Find a supervisor

If you are interested in studying for a PhD within the Department of Applied Linguistics, in the first instance please contact our Postgraduate Research Studies Admission Tutor, Professor Professor Neil Murray, N.L.Murray@warwick.ac.uk.

Please send them the following documents so we can then follow things up and, if appropriate, consult with a potential supervisor:

• A detailed research proposal for the PhD project you wish to undertake
• An up-to-date CV
• A copy of your Master’s degree transcript, with all your grades, including for your dissertation (or an interim transcript)
• A recent IELTS certificate if available (we require level 7.0 overall with 7.0 in the writing component)

To avoid confusion and additional delay, please do not contact staff members directly.

If you have explored our Applied Linguistics Staff Directory and have identified a potential individual whose research interests and publications relate closely to your research topic, please share their name(s) with the Postgraduate Research Studies Admission Tutor when you contact him.

Research proposals

If you are applying for the degree of MPhil/PhD, you need to submit a research proposal with the form. The proposal should indicate your intended research area and outline a plan for the work to be undertaken.

You should justify the planned research by reference both to the literature and your interests or intentions. You should indicate possible research methods and also include a bibliography. The proposal should normally be at least 1500 words long.

If you have completed an MA degree, you may be asked to submit a copy of your dissertation or some course work completed during the programme.

Find a supervisor

Find your supervisor using the link below and discuss with them the area you'd like to research.

The Yesu Persaud Centre for Caribbean Studies is comprised of a number of academics from different University departments, and students undertaking Caribbean dissertations are supervised by these academics.

Explore our Academic Staff page for more information about our staff and their research interests.

You can also see our general University guidance about finding a supervisor.

Research proposals

Please contact The Yesu Persaud Centre for Caribbean Studies for specific research proposal requirementsLink opens in a new window.

Find a supervisor

Find your supervisor using the links below and discuss with them the area you'd like to research.

For students interested in the PhD by Media and Communication route, see our Staff Research Directory where you will be able to search by research area. Additional supervision areas can be found under the Centre for Interdisciplinary Methodologies.

You can also see our general University guidance about finding a supervisor.

Research proposals

Application procedure

• Step one: In the first instance, you must identify a member of staff whose research interests and expertise are within the general area your proposed project intends to explore, and who you think would be in a good position to act as your supervisor. Please familiarise yourself with the work of the member of staff who you think would be the most suitable supervisor for you.
• Step two: Please make contact with your desired supervisor to introduce yourself and to send a short summary of your intended project. If the prospective supervisor is interested in pursuing your application further, you will be asked to submit a fully developed research proposal, a CV and a cover letter. More information on what these documents need to contain can be found below.
• Step three: If your prospective supervisor thinks your project shows real potential and that you are a strong candidate, you will be invited to Warwick to discuss the details of your project with your prospective supervisor and another member of staff. Depending on your performance, you might be informally offered a place and invited to submit a formal, online application to the University. Please do not fill in the online application form before this stage.

Please note that a PhD is a significant commitment of time and resources, both for you and your prospective supervisor. A face-to-face meeting is therefore an important step in ensuring a good match between candidate and supervisor, and we will therefore normally expect you to be available to come to Warwick for an interview as part of the application process.

The research proposal and cover letter

If you are invited to submit a full informal proposal, please make sure your documentation meets the following requirements:

The research proposal should articulate your research questions and proposed methodology; it should contain a brief literature review and position your project within your chosen area of the broader cultural policy field. Your proposal should be no longer than 1500 words.

Your cover letter should contain a statement as to why you think the Centre is the ideal place for you to conduct your research, and how your project will contribute to developing the research areas already cultivated by Centre staff.

Find a supervisor

Find your supervisor using the link below and discuss with them the area you'd like to research.

