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PATHWAY PhD Studentships

Warwick PATHWAY

PhD studentships

The PATHWAY PhD scheme is aimed at Warwick PhD applicants who self-identify as being either Black or of Black heritage. Students can be hosted in any department, and can pursue any topic.

Nomination form

The timeline for 25/26 applications will be confirmed in January 2025, but is likely to be similar to the 24/25 timeline below.

N.B. The timeline for 24/25 applications below is indicative only. Exact dates will change for 25/26 applications.

20th February 2024 - Call for nominations opens

15th April 2024 - Deadline for departmental nominations

1st week of June 2024 - Studentship awardees announced

Please note that official communications about this programme will only come from the researchculture@warwick.ac.uk resource account.

Award Details

The University of Warwick will offer up to 3 PATHWAY PhD studentships for entry in the 2025/26 academic year.

This will cover:

Additionally, the National Centre for Research CultureLink opens in a new window will hold networking and career information events for programme participations, such as talks and trips to top research institutions.
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Eligibility

Applicants must self-identify as being either Black or of Black heritage.

Applicants be current Warwick PhD offer holders and must not already be enrolled on a PhD programme at the University of Warwick.

Process

Please note that applicants cannot apply directly for this scheme.

  1. Eligible candidates should contact the department to express their interest in being nominated for this award. Candidates should apply for a PhD at the University of Warwick to begin in October 2025.

  2. To be eligible, candidates will need to receive an offer or be recommended to receive an offer from the department before being nominated.
  3. The departmental Director of Graduate Studies or a nominated delegate nominates candidates for the scheme.
  4. Applications are considered by a selection panel comprised of academic representatives from each Faculty, the PATHWAY Programme academic director and the Academic Director, Doctoral College.
  5. Results are communicated to departments and the successful scholars.