Scholarship
Warwick Faculty Chancellor’s Scholarships (PhD)
Offered by University of Warwick
Open Applications open until December 10, 2026
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Last verified: September 26, 2026
Quick facts
- Provider
- University of Warwick
- Study destination
- United Kingdom
- Level
- PhD / Doctorate
- Funding
- Fully Funded, Stipend, Research Funding
- Eligible students
- Open to international students
- Deadline
- Applications open until December 10, 2026
- Duration
- 3.5 years
- Application method
- Government / provider online portal; Multiple-stage application
Overview
Warwick offers up to 80 postgraduate research scholarships for autumn 2027 entry through one application, across six streams. The Faculty Chancellor’s Scholarships (up to 30) are open to applicants of any nationality or fee status and pay full academic fees, a UKRI-rate stipend for 3.5 years and a GBP 5,000 research training and support grant.
Who Can Apply
Applicants of any nationality or fee status applying for an eligible research degree (PhD, MPhil/PhD, EngD or the PhD stage of a combined course) starting at Warwick in October 2027. Current postgraduate researchers are not eligible.
Am I eligible? A quick check
- Open to international students
- Study in United Kingdom
- Level: PhD / Doctorate
This is a summary. The official eligibility rules decide who can apply.
Education Level
Eligible Nationalities
Applicants of any nationality or fee status
Open to international students.
Eligibility can change between cycles. Confirm your country on the official website.
What Does This Scholarship Cover?
Tuition
- Full tuition fees (covered)
Living costs
- Annual stipend (covered)
Research
- Research expenses (covered)
"Fully funded" here means the published coverage includes full tuition and a living allowance. Costs not listed above may not be covered.
Funding Details
Full payment of academic fees (UK or international), a tax-free maintenance stipend at the UKRI rate for 3.5 years, a GBP 5,000 Research Training and Support Grant, paid leave for family and medical reasons, and for eligible international applicants the opportunity to apply for support towards UK visa and immigration costs. Part-time funding is at 60% over a longer period.
Eligibility Requirements
Subject / field
All subjects.
Application Deadline
- Status
- Open Applications open until December 10, 2026
- Applications open
- October 5, 2026
- Deadline
- December 10, 2026, 16:59 GMT
- Deadline type
- Fixed deadline
- Current cycle
- Autumn 2027 entry
Course applications by 7 December 2026; scholarship applications by 10 December 2026; references by 21 December 2026. Mid-stage notification on 25 January 2027 and offers by 5 March 2027 (all deadlines 16:59 GMT).
Deadlines change every cycle. Always confirm the current dates on the official website.
How to Apply
Both, separately: The scholarship and university admission are separate applications, each with its own requirements and deadlines.
- Submit your course application by 7 December 2026 and register your applicant account.
- Submit one scholarship application (opening 5 October 2026) by 10 December 2026 to be considered for all eligible streams.
- Make sure your referees respond by 21 December 2026.
Important: scholarship eligibility and university admission requirements may be different. Check both before applying.
Duration and Renewal
Duration: 3.5 years
Renewal: Covers the whole programme
Important Conditions
- Scholarships cannot be deferred to a future year.
Official Links
Last verified: September 26, 2026
Application Abroad is not the scholarship provider and does not accept applications. Apply through the official provider; its website is the final source for eligibility, funding and deadlines.
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