Detailed sets of supervision topics can be found in academic's profile pages. Try to identify a potential supervisor, and make contact with them before submitting your application. If you require assistance identifying which member of staff is best placed to supervise your proposed research, please feel free to contact our Director of Postgraduate Research Studies n.calvillo@warwick.ac.uk.

You can also see our general University guidance about finding a supervisor.

Research proposals

The research proposal is the most important element of your PhD application. You need to submit a fully specified research proposal when you apply. This is your statement about why your project is interesting, how you will carry it out, and what academic debates and social problems your work addresses.

We look for a robust research proposal of around 2,000 words, although this is only a guideline. It has to convince us that your topic is feasible and that we have the right expertise to supervise it. The emphasis will be on the quality of the proposal and whether or not it fits with a particular supervisor’s research interests, not on the word count.

Find out more about our research proposal requirements on our websiteLink opens in a new window.

Find a supervisor

Please hover above the names listed below for a quick overview then click to view the full profile.

• Dr Anil AwestiLink opens in a new window
• Professor Will CurtisLink opens in a new window
• Dr Alan DolanLink opens in a new window
• Dr Steve GascoigneLink opens in a new window
• Dr Phil GossLink opens in a new window
• Dr John GoughLink opens in a new window
• Professor Ruth HewstonLink opens in a new window
• Dr Nalita JamesLink opens in a new window
• Dr Charlotte JonesLink opens in a new window
• Dr Tania LydenLink opens in a new window
• Dr Phil McCashLink opens in a new window
• Dr Kevin StoneLink opens in a new window

Applicants are encouraged to contact their potential supervisor. The most important aspect is the nature of your project and its potential for supervision in our department. You are asked to view your intended supervisor's profile and read their work. Please think about what might make your proposed PhD attractive to your supervisor, and customise the proposal accordingly.

• How does your project relate to your intended supervisor's work?
• How might your project enhance, advance, or develop it?
• Could you take it in a different direction?
• What kind of methods and approaches are likely to appeal to your potential supervisor?

We receive a large number of proposals every year and only have capacity for proposals that are carefully tailored to our specific areas of expertise.

See the University's Find a Supervisor Guidance

Research proposals

When putting together your research proposal please:

• Provide an overview of your research question, explaining why it is of academic and or practical importance
• Outline the main objectives of your research, providing details of two or three key aspects
• Indicate the importance of previous related research and how your own research question might make a useful contribution to the area
• Briefly state the main research techniques (interviews, case studies, modelling, literature review, etc.) you might use
• Indicate your suggested literature and/or data collection procedures, indicating sources and any possible difficulties
• Explain the techniques you intend to use
• Add an outline timeline of activities

Find a supervisor

We are interested in hearing from people who are thinking of pursuing a PhD in areas of CIDD’s expertise in intellectual disability / autism:

• Intellectual and developmental disabilities (including autism) across the lifespan
• Assessment and diagnosis in intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Families, family adjustment, siblings of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities and sibling relationships
• Mental health in children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (including autism)
• Forensic mental health in adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism
• Developmental psychology with children and adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism
• School attendance in children and young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Early intervention in intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Early development of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (including autism)
• Transition to adulthood for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Parenting skills and interventions in families of children and adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Psychological and educational therapies and interventions for children, adolescents, adults and families of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (including autism)
• Training of education, health and social care staff who work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

If you are interested in doing a PhD with us, you can look for and contact potential supervisors using our CIDD Staff Directory.

Students are encouraged to contact Paul.Thompson.2@warwick.ac.uk to discuss their interest in applying to study at CIDD prior to submitting an application.

You can also see our general University guidance about finding a supervisor.Link opens in a new window

Research proposals

The Centre for Research in Intellectual and Development Disabilities (CIDD) doesn't have any specific requirements with respect to research proposals.

Students are encouraged to contact Assistant Professor Paul Thompson (Paul.Thompson.2@warwick.ac.uk), CIDD's Director of Graduate Studies to discuss their interests in applying to study at CIDD prior to submitting an application.

