PGR Scholarship Opportunities
We have a number of PGR scholarship opportunities for 2025 entry now open. Please revisit this page regularly as more opportunities will be listed throughout the autumn and winter.
BBSRC MIBTP
MIBTP is a BBSRC-funded doctoral training partnership between five research-intensive universities, the University of Warwick, the University of Birmingham, the University of Leicester, Aston University and Harper Adams University. We deliver innovative, world-class research training across the Life Sciences. Applications for PhD scholarships are invited from strong students (in biology, chemistry and physical sciences) who wish to undertake research projects in: Sustainable Agriculture and Food, Renewable Resources and Clean Growth, Understanding the Rules of Life and Integrated Understanding of Health.
Eligibility: PGR applicants of any fee status in Life Sciences
Value: full payment of academic fees and a UKRI level stipend for 4 years, plus a Research Training Support Grant for consumables and travel costs
Deadline: various
Applications are OPEN
Department of Chemistry Funded PhDs
Funded opportunities to work on specific research projects in a variety of areas across the Department of Chemistry.
Eligibility: PGR applicants in the Department of Chemistry
Value: payment of academic fees and a UKRI level stipend, access to research support costs.
Deadline: various
Applications are OPEN
Computer Science PhD Scholarships
PhD scholarships are available in the Computer Science CDT, with some attached to specific projects.
Eligibility: Home and international fee paying students. Successful candidates should have a background in applied mathematics/theoretical physics/computer science or related discipline, alongside strong computational skills.
Value: Home fees paid and stipend at UKRI current rate for 3.5 years
Deadline: various
Applications are OPEN
School of Engineering Funded PhDs
Funded opportunities to work on specific research projects in a variety of areas across the School of Engineering.
Eligibility: PGR applicants in the School of Engineering
Value: payment of academic fees and a UKRI level stipend, access to research support costs.
Deadline: various
Applications are OPEN
EPSRC DigitalMetal CDT
Led by the University of Leicester, DigitalMetal CDT will train a new generation of eighty leaders ready to transform the metals and manufacturing industry using digital technology; and increasing the industry’s agility, productivity and international competitiveness.
Eligibility: PGR applicants of any fee status from any relevant subject area
Value: full payment of academic fees and a UKRI level stipend for 4 years, plus support for research and travel costs
Deadline: rolling
Applications are OPEN
EPSRC Diverse CDT
Led by City University of London, Data Visualization is the practice of designing, developing and evaluating representations of complex data – the kinds of data that lie at the heart of every organisation – to enable more people to make real-world use of a source of information which is otherwise challenging to access.
Eligibility: PGR applicants of home fee status from any relevant subject area
Value: full payment of academic fees and a UKRI level stipend for 4 years, plus support for research and travel costs
Deadline: 28 March 2025
Applications are OPEN
EPSRC Doctoral Scholarships
For 2025/26 entry we expect to allocate at least 30 EPSRC Doctoral Scholarships to the most outstanding PhD applicants in the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine, funded by the EPSRC Doctoral Training Landscape Award.
Eligibility: PGR applicants of any fee status
Value: full payment of academic fees and a UKRI level stipend for 3.5 or 4 years, plus a Research Training Support Grant for consumables and travel costs
Deadline: various
Applications are OPEN
EPSRC Net2Zero CDT
Led by the University of Aston, Net2Zero is training the next generation of research leaders tasked to remove greenhouse gases from the environment. Through cutting-edge research and interdisciplinary collaboration, the Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) aims to tackle global challenges related to climate change and sustainability.
Eligibility: PGR applicants of home fee status from any relevant subject area
Value: full payment of academic fees and a UKRI level stipend for 4 years, plus support for research and travel costs
Deadline: rolling
Applications are OPEN
EUTOPIA PhD Studentships
For 2025-26 we welcome applications for Co-Tutelle PhD Scholarships between Warwick and five EUTOPIA partner universities. We welcome applications in all research areas, co- supervised by academics of the EUTOPIA member universities. Applications must be made by prospective academic supervisors only and will not be accepted from prospective PGRs.
