School of Engineering MPhil/PhD Scholarship Scheme

Award Details

For entry in the 2026/27 academic, School of Engineering Postgraduate Scholarships to be awarded to the most outstanding MPhil/PhD applicants - there are 5 scholarships available.

Awards made for entry in October 2026, will include the following:

The full payment of Home (UK) tuition fees (worth approximately £5,130*)
A tax-free maintenance stipend in line with UKRI rates, of approximately £21,300* per annum.
A Researcher Training Support Grant (RTSG) of up to £5,000
Length of funding: 3.5 years.

*Rates are based on UKRI rates, which are subject to change each year.

Eligibility

Applicants for a School of Engineering Postgraduate Scholarship must be applying for an MPhil/PhD with the School of Engineering to begin in October 2026.
Applicants must be eligible for home fees (typically UK national). International fees will not be covered -click here for an alternative funding sourceLink opens in a new window.
Applicants may apply to study any engineering discipline aligned with a School of Engineering academic supervisor.
Awards are not transferable to other departments, degrees, or disciplines.

Application process

How to Apply - Stage 1

Deadline: 19th January 2026, 16:59 (GMT)

Stage 1. Apply for admission for your MPhil/PhD in Engineering and obtain your 7-digit ID number.

You should aim to have your application for admission submitted well in advance to receive your ID number and to secure your place.

Department: School of Engineering
Academic Year: 2026/27
Mode of Study: Full-time

Type of course: Postgraduate Research

Course: Engineering (MPhil/PhD) (P-H1Q2)

Read our guide to making a successful applicationLink opens in a new window

Stage 1: Apply for admission

How to Apply - Stage 2

Deadline: 22nd January 2026, 16:59 (GMT)

Stage 2. Submit your scholarship application. You will need the following:

Your University of Warwick 7-digit ID number
A CV (maximum 2 pages). You may supplement this with a short statement as to how you meet the "Person and Preparedness" descriptors.
A Research Proposal (maximum 3 pages). You may supplement this with a short statement as to how you meet the "Project and Place" descriptors.

Stage 2: Apply for the Scholarship

Essential Reading

We strongly advise that all applicants familiarise themselves with the PGR Ranking Criteria listed below, noting that it will be part of the assessment criteria used for allocating scholarships.

PGR Ranking Criteria

Further Information

Source:

School of Engineering Scholarship Scheme

Contact details:

eng-pgadmissions@warwick.ac.uk

The University of Warwick provides an inclusive working and learning environment, recognising and respecting every individual’s differences. We welcome applications from individuals who identify with any of the protected characteristics Link opens in a new windowdefined by the Equality Act 2010.