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Doctoral Access Scholarships - Sanctuary

Warwick Doctoral Access Scholarships - Sanctuary

About the Scholarship

We are located on the outskirts of the city of Coventry which is recognised as a 'City of Sanctuary'. The 'City of Sanctuary' movement is committed to building a culture of hospitality and welcome, especially for those seeking sanctuary from war and persecution.

Award Details

There are a limited numbers and not all applications will be successful.

  • A maintenance stipend paid at the prevailing UKRI rate for 4 years
  • The full payment of academic fees
  • Research Training and Support Grant of £5,000 (one-off)
  • For eligible scholars, the opportunity to apply for financial support towards the cost of immigration to the UK.

Eligibility

In order to be eligible to apply for these scholarships, Applicants must:

  • Have applied to study a full-time or part-time Postgraduate Research course at the University. There is often flexibility to negotiate your start date. AND

  • Be of any nationality and hold one of the following statuses as granted by the UK government:
    • You have sought asylum from the UK government (you are an asylum seeker) or were included as a dependent (spouse/child) on an application for asylum. Please note:Spouses/civil partners must have been the spouse/civil partner on the date on which the asylum application to the UK government was made. Children/step-children must have been aged under 18 on the date on which the asylum application to the UK government was made.
    • You have received a decision on your claim for asylum and hold one of the following statuses from the UK government:
      • Refugee Status(as a result of your asylum claim)
      • Humanitarian Protection(as a result of your asylum claim)
      • Limited Leave to Remain or Discretionary Leave to Remain(as a result of your asylum claim)
      • Some other form of temporary status(as a result of your asylum claim)
  • OR Be supported by the Council for At-Risk Academics (CARA):
  • Scholarships cannot be deferred to the next academic year.

Find out about our Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught Sanctuary Scholarships

Scholarship Application Deadline - 27 February 2025 (23:59 GMT)

All supporting documents and evidence must be uploaded by 7th March 2025 (23:59 GMT).

How to Apply

  1. Read the PGR Ranking Criteria and Applicant Guidance Notes.

  2. Submit your scholarship application  by 27 February 2025 (23:59) deadline. We regret being unable to accept late applications for any reason. All supporting document and evidence must be uploaded by 7 March 2025 (23:59 GMT).

  3. Results of the Doctoral Access Scholarships (Sanctuary) will be communicated by email by 10 April 2025.