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Call for PhD funding applications in Modern Languages (French, German, Italian, Hispanic, and Translation & Transcultural Studies) 2026 entry
The University of Warwick’s annual Postgraduate Research Scholarships competition (2026 entry) opens on Monday 15 October and closes on 11 December 2025. Course applications must be made by 8 December 2025.
Warwick’s School of Modern Languages & Cultures invites PhD applications from students with an outstanding academic record, who are very well-equipped to undertake doctoral study and whose research proposal promises to make a significant contribution to the field.
The School of Modern Languages & Cultures hosts a vibrant and diverse postgraduate community, with over 40 PhD students in French, German, Hispanic and Italian Studies (all broadly defined) as well as in Translation and Transcultural Studies. For 2026 entry we are looking for exciting PhD proposals from both home and international students in areas for which we are able to offer expert supervision. Cross-disciplinary and interdisciplinary enquiries are welcome.
Please contact SMLCOffice@warwick.ac.uk with an academic CV and draft research proposal (2 pages, no AI) to express your interest, ideally by 6 November 2025. Please clearly indicate the PhD programme you are interested in. We will not be able to accommodate last-minute enquiries.