Eligibility: PhD applicants of any fee status from all academic departments
Value: full payment of academic fees and a UKRI level stipend for 3.5 years, a Research Training and Support Grant (RTSG)
Deadline: 2 May 2025
Applications are OPEN
Mathematics CDT
The Warwick CDT in Mathematics is not dedicated to a single topic but covers the range of research interests of both departments. Our vision is to create a thorough training environment in mathematical sciences, spanning theoretical, methodological, and applied areas.
Eligibility: PGR applicants in Mathematics
Value: full payment of academic fees and a UKRI level stipend for 4 years, a Research Training and Support Grant (RTSG)
Deadline: rolling
Applications are OPEN
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. Please note that PhD applicants cannot apply directly for this scheme. Eligible candidates should contact the academic department which issued their PhD offer to express their interest in being nominated for this award.
Eligibility: Nominees must self-identify as being either Black or of Black heritage. Nominees must be current Warwick PhD offer holders and must not already be enrolled on a PhD programme at the University of Warwick. Nominees must receive an offer to start a PhD at the University of Warwick in October 2025 by 2nd May 2025 at the latest.
Value: The full payment of tuition fees (either Home or Overseas) and a maintenance stipend paid at the prevailing UKRI rate for 3.5 years.
Deadline: 2 May 2025
Applications are OPEN
Department of Physics Funded PhDs
Funded opportunities to work on specific research projects in a variety of areas across the Department of Physics.
Eligibility: PGR applicants in the Department of Physics
Value: payment of academic fees and a UKRI level stipend, access to research support costs.
Deadline: various
Applications are OPEN
Department of Politics and International Studies
The Department of Politics and International Studies welcomes applications: (1) for an independent project focusing on the institutional trade-offs involving returnees in a future international mediation in Ukraine and/or the global impact of the Russian invasion on displacement; and (2) on the topic of Gender and Return in Post-Conflict Societies. Candidates will be considered for a full-time, 3.5-year PhD position plus a stipend at UKRI rates. Positions are open to both home and international students through a grant funded by the UKRI- Horizon Europe Guarantee (ERC) project PEACERETURN (PI: Professor Neophytos Loizides) at the University of Warwick.
Eligibility: PGR applicants for entry in September 2025. Open to both Home and International students.
Value: Funding covers full tuition fees (Home/International fees) plus a non-taxable stipend (at UKRI rates) for up to 3.5 years, including fieldwork, conference and training support.
Deadline: 14 April 2025, 23:59 GMT
Applications are OPEN
Statistics CDT
The Warwick CDT in Statistics is not dedicated to a single topic but covers the range of research interests of both departments. Our vision is to create a thorough training environment in mathematical sciences, spanning theoretical, methodological, and applied areas.
Eligibility: PGR applicants in Mathematics and Statistics
Value: full payment of academic fees and a UKRI level stipend for 4 years, a Research Training and Support Grant (RTSG)
Deadline: rolling
Applications are OPEN
Warwick Manufacturing Group Funded PhDs
Funded opportunities to work on specific research projects in a variety of areas across WMG.
Eligibility: PGR applicants in WMG
Value: payment of academic fees and a UKRI level stipend, access to research support costs.
Deadline: various
Applications are OPEN
AHRC M4C Open Doctoral Award
The AHRC-funded Midlands4Cities Doctoral Training Partnership (M4C) brings together eight leading universities across the Midlands, to support research students to become experts in their field and to employ their knowledge and skills in their career destinations.
Eligibility: PGR applicants in the Faculty of Arts of any fee status
Value: full payment of academic fees and a UKRI level stipend for 3.5 years, plus a Research Training Support Grant or consumables and travel costs
Deadline: 13 January 2025, 12:00 noon (GMT)
Applications are CLOSED
A*STAR Research Attachment Programme (ARAP)
The Warwick - A*STAR Research Attachment Programme offers fully funded 4 year PhD studentships in Interdisciplinary Research, with students spending 2 years at Warwick and 2 years in Singapore at an A*STAR institute.
