Fees & Funding 26/27
We are well aware that finding a source of funding is an essential part of starting a PhD. Below are a selection of funding opportunities and further resources regarding funding for your research degree for 2026/27.
You can find current information about fees and living costs on the university's Study pages. Please read the full details of each opportunity carefully before submitting your application.
In order to maximise your chances of securing funding, you should make contact with a potential supervisor to discuss your application as early as possible, and before you apply. The How to apply pages have more details about how to go about this.
You are strongly advised to submit your main PhD application at least 6 weeks before your earliest scholarship deadline.
In addition to the scholarship opportunities listed below, candidates living in England may be eligible for a Postgraduate Doctoral Loan from the UK government; you can read the full details, including eligibility criteria, on the Doctoral Loan website.
Please note that some of the awards listed below ran in previous years but have not yet been confirmed for 2026/27; we will update this page on an ongoing basis as scholarships and deadlines are confirmed.
Opportunity |
Brief Description |
Eligibility |
Deadline |
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| Doctoral College funding advice | The Doctoral College offers further advice about where to find funding sources and has a regularly-updated list of potential opportunities for both Home and International students. Their information is updated regularly as new scholarships become available. | ||
| International Office funding advice | The International Office offers general funding advice for overseas students, as well as a listing of some country-specific awards and competitions. | ||
| Warwick PGR Scholarship Competitions |
Scholarships for Autumn 2026 Entry
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Visit: https://warwick.ac.uk/services/dc/schols_fund/applicants/competitions/ |
Deadlines Course Applications - Monday, 8 December 2025 16:59 (GMT) Details visit PAIS course application Scholarship Applications - Thursday, 11 December 2025 16:59 (GMT) Offers released - Monday, 23 February 2026 |
| PAIS Departmental Scholarship |
Opportunities funded by the PAIS department Because women are underrepresented in this field, one departmental scholarship will be reserved for a female candidate. |
Students starting in 2026 or students currently in their first year of study |
Deadlines Course Applications - Monday, 1 December 2025 16:59 (GMT) Details visit PAIS course application Scholarship Applications - Thursday, 11 December 2025 at 16:59 (GMT) |
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Midlands Graduate School ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) Open Competition for PhD entry in October 2026. 🔗 How to apply: Visit https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fac/mgsdtp/studentships/howtoapply/ |
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Deadline to apply: Tuesday, 13 January 2026 at 12:00 (GMT) Please note: Applicants must have applied for a place to study at their chosen university before the competition deadline. Applicants should submit their PhD application to their chosen university by Monday, 1 December 2025 16:59 (GMT). |