Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation PhD Scholarships

Sustainable development and rural innovation doctoral work addresses transitions in rural regions, inclusive innovation, livelihoods and sustainability governance in agri-food systems. Methods may include participatory research, policy analysis and systems approaches. Filter this field landing by country to compare institute scholarships and stipends. Browse 32 funded institute scholarships tagged with Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation across Europe and selected international destinations. Where stipends are published, the median monthly grant is about €1,900. Filter by country or stipend level to compare programmes side by side, then open an institute page for eligibility, supervisors and how to apply.

32 programmes · typical stipend 1900 €/month

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NTNU

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Plants & crops

Norway

Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation, Agricultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Biology, Earth Science, Food Sciences, Plant Sciences, Water and Climate, Plant Breeding

4,300 €/month

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology maintains active PhD tracks in biotechnology and environmental sciences with emphasis on sustainable resource management and bio-based innovation. Research groups operate across Trondheim and Ålesund campuses, integrating field sampling, labo…
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AGILE

PhD Scholarships at AGILE Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network

Plants & crops

Germany

Agricultural Sciences, Bioinformatics, Data Science, Environmental Sciences, Food Sciences, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences, Production Ecology and Resource Conservation, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation

4,000 €/month

The AGILE Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network (MSCA-DN) offers fully funded PhD positions for international students across Europe. This network focuses on training early-stage researchers in smart agriculture, digital transformation, and sustainable food systems. With 15+ beneficiaries f…
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KNAW

PhD Scholarships at Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW)

Plants & crops

Netherlands

Agricultural Sciences, Biology, Earth Science, Environmental Sciences, Plant Sciences, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation

3,500 €/month

The Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) offers a limited number of PhD positions within its research institutes, focusing on fundamental and strategic research in the sciences and humanities. KNAW institutes, such the Hubrecht Institute…
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RU

PhD Scholarships in Agriculture at Reykjavik University

Climate, water & environment

Iceland

Environmental Sciences, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation, Water and Climate

3,500 €/month

Reykjavik University (RU) in Iceland offers advanced PhD programs with a focus on interdisciplinary research, though specific PhD scholarships in agriculture are not directly available as the university's strengths lie in engineering, computer science, and sustainable development.…
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UvA

PhD Scholarships at University of Amsterdam

Data & digital agriculture

Netherlands

Biology, Earth Science, Environmental Sciences, Plant Sciences, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation, Water and Climate

3,200 €/month

The University of Amsterdam (UvA) offers a range of PhD opportunities, particularly appealing to international students seeking advanced research in diverse fields. As a leading European university, UvA provides funded PhD positions that function as employment contracts,…
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WUR

PhD Scholarships at Wageningen University & Research

Plants & crops

Netherlands

Agricultural Sciences, Horticulture, Nutrition and Health, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences, Soil Science, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation

3,200 €/month

Wageningen University & Research (WUR) offers exceptional opportunities for international students pursuing PhD scholarships in fields related to agriculture, life sciences, and sustainability. As a leading global institution, WUR emphasizes research that addresses worldwide challenges like f…
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HÍ

PhD Scholarships in Agriculture at Agricultural University of Iceland

Plants & crops

Iceland

Agricultural Sciences, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Food Sciences, Forestry and Agroforestry, Plant Breeding, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation

3,200 €/month

The Agricultural University of Iceland (LBHÍ) offers exciting PhD opportunities in agriculture and related fields, focusing on sustainable practices in a unique Nordic environment. With a strong emphasis on international collaboration, LBHÍ welcomes foreign students from all…
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SLU

PhD Scholarships at Institutionen för sydsvensk skogsvetenskap (Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre)

Climate, water & environment

Sweden

Environmental Sciences, Forestry and Agroforestry, Plant Sciences, Plant Breeding, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation

3,100 €/month

The Institutionen för sydsvensk skogsvetenskap (Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre) at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) offers PhD scholarships in forest sciences with a focus on southern Swedish forest ecosystems. Research areas include forest management,…
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NIOO

PhD Scholarships at Netherlands Institute of Ecology

Data & digital agriculture

Netherlands

Biology, Earth Science, Environmental Sciences, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation, Water and Climate

3,050 €/month

The Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW) offers exciting PhD scholarships for international students passionate about ecological research. As a leading research institute under the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences, NIOO focuses on fundamental and strategic…
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SLU

PhD Scholarships at Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU)

Plants & crops

Sweden

Agricultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Food Sciences, Forestry and Agroforestry, Horticulture, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences, Soil Science, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation

2,900 €/month

The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) offers a range of PhD scholarships and positions focused on sustainable agriculture, forestry, and environmental sciences. As a leading institution in life sciences, SLU provides opportunities for international students to…
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TUD

PhD Scholarships at Technical University of Dresden

Plants & crops

Germany

Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Forestry and Agroforestry, Plant Breeding, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation

2,500 €/month

The Technical University of Dresden (TU Dresden) offers a range of PhD scholarships and funded positions, particularly appealing to international students seeking advanced research opportunities in Germany. As one of Europe's leading technical universities, TU Dresden emphasizes…
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VUB

