Centres of Doctoral Training

Our Centres of Doctoral Training offer multiple scholarships to successful doctoral candidates in a particular research area which provide full payment of academic fees and a UKRI level stipend for 3.5 - 4 years (dependant on the particular CDT), plus access to funding to support research costs.

Successful candidates enjoy join a close-knit cohort and benefit from enhanced support for research and professional development training, with some Centres offering an initial training year either as an integrated part of the PGR programme, or as a separate PGT award.

We have 14 CDTs actively recruiting cohorts across all faculties, with 12 continuing after appointing their final cohort.

Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

Diversity in Data Visualization (EPSRC)

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.

Offer: stipend, academic fees and additional research support funding

Open to: PhD applicants in a relevant subject of any fee status

Midlands4Cities (AHRC)

The PhD training and development hub for the Faculty of Arts at Warwick. PhD students from every department across the Faculty of Arts join the centre to take full advantage of its interdisciplinary events and networks.

Offer: 3.5 year stipend, academic fees and additional research support funding

Open to: PhD applicants in the remit of the Arts and Humanities Research Council with any fee status

Midlands Graduate School (ESRC)

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.

Offer: 4 year stipend, academic fees and additional research support funding

Open to: 1+3 Masters applicants and PhD applicants in the MGS remit with any fee status

Biological & Health Science

Global Pandemic Planning

The Institute of Global Pandemic Planning combines world-class expertise in Mathematical Epidemiology, Public Health, and Behavioural Science to develop comprehensive solutions for the impacts of pandemics.

Offer: stipend, academic fees and additional research support funding

Open to: PhD applicants in Public Health of any fee status

MIBTP (BBSRC)

A Doctoral Training Partnership between midlands Universities, led by the University of Warwick. MIBTP has an ambitious vision to deliver innovative, world-class research across the Life Sciences to boost the growing Bioeconomy in the Midlands and across the UK.

Offer: 4 year stipend, academic fees and additional research support funding

Open to: PhD applicants in Life Sciences and associated research areas of any fee status

Midlands Mental Health and Neuroscience (Wellcome)

A Doctoral Training Partnership between midlands Universities, led by the University of Nottingham. PhD scholars undertake excellent challenge-led research encompassing MH&N discovery science to translational and applied health research, covering the human lifespan and taking a bio-psycho-social approach, commensurate with the complex presentations, experiences, interventions, and impact of mental ill-health.

Offer: NHS salary for 3 years, academic fees and additional research support funding

Open to: Home PhD applicants who are practicing healthcare professionals, undertaking their clinical role in the Midlands

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.

Offer: 4 year stipend, academic fees and additional research support funding

Open to: 1+3 Masters applicants and PhD applicants in Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research of any fee status

NERC CENTA

The Central England NERC Training Alliance is a consortium of Universities and research institutes that are working together to provide excellence in doctoral research training within the remit of the Natural Environment Research Council.

Offer: 3.5 year stipend, academic fees and additional research support funding

Open to: PhD applicants within the remit of the Natural Environment Research Council of any fee status

Mathematical & Physical Science

Computer Sciences

Providing a stimulating research environment and opportunities for doctoral researchers to gain foundational training, specialist knowledge, multi-disciplinary expertise and the leadership skills necessary for future computer science researchers.

Offer: stipend, academic fees and additional research support funding

Open to: PhD applicants in Computer Science of any fee status

Digital Transformation of Metals Industry (EPSRC)

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.

Offer: stipend, academic fees and additional research support funding

Open to: PhD applicants in a relevant subject of any fee status

Heterogeneous Systems (EPSRC)

Recruiting enthusiastic, collaborative students from across the physical sciences who enjoy using their mathematical skills and thinking flexibly to solve complex problems in heterogeneous real-world systems.

Offer: stipend, academic fees and additional research support funding

Open to: PhD applicants in Physical Sciences of any fee status

Mathematics

Advanced research training in all areas of mathematics. Offering a structured programme of training in Year One. After successful completion of the first year, students are upgraded to the full PhD and their main focus is the PhD research. The breadth of expertise in the Department, together with a thriving culture of research, international visitors, seminars and workshops, makes the Department one of the best universities in the UK to undertake a postgraduate research programme.

Offer: stipend, academic fees and additional research support funding

Open to: PhD applicants in Mathematics of any fee status

Net²Zero (EPSRC)

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.

Offer: stipend, academic fees and additional research support funding

Open to: PhD applicants in a relevant subject with home fee status

Statistics

Advanced research training in all areas of statistics. Offering a structured programme of training in Year One. After successful completion of the first year, students are upgraded to the full PhD and their main focus is the PhD research. The breadth of expertise in the Department, together with a thriving culture of research, international visitors, seminars and workshops, makes the Department one of the best universities in the UK to undertake a postgraduate research programme.

Offer: stipend, academic fees and additional research support funding

Open to: PhD applicants Statistics of any fee status

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