Find a supervisor

You can use the link below and discuss with prospective supervisors the area you would like to research.

Explore our Chemistry Staff DirectoryLink opens in a new window where you will be able to filter by:

• Research Grouping
• Research Specialism
• Global Challenge

You can also see our general University guidance about finding a supervisor.

A list of current funded opportunities is also available on our website

Research proposals

If you are applying for a research degree, please let us know on the form what area of research you are interested in and/or which research groups you would like to join. It is not necessary to submit a research proposal at this stage. You can work on that together with your chosen supervisor.

Please make sure you state your research area and any academics you would like to work with in the first paragraph of the additional information/reason for study section. We shall distribute your application, once received, to the members of staff you have listed. If you do not name any academics then we will not be able to process your application any further.

Please feel free to contact any of the academic staff listed on our directory pagesLink opens in a new window to discuss potential project areas.

Find a supervisor

Find your supervisor using the link below and discuss with them the area you'd like to research.

Explore our Classics and Ancient History Staff Directory where you will be able to search by research area.

You can also see our general University guidance about finding a supervisor.

Research proposals

If you are applying for a research degree (MA by Research, MPhil, PhD), you need to provide an outline of the chosen research topic. This should be about 500 words and should outline the following:

• What area of research you intend to undertake and why (with reference to the most important relevant bibliography)
• How you propose to conduct the research
• What background in the subject you already have and any skills you will need to develop further (e.g., language training)

Find a supervisor

Before you make a formal application, your proposal is emailed to a potential supervisor for their consideration. You may not be considered for a research degree if you do not have (and we could not identify) an academic willing to supervise your research.

Explore the research interests of our academic staff.Link opens in a new window

You can also see our general University guidance about finding a supervisor.Link opens in a new window

Research proposals

Students are encouraged to contact the department directly before submitting a proposal.

Research degree applications are highly competitive and we receive many more applications than we can accept. This means it is important to make your application as strong as possible.

We therefore ask that you write a research proposal with a clear vision of what you are looking to achieve and that your proposal aligns with a potential supervisor research interests.

We also advise that, before you make a formal application, you email your proposal to a potential supervisor for their consideration. You may not be considered for a research degree if you do not have (and we could not identify) an academic willing to supervise your research.

Find a supervisor

Please do not write to members of faculty regarding supervision or entry to the PhD, as we do not recruit PhD students in this way.

All of our PhD students must either complete the MRes Economics at Warwick or demonstrate they have completed a two-year MRes at another institution (with a syllabus closely matching that taught at Warwick) and achieved excellent results.

Research proposals

A research proposal is not necessary at the stage of application; all successful applicants enrol in the MRes degree first, but you can upload a statement of purpose if you wish.

You will also be asked to include the following in your application:

• Personal Statement which communicates your interest and/ or CV
• Your degree transcript(s), including details of any modules you have yet to complete
• English language certificate (if applicable)
• Two academic references
• Your GRE score (if you have one): This should be uploaded as a pdf document to your portal after you have submitted your application

Find a supervisor

It is advisable to locate a potential supervisor using the link below and to discuss with them the area you'd like to research.

We have over 20 full-time academic staff members with many research strengths who could be your supervisors. Explore our Staff Research Directory where you will be able to filter by research interests. Co-supervision with other departments may be possible.

You can also see our general University guidance about finding a supervisor.Link opens in a new window

Research proposals 

For admission to the Department of Education Studies research degree programme, the proposal should be approximately 2,000 words (excluding the references list), and no longer than this. 

Note that there may well be changes and developments to the proposal if you gain entry to the department and begin your study. You will not be held rigidly to the proposal – however, we want to see that you are able to conceive of a doctoral research project as part of the application review process. 

For more details on what we look for in a research proposal please see our webpages. 

Research proposals

For admission to the Department of Education Studies research degree programme, the proposal should be approximately 2,000 words (excluding the references list), and no longer than this.