PhD Scholarships at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)

Data & digital agriculture

Belgium

Biology, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Plant Breeding, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation

2,500 €/month

The Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) offers a range of PhD scholarships designed to attract talented international researchers from around the world. As a dynamic university in the heart of Europe, VUB emphasizes interdisciplinary research and global collaboration,…
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TU Graz

PhD Scholarships at Graz University of Technology

Plants & crops

Austria

Biotechnology, Earth Science, Environmental Sciences, Plant Breeding, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation

2,400 €/month

Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) offers a range of PhD scholarships and funded positions, particularly appealing to international students seeking advanced research opportunities in technical and scientific fields. As a leading technical university in Austria, TU…
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CIRAD

PhD Scholarships at Emmanuel Doelsch (CIRAD)

Plants & crops

France

Agricultural Sciences, Earth Science, Environmental Sciences, Plant Sciences, Production Ecology and Resource Conservation, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation

2,220 €/month

Emmanuel Doelsch, a research director at CIRAD in France, oversees PhD opportunities focused on environmental biogeochemistry and sustainable waste management in agricultural contexts. His work emphasizes soil health, pollutant dynamics, and eco-friendly practices in tropical and subtropical…
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GIGA

PhD Scholarships at German Institute of Global and Area Studies (GIGA)

Agri economics & rural systems

Germany

Economic and Social Sciences Related to Agriculture, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation

2,200 €/month

The German Institute of Global and Area Studies (GIGA) offers a prestigious Doctoral Programme focused on global and area studies, emphasizing international opportunities for foreign students. Located in Hamburg, Germany, GIGA welcomes applications from around the world,…
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UQ

University of Queensland

Data & digital agriculture

Australia

Biology, Environmental Sciences, Plant Sciences, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation, Plant Breeding

2,200 €/month

The University of Queensland offers PhD programs through its Graduate School with a focus on research training in agriculture-related disciplines. International students can access opportunities via the Research Training Program and university-funded scholarships. Specific strengths include p…
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UT2J

PhD Scholarships at University of Toulouse - Jean Jaurès

Plants & crops

France

Agricultural Sciences, Biology, Earth Science, Economic and Social Sciences Related to Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation

1,900 €/month

The University of Toulouse - Jean Jaurès (UT2J) offers a range of PhD scholarships designed to attract talented international students from around the world. As a leading humanities and social sciences institution in France, UT2J provides opportunities…
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SIT

PhD Scholarships at Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

Plants & crops

Singapore

Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Food Sciences, Plant Breeding, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation

1,630 €/month

The Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) provides applied learning pathways for PhD candidates through its Doctor of Engineering (EngD) program and collaborative PhD research opportunities. Focused on industry-relevant research, SIT partners with global universities like the Technical…
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TalTech

PhD Scholarships at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech)

Data & digital agriculture

Estonia

Bioinformatics, Data Science, Economic and Social Sciences Related to Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation, Water and Climate

1,600 €/month

Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) offers fully funded PhD positions for international students across a range of engineering and technology fields. TalTech is Estonia's leading technical university, with strong research groups in areas like information and communication…
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QUB

Queen's University Belfast / Queen's University Belfast (QUB)

Data & digital agriculture

United Kingdom

Biology, Biotechnology, Data Science, Earth Science, Environmental Sciences, Food Sciences, Plant Sciences, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation, Plant Breeding

1,550 €/month

Queen's University Belfast supports doctoral research in food security and sustainable agriculture through the Institute for Global Food Security. Projects often examine crop resilience, soil health and supply-chain innovation using molecular and field-based approaches. International candidat…
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CSIC

PhD Scholarships at Spanish National Research Council (CSIC)

Plants & crops

Spain

Agricultural Sciences, Biology, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Food Sciences, Plant Sciences, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation

1,400 €/month

The Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) offers a range of PhD scholarships designed to attract talented international students from around the world. As Spain's largest public research institution, CSIC provides opportunities in cutting-edge research across various scientific…
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UPM

PhD Scholarships at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM)

Plants & crops

Spain

Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation, Water and Climate, Bioinformatics, Data Science

1,400 €/month

The Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) offers PhD scholarships for international students across multiple disciplines. As one of Spain's leading technical universities, UPM provides a vibrant research environment with state-of-the-art laboratories and strong industry links. The doctoral…
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DAAD

DAAD PhD Scholarships for International Students

Plants & crops

Germany

Agricultural Sciences, Biology, Environmental Sciences, Food Sciences, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation, Water and Climate

1,350 €/month

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is the world's largest funding organization for international students and researchers. DAAD offers a variety of PhD scholarships for international students to pursue doctoral research at German universities and research institutions.…
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UCO

PhD Scholarships at University of Córdoba

Plants & crops

Spain

Agricultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Biotechnology, Food Sciences, Forestry and Agroforestry, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences, Soil Science, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation

1,300 €/month

The University of Córdoba (UCO) in Spain offers a range of PhD scholarships designed to attract international talent, particularly in agriculture-related fields. These opportunities are accessible to foreign students from all countries, with emphasis on global collaboration…
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UCSC

