The Warwick PATHWAY Programme
About
The under-representation of Black academics is a pressing issue in UK higher education and at Warwick. To help tackle this, we have established the Warwick PATHWAY Programme - a positive action programme which supports Black researcher career development from undergraduate to postdoctoral level.
The programme provides financial support at different research career stages alongside opportunities to participate in networking and career information events such as talks and trips to top research institutions.
The Warwick PATHWAY programme presents a clear vision of research career pathways and creates a community of aspiring Black researchers at Warwick across all faculties.
What does the Warwick PATHWAY Programme involve?
The Warwick PATHWAY scheme consists of various initiatives targeting different career stages. It also provides opportunities for networking and external talks about research careers. The various schemes within the Programme are outlined below.
Undergraduate Research Support Scheme (URSS)
Who is it for? Current Warwick undergraduate students.
About: We have ring-fenced 40 URSS bursaries of up to £1500 for Black students to carry out a non-assessed, self-directed 6-10 week research project in the summer, under the supervision of academic staff at Warwick.
PhD Studentships
N.B. Nominations for 2024 entry are now closed and will reopen in Spring 2025 for October 2025 entry.
Who is it for? Prospective students who would like to pursue a PhD at Warwick.
About: Up to three ring-fenced PhD scholarships per year are available for Black students. Students can be hosted in any department, and can pursue any topic.
Early Career Fellowships
N.B. Applications for a Fellowship starting in May 2025 will open in January 2025. Applications for Fellowships starting in October 2025 and May 2026 will open in Spring 2025.
Who is it for? Doctoral candidates at Warwick in their final year.
About: Two ring-fenced Fellowships at the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) are available per academic year. Early Career Fellows receive a bursary, training to develop their academic leadership skills and support to produce career enhancing outputs from their thesis.
Postdoctoral Awards
Applications to this scheme are NOW OPEN until 15 December!
Who is it for: Postdoctoral researchers currently employed at Warwick
About: This is a newly established funding scheme for career development activities (e.g., training courses, travel for networking, developing an application for independent research fellowships) for postdocs employed at Warwick who are not already supported by a PATHWAY Early Career Fellowship.
For further information about any of the above schemes, please email .
Networking and Community Building Activities
The National Centre for Research Culture will hold networking and research career information opportunities for researchers participating in the above schemes.
More information coming soon.
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