Note that there may well be changes and developments to the proposal if you gain entry to the department and begin your study. You will not be held rigidly to the proposal – however, we want to see that you are able to conceive of a doctoral research project as part of the application review process.

For more details on what we look for in a research proposal please see our webpages.

Find a supervisor

Find your supervisor using the link below and discuss with them the area you'd like to research.

Explore our Engineering Academic Staff DirectoryLink opens in a new window where you will be able to filter by your disciplinary interest.

Please note our Modelling of Heterogenous Systems PhD offers a range of research projects. A research proposal is not required. Instead, you should nominate one to three projects that you are interested in, in order of preference.

Learn more about our groups and projects.

You can also see our general University guidance about finding a supervisor.

• School of Engineering Scholarships https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/eng/postgraduate/funding/pss/ 
• Research Vacancies https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/eng/postgraduate/phdm/project 
• Live chats https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/eng/livechat/ 

Research proposals

An important part of your PhD application is the research proposal. We want to know what your research interests are so that we may direct your application to potential supervisors. The proposal does not need to be long, but the quality should be high and no more than 2-3 pages should be sufficient.

Ideally, your proposal should address the points below - however, as long as we get a clear idea of your research interests then we can consider your application. Ensure that your research interests match those in the School of EngineeringLink opens in a new window, or contact us for clarification of research areas.

• Outline the main objectives of your research, providing details of two or three key aspects.
• State your target audience for this project.
• Explain what the main outcomes of the project are that you would want to see.
• Outline what methods/approaches you intend to use to achieve the aims of your project.
• Indicate your suggested data collection procedures, including sources and any possible difficulties.
• Explain any analytical techniques you intend to use for your research.

Avoid:

• Broad research areas which would be unmanageable as a PhD topic or that have no relevance to the University of Warwick research areas.
• Vague descriptions of your research interests.

Please note our Modelling of Heterogenous Systems PhD offers a range of research projects. A research proposal is not required. Instead, you should nominate one to three projects that you are interested in, in order of preference.

Learn more about our groups and projects.
 

Find a supervisor

You can ask any academic from our department to be your supervisor. See our staff pages for more details and to see whose research interests align with yours.

You can also see our general University guidance about finding a supervisor.

Research proposals

Students should compose a statement of up to 500 words about their proposed area of study. This should situate a topic within a particular chronological, conceptual or thematic area, and should make specific reference to bodies of theoretical knowledge, texts, or authors which will be studied.

You should also locate the topic within current critical work in this area, perhaps citing a few recent secondary works which have interested, inspired or provoked you. Given the space constraints, we do not require a bibliography or full citations. This is not the place for a personal statement about your past career or future aspirations.

We recognise, of course, that all projects change and evolve during the process of doctoral study, and that it is difficult to define a project in advance of carrying it out. However, it is very important, when assessing applications, for us to have a clear idea of your project and your current thinking.

Candidates are encouraged to contact a potential supervisor and seek their support before submitting their application. You can search for a prospective supervisor on our websiteLink opens in a new window.

In addition to a supervisor or supervisors, accepted students will be assigned a personal tutor (who offers academic and pastoral support) from amongst the academic staff of the Department. Students may have a co-supervisor from within or outside the Department, where appropriate.

Students applying for funding to the Midlands4Cities Open Doctoral Award competition must have two supervisors, with the second supervisor being based either at Warwick or at one of the partner universities.

The Department of English and Comparative Literary Studies at the University of Warwick is a highly regarded research department, with expertise across a broad spectrum of specialisms. We ranked in the top 10 in the UK in the most recent Research Excellence Framework. See our major research groupings on our websiteLink opens in a new window.

Writing sample

The Department of English and Comparative Literary Studies asks all PhD applicants to submit a writing sample alongside their application. Your writing sample would normally be a chapter from your MA dissertation or an essay from your MA coursework or a published article.
 

