Scholarships for PhD students in Applied Linguistics

The Centre for Applied Linguistics at the University of Warwick has a long history of conducting outstanding research in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Intercultural Communication, Discourse Studies, and English Language Teaching.

We have a proven track record of producing innovative, interdisciplinary research with real-world impact.

We are delighted to offer two PhD scholarships for Home fees paying students wanting to complete their PhD in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Intercultural Communication, Discourse Studies, or English Language Teaching (and Applied Linguistics.

Criteria: Our criteria are as follows:

1. Excellent research proposal with clear relevance to staff’s expertise (please check here before applying).
2. Potential to succeed on our PhD programme and make a good contribution to our collegiate research culture in the department.

You must have submitted an application to study on our PhD programme and have received an offer before the scholarship can be confirmed. Your intended supervisor can provide help in reviewing your research proposal and developing your ideas. We strongly encourage candidates to contact potential supervisors (see here for a list of staff members and their areas of research interest) before applying.

Awarded by: Centre for Applied Linguistics

Eligility: Home fee paying students. Applicants must have submitted an application for one of our PhD programmes and received an offer.

Value: Home fees paid and stipend at UKRI current rate for 3.5 years

Number available: 2

Exclusions: The scholarships are full-time fees only for Home fee paying students. We reserve the right to extend the deadline and/or award only one or no scholarship(s) if the applications received are not deemed suitable.

Deadline for application: 15 August 2025

Further details: Your research proposal (supplied as part of your PhD application) must have a clear link to the research expertise of our staff. Please check here before applying.

We are looking for students who are willing to actively contribute to our collegiate research culture. This includes liaising with our current PhD students, acting as a student representative, and supporting our weekly research seminars and other departmental initiatives.

To apply for our PhD programme: use this link to find out about our PhD programme, and apply. Guidance on completing a research proposal is also available here and should be used by all applicants.

We welcome excellent students with different backgrounds and look forward to hearing from you!