Eligibility: PGR applicants with home fee status
Value: full payment of academic fees and a stipend for 4 years (UKRI level while in the UK, local rate while in Singapore) consumable costs, return airfare, settling allowance and medical insurance in Singapore
Deadline: 10 February 2025
Applications are CLOSED
Chancellor's International Scholarships
For 2025/26 entry there will be up to 42 Chancellor's International Scholarships available to be awarded to the most outstanding PhD applicants assessed as Overseas Fees.
Eligibility: overseas fee status PhD applicants from all academic departments
Value: full payment of academic fees and a UKRI level stipend for 3.5 years, a Research Training and Support Grant (RTSG)
Deadline: 12 December 2024
Applications are CLOSED
China Scholarship Council (CSC) - University of Warwick Scholarships
The University is delighted to announce the China Scholarships Council (CSC) / University of Warwick Scholarships. For entry in Autumn 2025, there will be 30 scholarships available to students who meet the CSC criteria applying to any PhD discipline.
Eligibility: PhD applicants and first year PhD students who meet the CSC critieria
Value: The University will cover the full payment of overseas tuition fees for the duration of the CSC funding period and a stipend enhancement; China Scholarships Council will provide a maintenance stipend and return international airfare between the UK and China for successful applicants.
Deadline: 16 January 2025 (23:59 GMT)
Applications are CLOSED
Doctoral Access Scholarships - Sanctuary
We are offering a limited number of fully funded scholarships for postgraduate research students. These scholarships are offered as part of the Warwick Sanctuary Scholarships at the University of Warwick.
You may also be able seek support from cara.ngo, who help academics from any country in the world, on any continent, who are being forced to flee.
Eligibility: Please see webpage for full eligibility criteria. PhD applicants with the one of the following immigration statuses granted by the UK government: refugee, asylum seeker, or humanitarian protection status. OR applicants who are academics supported by the Council for At-Risk Academics (CARA).
Value: full payment of academic fees and a UKRI level stipend for up to 4 years, a Research Training and Support Grant (RTSG)
Deadline: 27 February 2025 (23:59 GMT)
Applications are CLOSED
School of Engineering PhD Scholarships
Up to 4 PhD scholarships are available in School of Engineering.
Eligibility: Home fee paying students applying for an MPhil/PhD in Engineering to start Autumn 2025.
Value: Home fees and stipend at UKRI current rate for 3.5 years
Deadline: 24 January 2025
Applications are CLOSED
EPSRC Hetsys CDT
The EPSRC CDT in Modelling of Heterogeneous Systems trains people to challenge current state-of-the-art in computational modelling of heterogeneous, ‘real world’ systems across a range of research themes such as nanoscale devices, new catalysts, superalloys, smart fluids, laser-plasma interactions etc.
Eligibility: PGR applicants of any fee status
Value: full payment of academic fees and a UKRI level stipend for 4 years, plus a Research Training Support Grant for consumables and travel costs
Deadline: 20 January 2025
Applications are CLOSED
ESRC Midlands Graduate School
A Consortium of Universities across the west midlands, led by the University of Warwick. MGS supports the professional and personal development of the next generation of social science researchers.
Eligibility: 1+3 and direct PhD applicants with any fee status across the social sciences
Value: full payment of academic fees and a UKRI level stipend for 4 years, access to additional funding for Research Training and Support
Deadlines: 21 January 2025 11:59 (GMT) - open competition, various - joint studentships
Applications are CLOSED
Feuer International Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence
Warwick Manufacturing Group
The Feuer International Scholarships in Artificial Intelligence are prestigious and highly competitive PhD scholarships. Funded by successful Warwick alumnus Jonathan Feuer, they were established to create a group of extremely talented, academically brilliant, world-leading young researchers who will go on to have careers in the field of Artificial Intelligence. Aimed at attracting outstanding students from across the world, the fully funded PhD scholarships will support young people from across all academic disciplines to contribute to world-changing research in the development and deployment of trustworthy AI. The scholarship programme is part of the University’s internationally recognised Cyber Security Global Research Priority and scholars will have access to industry partners and mentoring opportunities.
Eligibility: PhD applicants - You must have, or be about to graduate with, a first class BSc Honours degree or international equivalent. Ideally you will also possess, or be about to be awarded, a Masters level degree with distinction. This funding is open to home, EU and international applicants.