Find a supervisor

Find your supervisor using the link below and discuss with them the area you'd like to research.

We currently have 14 full-time members of staffLink opens in a new window with many research strengths who could be your supervisors.

You can also see our general University guidance about finding a supervisor.Link opens in a new window

Research proposals

In order to ascertain if a project can be supervised by one of our staff members in Film and Television Studies, we kindly ask prospective applicants to send the following:

• A research proposal of around 2,000 words containing title, research aims and questions, methodology, scope of the project, and an indicative bibliography.
  Your most updated CV.
• A sample of your best writing on film and/or television (a chapter from your Master’s dissertation, for example).

Find a supervisor

Find your potential supervisor using the link below and contact them to discuss what you would like to research.

View our History Staff Directory where you will be able to explore the areas of expertise, research centres and research networks within the department. If you need additional guidance please email us.

You can also see our general University guidance about finding a supervisor.

Research proposals

For the application, we would expect a detailed research proposal of approximately 2,000 words (excluding footnotes and bibliography).

This should give:

• an overview of your research questions and why they are important;
• how these build on, challenge or supplement with existing research;
• the methodology you plan to adopt; and
• the sources you might use.

Please add a short bibliography of key relevant works. Please upload all this as a single supporting document in Word or PDF document.

See more details about the application procedure on our webisteLink opens in a new window.

Find a supervisor

Please establish whether the department will be able to supervise and support your research. You will probably already have in mind a member of staff who works in your field as a potential supervisor. However, if you are unsure whether our department has the necessary expertise to supervise your project you should:

• Check our staff research pagesLink opens in a new window

Contact our Director of Graduate Studies, Professor Michael Hatt, who will be very happy to advise on whether we can support your research and, if so, will put you in touch with a potential supervisor.

You can also see our general University guidance about finding a supervisor.Link opens in a new window

Research proposals

Candidates must have sufficient knowledge of their intended thesis topic to be able to provide a detailed research proposal (2000 words in length) as part of their application.

The proposal should outline the key research questions to be addressed and the provisional scope and structure of the project. This will enable us to assess your preparedness for PGR study and whether we shall be able to supervise your research. 

Find a supervisor

IER’ doctoral students are supervised by academic researchers with significant experience of undertaking research and expertise in the topic area. 

Visit Potential IER PhD Supervisors to find out more about potential supervisors and explore the subjects and techniques they would be interested in supervising.  

You can read our general University research proposal guidance. 

You can also see our general University guidance about finding a supervisor. 

Research proposals

We accept applications that fall within IER’s areas of research. You should send your application including your CV (indicating your research training and/or experience), transcripts, and an outline research proposal to ierphd@warwick.ac.uk, mentioning any potential IER supervisors that you have identified. 

More information on the application process can be found here: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/ier/study_with_us/phd/interest/. Please note that your proposal should follow the https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/ier/study_with_us/phd/interest/research_proposal_guidelines.pdf. 

Find a supervisor

Find your supervisor using the link below and discuss with them the area you'd like to research.

Explore our School of Law Staff Directory where you will be able see the academic interests and expertise of our staff.

You are welcome to contact our staff directly to see if they can provide any advice on your proposed research, but will still need to submit an application and meet the selection criteria set by the University before any offer is made.

You can also see our general University guidance about finding a supervisor.

Research proposals

You should make contact with a potential supervisor before submitting your application.

You will be required to submit a Research Proposal with your application. This should be 2000-2500 words (MPhil or PhD) or 1000-1500 words (LLM by Research), and contain the following:

• Proposed research title and rationale, and a working hypothesis or research questions
• Research methodology, including any proposed field work
• Survey of the relevant literature and a clear expression of the originality of the proposed work
• List of publications (where appropriate) and research experience

Find out more about our research proposal requirements on our websiteLink opens in a new window.

