

PC USA Scholarship

PC USA pays for partial scholarship (tuition and fees), based on a proposal from ICRS and availability of funds in a given year. This scholarship is given to Indonesians and international students.

Estimated Living Costs

To help prospective students plan their financial needs, the following is an approximate breakdown of living expenses during the program:

  • Monthly living cost (single student): IDR 3,500,000
  • Additional annual expenses (books, photocopying, occasional travel, etc.): IDR 10,000,000

Estimated Total Cost per Year

  • Indonesian students: IDR 94,000,000
  • International students: IDR 114,000,000

These figures are indicative and may vary depending on individual lifestyles and academic needs.