Value: Full PhD tuition fees for four years. A maintenance stipend in line with UKRI rates, (£19,327 p.a. for full time award holders in 2024/25). A Research, Training and Supporting Grant (RTSG) of £5,000 for four years. A Research Top up Grant for Travel/Conference/Equipment of £1,000 per year.
Deadline: 31 October 2024
Applications are CLOSED
Department of History
The department of History are offering two project specific studentships:
Project: The Hakluyt Society has published hundreds of travel accounts mostly of European colonial ‘discovery’. Yet despite its celebration of Elizabethan empire-builders, support for Victorian explorers and connections with the Royal Geographical Society and India Office, it has never before been studied in relation to British imperial culture and its public legacies.
Value: The studentship covers full payment of tuition fees for 4 years (full-time) plus an annual stipend at the UKRI rate. Additional funding opportunities include a Research Development Fund (RDF) to support primary research activities, an Engagement Fund (EF) to enable students to attend conferences and undertake placements and other professional development activity, and a Cohort Development Fund (CDF) which supports groups of Midlands4Cities students to design training, development and research activities.
Deadline: 13 January 2025
Title: PhD Studentship - M4C CDA - Warwickshire Identities: Early Modern Archival Perspectives
Project: This project, in collaboration with Warwickshire County Record Office, investigates the construction, interpretation, and definition of local ‘belonging’ between c.1500 and 1750. Focusing on early modern Warwickshire, it examines how people viewed and represented themselves in relation to their neighbours, the county community, wider political nation, and emerging global connections.
Value: Payment of tuition fees for UK and international applicants. A maintenance grant (or stipend), at the recommended UKRI rate per annum. Additional funding opportunities which include a Research Development Fund (RDF) to support primary research activities, an Engagement Fund (EF) to enable students to undertake placements and other professional development activity and a Cohort Development Fund (CDF) which supports groups of M4C students to design training, development and research activities.
Deadline: 13 January 2025
Applications are CLOSED
Department of History - PhD Scholarships
The Wheeler History of Travel Writing PhD Scholarships
As part of the newly established Wheeler History of Travel Writing Programme, the Department of History, through its Global History and Cultures Centre, is inviting applications for up to two PhD studentships for 2025/26 entry in the History of Travel and Travel Writing.
Eligibility: UK/Home and Overseas fee status. Applicants must apply to Warwick for a History MPhil/PhD to begin in Autumn 2025 (there is no separate application process for the Wheeler studentships but candidates should indicate on their application that they wish to be considered for it).
Value: Awards made for entry in Autumn 2025 will include the following:
Full payment of tuition fees at the UK or O/S rate.A maintenance stipend paid at the prevailing UKRI rate for 3.5 years.A Research, Training and Supporting Grant (RTSG) of up to £3000 per annum for 3.5 years.A one off £1500 conference and public engagement fund.
Deadline: 16 January 2025
Applications are CLOSED
Institute of Global Pandemic Planning
The IGPP combines world-class expertise in Mathematical Epidemiology, Public Health, and Behavioural Science to develop comprehensive solutions for global leaders struggling to respond to the health, social, economic and psychological impacts of pandemics.
Eligibility: PGR applicants in public health of any fee status
Value: full payment of academic fees and a UKRI level stipend for 4 years and a researcher training support grant, with additional funding to support laboratory costs
Deadline: rolling
Applications are CLOSED
Law PhD Scholarships
Warwick Law School is offering up to 3 PhD scholarships for applicants looking to start their studies in October 2025. Applicants must have submitted an application to study on a Law PhD programme before applying for this scholarship.
Results of the Law School Research Scholarships will be communicated through email by the end of May 2025.
Eligibility: Law PhD applicants or first year PhD students.
Value: full payment of academic fees and a UKRI level stipend for 3 years.
Deadline: 31 January 2025
Applications are CLOSED
Monash Warwick Alliance Joint PhD Scholarships (Warwick)
The Monash Warwick Alliance Scholarships (Warwick) are open to all students applying to Warwick for the Alliance Joint PhD. For 2025/26 entry there will be up to 3 scholarships available to be awarded to the most outstanding PhD applicants.