Find a supervisor

You can identify potential supervisors in the area(s) that are of interest you via the Research pages on the School of Life Sciences website. The academic staff in the School welcome enquiries from potential research students, so you are advised to contact them directly. Send your research proposal or explain that you would like to discuss possible research projects with them and detail how you plan to fund your studies.

For further information, see How to ApplyLink opens in a new window.

Research proposals

A research proposal is a document explaining what you would like to research for your doctorate.

If you are applying for an advertised project, you will not be required to submit a research proposal as the broad aims and objectives of your PhD will already be defined. When applying for an advertised project, you will need to clearly list the title of the project on your application.

If you are not applying for an advertised project, you will be required to develop a research proposal in consultation with a potential supervisor.

A good PhD proposal outlines the scope and significance of your topic and explains how you plan to research it. See how to write a great PhD research proposal on the Find a PhD websiteLink opens in a new window.

See our research degree application checklistLink opens in a new window.

Find a supervisor

The 'Find A Supervisor' link below will allow you to explore the research interests of academics within the department. Please include in your application the names of potential supervisors, with interests aligned with yours, or people you would like to work with.

The mathematics department, unlike some other departments, does not require students to make any arrangements with any potential supervisors before applying, though of course you are welcome to contact them directly and discuss your interests and any potential projects they may offer.

Mathematics staff directoryLink opens in a new window 

Find a supervisor

Research proposals

Specific research projects are not required, and many applicants will have broad interests and not have settled on very specific areas or projects. In that case, it is a good idea to use the research proposal document to describe the main areas of interest, what you have learned and find exciting about them, and any projects/thesis that you have done during your degree.

Of course, if you have a clear research interest or a specific project you want to work on, please submit it as your research proposal.

Find a supervisor

Find your supervisor using the link below and discuss with them the area you'd like to research.

Explore our School of Modern Languages and Cultures Research Directory where you will be able to filter by your chronological, geographical, linguistic and disciplinary interests.

You can also see our general University guidance about finding a supervisor.

Research proposals

It is up to applicants to identify an area of possible study which interests them and which is achievable within three full-time or five part-time years of MPhil/PhD study (or one full-time / two-part-time years of study for the MA by research).

Students should submit a statement of around 500 words outlining their proposed area of study. This should situate a topic within a particular thematic or chronological area, and should make specific references to authors, texts, events, regions, intellectual configurations, or cultural practices(whichever are most relevant).

We recognise, of course, that all projects change and evolve during the actual processes of researching and writing up, and that it is difficult to define a project in advance of carrying it out. However, it is very important, when assessing applications, for us to have a clear idea of your project, not least to enable us to ensure that a suitable supervisor is available.

See our tips on writing a PhD proposalLink opens in a new window.

Find a supervisor

Please see our Philosophy 'How to Apply' web pageLink opens in a new window for guidance on completing your application form.

Before completing your application we encourage you to make contact with the convenor of the programme to discuss your application.

Research proposals

When you make your application, you will need to submit a detailed research proposal in support of your application. This needs to be a convincing proposal which is sufficiently rigorous, and of sufficient quality to demonstrate that you are ready to begin independent research at PhD level. Typical proposals are 2,000 to 3,000 words long; however, this is only a guideline. The emphasis will be on the quality of the proposal and whether or not it fits with a particular supervisor’s research interests.

We understand that this is a provisional statement of your research. We expect that your research will develop as you carry it out and as you read further into your area of study. It is likely that your supervisor will suggest changes or developments to your research during the course of your study, but you should treat the proposal as an opportunity to show that you have begun to explore an important area of study and that you have a question, or questions, that challenge and develop that area. It is also necessary to demonstrate that you can express your ideas in clear and precise English.

For further details and guidance please see our webpagesLink opens in a new window.

Find a supervisor

Learn more about our groups and projects.Link opens in a new window

You can also see our general University guidance about finding a supervisor.Link opens in a new window

Research proposals

As part of your electronic application, under "Purpose of Study, Research Proposal" you can indicate which research groups, topics and/or supervisors most interest you. A detailed proposal is not needed.

