Course applications are submitted via the Universal Admissions SystemLink opens in a new window.

You do not need to have received an offer of study by the scholarship application deadline. Note: Your scholarship application takes information from your study application to save you from entering various details a second time, such as your previous qualifications. Once you have submitted your admissions application you will then receive an automated email giving you your 7-digit student ID number and instructions on registering your ITS applicant account, which you must complete. The automated email with your 7-digit student number can take up to 48 hours to come through. The Doctoral College are not involved with the process of registering ITS accounts and cannot help with this process.

Please note that 24 February 2025 is the latest date you can submit your course application. Should you choose to submit your course application on this date you may not be able to create a scholarship application before the scholarship application deadline of 23:59 (GMT) 27 February 2025. We would therefore strongly recommend submitting your course application in advance of 24 February 2025 to allow sufficient time to complete a strong scholarship application. Extensions will not be granted for late applicants. When completing your application, you will be asked for contact details for your scholarship/funder, please enter Doctoral College (Doctoralcollege@warwick.ac.uk)

To apply for the ‘Warwick Doctoral Access Scholarship- Sanctuary’ you will need to follow the Submit your scholarship application link on the scholarship webpage.

You will be taken to the ‘Select Scholarship’ page where you can review your details and qualifications. The information here has been taken from your course application.

You will need to select the course you are applying with for your scholarship application.

Note: If you are applying for more than one course you will need to complete a scholarship application for each course application.

Click on the Start Application icon to begin your application.

At the top of the form, you will see a progress bar.

You can switch between sections before submitting your application. At the bottom of the form, you have the option to:

1. Save your application and return to it later.

2. Withdraw your application.

3. Submit your application.

Note: If you choose to withdraw your application, you will not be able to create or submit a second for the same course.

Application Questions

There are four mandatory questions you will need to complete before submitting your application.

Question one and two respond to the Postgraduate Research Ranking Criteria.

1. In 300 words or less, describe how best you meet the person and preparedness descriptors. You may wish to consider your academic history, skills and expertise, professional experience, and awards or publications.

2. In 500 words or less, describe how best you meet the project and place descriptors. You may wish to consider the significance of your project, engagement with relevant literature, and the project’s fit with your proposed supervisor and department. How will you and/or your project contribute to Warwick’s commitment to excellence in research and education through advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion?

3. In 500 words or less, provide a summary of your research proposal as appropriate to your discipline and your ability to complete it. For very technical disciplines where advanced detailed might be beyond the current research of an undergraduate or postgraduate taught degree, candidates are encouraged to describe the general area and fundamental open problems that motivate you to pursue the topic, as well as commenting on your academic background and suitability to conduct the research. You are not required to provide a full bibliography.

4. Please provide any additional information of how the scholarship will assist your postgraduate study and details of your individual circumstances (200 words max.) Note: While your department may access your research proposal from your course application, the Faculty Assessors will only use your 500-word summary from your scholarship application. They will not have access to your research proposal.

Submitting your scholarship application

You will be able to review your application before submitting. The system will prevent you from submitting your application if you have not completed your application properly and will notify you of any issues. Please be aware that you will not be able to amend your application once it has been submitted. You will be sent a confirmation of submission email containing a URL which will take you directly to your application. We would recommend that you bookmark this page so you can visit it directly.

We will have access to your transcripts and references uploaded with your course application.

All applications require transcripts and two references. Note: Changes cannot be made to references that have been uploaded in support of your course application, nor can additional references be requested in support of your scholarship application for new applicants.

In the ‘Supporting documents’ tab you will be asked to upload documents which evidence your immigration status. If you are an asylum seeker or hold refugee status you will need to provide the following documents to support your application:

• Scanned copy of your ARC (Application Registration Card)
• A copy of your most recent Bail 201 letter

If you hold Humanitarian Protection status, Discretionary Leave to Remain, or Limited Leave to Remain, you will need to provide the following documents to support your application:

• Scanned copy of your current visa
• A copy of the Home Office decision of your asylum application (or evidence that your current visa is a result of an asylum application)

Please be aware that we will pass your documents onto the Immigration & Compliance team who will look to verify your status with UKVI to determine eligibility for the scholarship. The Immigration & Compliance team may contact you to request further documentation if required.

Documents must be converted to PDF before upload.

Warwick operates transparent ranking criteria that enables candidates to understand how their application will be assessed.

Competition for awards is very high and scholarship offers will be made to those who are able to demonstrate academic excellence and the potential to be an outstanding research student, up to the specified number of awards available.

Departments are asked to nominate their strongest applications and provide a nomination statement. The nomination statement will contextualise your application and references and will outline your strengths and fit within the department. Due to the limited number of awards available, departments are allocated a specific number of nominations.

The Graduate Awards Committee will discuss all nominated applications and approve the award allocations. It is the Graduate Awards Committee’s responsibility to ensure that university processes and policies are free, fair, and transparent.

All applicants will be informed of the results by email by 10 April 2025.

The Doctoral College is unable to provide any feedback to applicants.

Please be aware that an application must have been submitted by the scholarship deadline to receive a notification of results, and any late applications will not be considered for a scholarship.