Eligibility: Alliance Joint PhD applicants with any fee status
Value: Full payment of academic fees and a maintenance stipend (UKRI level when in the UK, Australian government level when in Australia) for 3.5 years, a travel allowance of £3,000.
Deadline: 9 January 2025 23:59 (GMT)
Applications are CLOSED
MRC DTP in IBR
A cross-institutional endeavour creating future scientific leaders trained in quantitative and interdisciplinary skills. Focussing on addressing important biomedical questions with translational applications in collaboration with both the NHS and industry.
Eligibility: PGR and 1+3 applicants in Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research of any fee status
Value: full payment of academic fees and a UKRI level stipend for 4 years plus access to additional research support funding
Deadline: 30 November 2024, 23:59 hours
Applications are CLOSED
NERC CENTA
The Central England NERC Training Alliance (CENTA) is a consortium of research-intensive Universities and research institutes that are working together to provide excellence in doctoral research training in Earth and Environmental Sciences.
Eligibility: PhD applicants with in Earth and Natural Sciences of any fee status
Value: full payment of academic fees and a UKRI level stipend for 3.5 years, plus access to Research Support Funding
Deadline: 8 January 2025 (23:59 GMT)
Applications are CLOSED
Department of Politics and International Studies - PhD Scholarships
The Department of Politics and International Studies at the University of Warwick is pleased to announce a competition for PhD scholarships. These department funded scholarships are aimed at any candidate starting their PhD in PAIS in October 2025, or any current PAIS PhD candidate in their first year of study. Because women are underrepresented in this field, one departmental scholarship will be reserved for a female candidate.
Eligibility: UK/Home, EU and Overseas fee status. Applicants must apply to a PAIS PhD programme at Warwick for entry in Autumn 2025. Current PAIS PhD students in their first year of study are eligible to apply.
Value: There are varying types of scholarship award offered. Some include the payment of full academic fees and a maintenance grant in line with the UKRI standard stipend for up to 3.5 years, others are for academic fees only.
Deadline: 17 January 2025 (23:59pm GMT)
Applications are CLOSED
Department of Psychology
Four PhD Fellowships in Psychology
We are delighted to announce that up to four Departmental PhD Fellowships will be available for students wishing to start a PhD in October 2025. Three of these fellowships are specifically for projects supervised by Dr Alex Clarke, Dr Maria Robinson and Dr Chiara Gambi. One of these fellowships is open to applicants with their choice of primary and secondary supervisors. You can find a list of our academics and their research interests here.
Eligibility: Applicants should, as a minimum, have an Upper Second Class undergraduate degree in Psychology or a related field, but preferably a First Class undergraduate degree or a Master’s distinction in Psychology or a related field. International qualifications that are equivalent to UK qualifications are also acceptable. In addition to the academic entry requirements, successful International applicants are also required to satisfy the English language entry requirements. Please note that Psychology is a Band B subject.
Value: These Fellowships pay tuition fees at the ‘Home’ (UK) rate of £4,906** for 2025/26 (part-time £2,934.60*) and a maintenance grant of £20,140** (part-time £12,084*) per annum for three years. International students are welcome to apply. *Part time is at 60% and both fees due and any stipend awards will be adjusted accordingly. **Home UK PGR tuition fees and stipend awards for 2025-26 onwards are subject to UKRI funding rate changes and are therefore not yet confirmed. Fees and stipends are expected to increase and the inflation rate applied by UKRI is generally expected to be in line with RPI.
Deadline: Sunday 16 March 2025, 23:59 hrs
Applications are CLOSED
SJTU- Warwick Joint PhD Scholarships
For 2025/26, Warwick will award up to 3 scholarships for this programme to the most outstanding PhD applicants.
Eligibility: You must have applied for a SJTU-Warwick Joint PhD to begin in Autumn 2025. There is no other nationality or discipline criteria.
Value: full payment of academic fees and a UKRI level stipend for 3 years with access to the SJTU level stipend for 1 year, access to additional funding for Research Training and Support
Deadline: Course application deadline 28 November 2024 (16:59 GMT). All Joint SJTU-Warwick course applications will be considered for the scholarships.
Applications are CLOSED