Find out more about our research interests, expertise and facilities on our websiteLink opens in a new window.

Find a supervisor

Find your supervisor using the link below and discuss with them the area you'd like to research.

Explore our Politics and International Studies Staff Directory where you will be able to filter by research cluster, region or topic.

You can also see our general University guidance about finding a supervisor.

Research proposals

The research proposal is arguably the most important element of your PhD application. You need to submit a fully specified research proposal when you submit your application form.

While we fully acknowledge that your project will evolve as you conduct your research, you must submit a convincing proposal, worked up in full, which is sufficiently rigorous and of sufficient quality before you will be allowed entry onto our programme.

The type of robust research proposal that is required to attract supervisory commitment and an offer will address the points outlined in our Department GuidanceLink opens in a new window.

Typical proposals are 2,000-3,000 words long; however, this is only a guideline. The emphasis will be on the quality of the proposal and whether or not it fits with a particular supervisor’s research interests, not on the word count.

Find out more about our research proposal requirements on our websiteLink opens in a new window.

Find a supervisor

Find your supervisor using the link below and discuss with them the area you'd like to research.

Explore our Psychology Research Directory where you will be able to filter by research group.

You can also see our general University guidance about finding a supervisor.

Research proposals

We look for a robust (structured) research proposal of no more than 2,000 words. It has to convince us that your topic is important and feasible and that you have the right experience and skills to deliver the project.

The emphasis will be on the quality of the proposal and whether or not it fits with a particular proposed supervisor’s research interests. You may insert a maximum of 3 figures and add an end-of proposal reference list to support your proposal.

Find a supervisor

Find your supervisor using the link below and discuss with them the area you'd like to research.

Explore our Centre for the Study of the Renaissance Staff Directory to see our staff and their current research interests.

You can also see our general University guidance about finding a supervisor.

Research proposals

The Centre is accepting expressions of interest from students wishing to pursue a postgraduate course in Renaissance Studies at Warwick.

Students are able to explore various avenues for funding, depending on the course they are choosing and other criteria. Applicants are encouraged to investigate opportunities on our webpages, check the deadlines carefully, and communicate early on with the Director of Graduate Studies Dr Rich Rabone (R.Rabone@warwick.ac.uk) about their intentions, so that the strongest possible funding proposal may be prepared.

The Director of Graduate Studies will also be able to advise on any specific research proposal requirements.

Find a supervisor

Find your supervisor using the link below and discuss with them the area you'd like to research.

Explore our Sociology Staff Directory.

You can also see our general University guidance about finding a supervisor.

Research proposals

The research proposal is the most important element of your PhD application. You need to submit a fully specified research proposal when you apply. This is your statement about why your project is interesting, how you will carry it out, and what academic debates and social problems your work addresses. It's your chance to show us how you think and what kind of sociologist you are.

We look for a robust research proposal of around 2,000-3,000 words, although this is only a guideline. It has to convince us that your topic is feasible and that we have the right expertise to supervise it. The emphasis will be on the quality of the proposal and whether or not it fits with a particular supervisor’s research interests, not on the word count.

Find a supervisor

Applicants are not expected to identify a PhD supervisor before applying.

You are expected to join the Centre for Doctoral Training in Mathematics and Statistics which commences with two terms of taught modules. Once you are embedded in the department and have seen the range of opportunities on offer, you will choose your first-year project with a project supervisor. Usually, this will naturally lead on to a PhD project with the same supervisor and you will commence your PhD project work in earnest at the start of year two.

An exception to this rule occurs when the PhD is funded by a competitive scholarship that requires a supervisor to be identified and a project to be developed at the time of application (e.g. The Chancellor's International Scholarship or the China Scholarship Council Award). In this case we recommend that you provide a list of 2-4 potential supervisors as part of your personal statement. It will help to look carefully through the list of active research interests in the Department. The admissions tutors may match you with a supervisor, based on the areas of interest in your personal statement, to support you in the development of a project proposal for the scholarship application.

