Going further: next steps for student researchers
Postgraduate Opportunities in Warwick
If undergraduates enjoy research and think they may want to follow a career path that involves doing more – there are several resources that can help them navigate potential routes to further research and study at Warwick and beyond. The University of Warwick offers a variety of postgraduate research (PGR) opportunities across all departments. More widely there are resources available to help students finding funding, studentships and other opportunities for continuing study.
Supervisors can play a key role in helping researchers at any stage of their careers acknowledge and communicate the skills they have developed through their research experience, and to build confidence and offer advice on taking things further.
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Warwick offers a variety of interdisciplinary Centres of Doctoral Training, which aim to provide postgraduate researchers with the skills and knowledge needed to tackle today's global issues. CDTs offer 4-year funded programmes where students undertake a 1-year MSc course followed by a 3-year PhD project. These programmes are wonderful postgraduate opportunities for undergraduates who enjoyed research.
PGR Scholarship and Funding OpportunitiesLink opens in a new window
From this website, you can search for all the funded research opportunities available in Warwick depending on your interest and department.
Finding studentships and other doctoral opportunitiesLink opens in a new window
UK Research and Innovation can help with finding opportunities for further study, as well as funding via their website.
Careers advice
This page offers plenty of advice about applying for further study, finding funding and drafting a compelling personal statement.
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