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Plants & crops

Italy

Agricultural Sciences, Food Sciences, Plant Sciences, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation, Plant Breeding

1,300 €/month

The Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore maintains a Graduate School offering doctoral training across multiple disciplines. Its Faculty of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences supports research lines in sustainable production systems, food quality assessment and environmental manage…
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UÉ

PhD Scholarships at University of Évora

Plants & crops

Portugal

Agricultural Sciences, Biology, Environmental Sciences, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation

1,200 €/month

The University of Évora, located in the historic city of Évora, Portugal, offers a range of PhD scholarships designed to attract talented international students. These scholarships support advanced research in fields aligned with the university's strengths, particularly…
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UM6P

Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique / Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P)

Plants & crops

Morocco

Agricultural Sciences, Biotechnology, Data Science, Earth Science, Environmental Sciences, Plant Sciences, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation, Water and Climate, Plant Breeding

1,200 €/month

Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique offers doctoral training through its College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, with research concentrated on sustainable food systems, water resource management, and soil health in arid environments. The program integrates field experiments at…
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UNG

University of Nova Gorica PhD Scholarships

Data & digital agriculture

Slovenia

Biology, Biotechnology, Data Science, Earth Science, Environmental Sciences, Plant Breeding, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation

1,200 €/month

The University of Nova Gorica (UNG) in Slovenia offers PhD scholarships for international students across various scientific disciplines. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research, UNG provides doctoral programs in fields such as environmental sciences, biotechnology, and…
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ILE SAS

PhD Scholarships at Slovak Academy of Sciences - Institute of Landscape Ecology

Plants & crops

Slovakia

Agricultural Sciences, Bioinformatics, Biology, Earth Science, Environmental Sciences, Production Ecology and Resource Conservation, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation

880 €/month

The Slovak Academy of Sciences - Institute of Landscape Ecology offers PhD scholarships focused on advancing research in landscape ecology and environmental sciences. These programs are designed for international students interested in exploring sustainable land use, biodiversity…
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RTU

PhD Scholarships at Riga Technical University (RTU)

Climate, water & environment

Latvia

Environmental Sciences, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation, Water and Climate

780 €/month

Riga Technical University (RTU) offers a range of PhD scholarships designed to attract talented international students from around the world. As Latvia's leading technical university, RTU provides opportunities in fields like environmental engineering and sustainable development, emphasizing…
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ÚZEI

PhD Scholarships at Institute of Agricultural Economics and Information

Plants & crops

Czech Republic

Agricultural Sciences, Economic and Social Sciences Related to Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, Food Sciences, Forestry and Agroforestry, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation

700 €/month

The Institute of Agricultural Economics and Information (ÚZEI) in the Czech Republic offers opportunities for PhD students, particularly international candidates, to engage in research on agricultural economics, rural development, and information systems. As a state research institute…
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FFWT

PhD Scholarships at Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology (Lesnická a dřevařská fakulta)

Plants & crops

Czech Republic

Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Forestry and Agroforestry, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation

520 €/month

The Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology at Mendel University in Brno offers PhD programs focused on sustainable forest management, wood processing technologies, and environmental conservation. These programs integrate practical fieldwork with advanced research, drawing on the…
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This page aggregates 32 institute scholarship programmes tagged with Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation or closely related research areas. Filter by country to see local options, then open an institute card for programme details.

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Stipends vary by country and employer. On this page, programmes with published grants show a median of about €1,900/month. Use affordability pages to compare net pay with living costs in a target city.

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Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation PhD Scholarships

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Norwegian University of Science and Technology

PhD Scholarships at AGILE Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network

PhD Scholarships at Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW)

PhD Scholarships in Agriculture at Reykjavik University

PhD Scholarships at University of Amsterdam

PhD Scholarships at Wageningen University & Research

PhD Scholarships in Agriculture at Agricultural University of Iceland

PhD Scholarships at Institutionen för sydsvensk skogsvetenskap (Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre)

PhD Scholarships at Netherlands Institute of Ecology

PhD Scholarships at Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU)

PhD Scholarships at Technical University of Dresden

PhD Scholarships at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)

PhD Scholarships at Graz University of Technology

PhD Scholarships at Emmanuel Doelsch (CIRAD)

PhD Scholarships at German Institute of Global and Area Studies (GIGA)

University of Queensland

PhD Scholarships at University of Toulouse - Jean Jaurès

PhD Scholarships at Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

PhD Scholarships at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech)

Queen's University Belfast / Queen's University Belfast (QUB)

PhD Scholarships at Spanish National Research Council (CSIC)

PhD Scholarships at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM)

DAAD PhD Scholarships for International Students

PhD Scholarships at University of Córdoba

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

PhD Scholarships at University of Évora

Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique / Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P)

University of Nova Gorica PhD Scholarships

PhD Scholarships at Slovak Academy of Sciences - Institute of Landscape Ecology

PhD Scholarships at Riga Technical University (RTU)

PhD Scholarships at Institute of Agricultural Economics and Information

PhD Scholarships at Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology (Lesnická a dřevařská fakulta)

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