Research proposals

A research proposal is not needed. Students are strongly encouraged to review the department's guidanceLink opens in a new window and contact the department directly before applying.

Find a supervisor

Find your supervisor using the link below and discuss with them the area you'd like to research.

You should start by checking whether your proposal fits in with our areas of expertise on our researchLink opens in a new window and peopleLink opens in a new window pages.

Then please fill in a research degree inquiry form for theatre and performance studies available on theatre and performance studies postgraduate webpage.

You can also see our general University guidance about finding a supervisor.Link opens in a new window

Research proposals

Please contact the Department directly before applying.

For some guidance, please see the Department of Theatre and Performance Studies webpagesLink opens in a new window.

Find a supervisor

Throughout the PhD element of your programme you will be advised by one or two supervisors with appropriate research expertise and interests. Your supervisors will be nominated when you reach the end of the MRes element of your programme. Please do not contact potential supervisors when completing your application, as we do not recruit PhD students in this way.

Research proposals

Initial applications to the Business School PhD programmes do not require submission of a research proposal.

Find a supervisor

Find out more about our research areasLink opens in a new window and take a look at our current vacanciesLink opens in a new window to see the opportunities we currently have and their supervisors.

We also welcome informal enquiries, giving you the opportunity to discuss projects with supervisors to help you decide if it’s right for you.

Use the following links to find out more about our research groups and academics to contact if you are interested in a particular research area or complete our enquiry formLink opens in a new window.

• WMG ResearchLink opens in a new window
• WMG Research Degree programmesLink opens in a new window

You can also see our general University guidance about finding a supervisor.Link opens in a new window

Research proposals

Please seek advice from a potential supervisor or WMG's Research Degrees Director, Professor Kurt Debattista (wmgresearchdegrees@warwick.ac.uk).

Find a supervisor

Find your supervisor and discuss with them the area you'd like to research.

It is recommended that you approach your preferred supervisor before submitting your application. Our supervisors include Tim Leach, Maureen Freely, David Morley, Gonzalo C. Garcia, Nell Stevens, Lucy Brydon, Dragan Todorovic and Jodie Kim.

You can also see our general University guidance about finding a supervisor.Link opens in a new window

Learn about our research proposal guidance on the Warwick Writing Programme websiteLink opens in a new window.

Research proposals

PhD in Literary Practice (P-Q3PC)

You should prepare a succinct 500-word proposal in the first instance, indicating:

• What you intend to write (e.g., novel, screenplay, poetry collection)
• Which research questions you intend to explore
• What the relationship is between your work and current literary practice
• How the critical component of your thesis will relate to the practice element
• A sample of creative work (5,000 – 10,000 words of prose or 20 – 25 single-spaced pages of poetry) should accompany all applications and should be in the genre proposed for PhD study.

See our guidance on writing a proposal for the PhD in Literary Practice (Creative Writing)Link opens in a new window.

PhD in Literary Translation Studies (P-Q3PF)

For the practice-based pathway, a sample of translated work should accompany all applications.

See our guidance on writing a proposal for the PhD in Literary Translation StudiesLink opens in a new window.

Find a supervisor

Find your supervisor using the link below and discuss with them the area you'd like to research.

Explore our Warwick Medical School List of Approved Supervisors to where you will be able to search by research interests.

You should initially approach a suitable Academic Advisor (supervisor) from this list to discuss their work and to see if they would be willing to provide guidance on the presentation of the proposed Thesis for submission.

You can also see our general University guidance about finding a supervisor.

Research proposals

All students are required to submit a Purpose of Study statement of not more than 1,000 words showing:

• Why you want to do a research degree
• Your area of interest
• What you think are the most important research questions in your area
• Some indication of how you might go about answering one of those questions