PhD Opportunities

We are always keen to hear from potential graduate students with interests in engineering biological systems and modern biotechnology. Please get in touch to explore research ideas and determine funding opportunities.

PhD funding opportunities

School of Engineering MPhil/PhD Scholarship Scheme. 3.5 years funding, including full Home tuition fees and a tax-free maintenance stipend in line with the UKRI rates. Full details and eligibility criteria are available hereLink opens in a new window. Deadline. Usually January for entry the following October. This is a competitive scheme so get in touch as soon as possible.

Chancellor's International Scholarship. 3.5 years funding for international (including EU) PhD students, including full tuition fees, a tax-free maintenance stipend in line with the UKRI rates, a Research, Training and Supporting Grant. Full details and eligibility criteria are available hereLink opens in a new window. Deadline. December for entry the following October. This is a competitive scheme so get in touch as soon as possible.

China Scholarship Council - University of Warwick Scholarships. Up to 4 years funding for Chinese students, including full tuition fees and a tax-free maintenance stipend. Full details and eligibility criteria are available here. Deadline. University deadline in January after which the University will select candidates to support for the CSC Scholarship whose deadline is in March. PhDs will start the following October.

EPSRC MathSys CDT (Mathematics for Real-World Systems). A 1+3 fully funded training programme. In Year 1, students receive an extensive postgraduate training in mathematical techniques and carry out a range of individual and group research projects leading to a MSc degree. In Years 2-4 of the programme student's undertake their PhD in a host lab. Scholarships cover four years of funding, including tuition fees and a tax-free maintenance stipend in line with UKRI rates. Some scholarships may be available for international students. Full details and eligibility criteria are available hereLink opens in a new window. Deadline. Offers are reviewed upon receipt of the application. Most funded places are allocated by the end of March. Get in touch as soon as possible.

BBSRC Midlands Integrative Biosciences Training Partnership. A 1+3 fully funded training programme. In Year 1, students receive a broad interdisciplinary training in modern biosciences, including quantitative skills, enterprise courses and lab masterclasses. Students carryout a number of rotation projects and also undertake a professional intership. In Years 2-4 of the programme student's undertake their PhD in a host lab. Scholarships cover four years of funding, including tuition fees, a tax-free maintenance stipend in line with UKRI rates and generous travel/conference budget. Full details and eligibility criteria are available hereLink opens in a new window. Deadline. Offers are reviewed periodically. Get in touch as soon as possible.

MRC DTP in Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research. Some projects in the lab may be suitable for this program. Full details and eligibility criteria are available here.

Warwick's Doctoral College lists other scholarships and funding opportunities hereLink opens in a new window. The UK government administers competitive scholarship schemes for international students of some specific nationalities, see more details here.