KI-DIS Fellowship Applications Announced for 2026-2027 Cohort
Karolinska Institutet has officially opened the pathway for international students—particularly DIS alumni—to compete for the prestigious KI-DIS Fellowship for the 2026–2027 academic year. This opportunity is a co-funded, merit-based scholarship that covers full tuition fees for any of KI’s Global Master’s Programmes.
The fellowship remains available exclusively to students who have previously studied with DIS in Stockholm or Copenhagen, making it a highly targeted and competitive award. This article provides a clear overview of the scholarship’s offerings, eligibility requirements, and key deadlines to help applicants prepare on time.
The KI-DIS Fellowship offers full tuition coverage for the first year of study in a Global Master’s Programme at Karolinska Institutet. While the award does not include travel, accommodation, or living expenses, it significantly reduces the financial burden for international students by eliminating tuition costs at one of Europe’s most respected health and life sciences universities. The fellowship is granted based on academic excellence, research exposure, professional achievements, motivation, and overall potential as evaluated through the applicant’s CV form and submitted documents.
Eligibility Checks for the KI-DIS Fellowship 2026–2027
To qualify for the fellowship, applicants must be international fee-paying students from outside the EU/EEA and must have previously studied at DIS in either Stockholm or Copenhagen. Candidates must apply to any eligible Global Master’s Programme at KI beginning in 2026, excluding programmes offered jointly with KTH such as Molecular Techniques in Life Science and Biostatistics and Data sciences.
Applicants must also pay the application fee and submit all required documentation through University Admissions by 2 February 2026, ensuring they meet the specific entry requirements of their chosen programme. Only first-year students entering a KI Global Master’s Programme are eligible to apply. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Important Deadlines for the KI-DIS Fellowship 2026–2027
The application timeline for this competitive KI-DIS fellowship opportunity begins with the submission of the CV form via University Admissions by 2 February 2026. The official scholarship application window runs from 9 February to 25 February 2026, during which an online application link will be made available.
Successful candidates will be notified of their award status on 27 April 2026, and recipients must formally accept the scholarship by 30 April 2026.