ul Haq Early Career Scholarships 2026 for PhD Students and Researchers

The ul Haq Early Career Scholarships 2026 is a competitive mentorship programme run by the Human Development and Capability Association (HDCA) in partnership with UNDP/HDRO. It aims to support outstanding early-career researchers in human development and capabilities, offering mentorship, professional development, and opportunities to publish and participate in webinars and conferences.

Recognition as an ul Haq Scholar by HDCA and UNDP/HDRO; free HDCA membership during the scholarship; personalized mentorship; support to publish; opportunity to present research in webinars; access to a global network; potential conference bursary covering registration, travel and accommodation

Applicants must be enrolled in a PhD programme in any discipline, or be an early-career researcher within 5 years of completing a PhD.

Prepare and submit an application with a writing sample by the deadline.