University of Warwick
PhD Degree Program

Deadline: December 9 (for course application) / December 12 (for scholarship application)
Study Location: London, UK
Course Start Date: October 2025

Overview:

The Chancellor’s International Scholarships are prestigious awards given annually by the University of Warwick, designed to support outstanding postgraduate research students from outside the UK and EU. These scholarships are available across all disciplines offered at the university, and they provide a substantial package of financial support for those accepted into the university’s PhD programs.

Host Institution:

• University of Warwick, United Kingdom

Level and Field of Study:

• PhD Programmes in any discipline offered by the University of Warwick.

Number of Scholarships:

• Up to 42 scholarships available each year.

Target Group:

• Open to international and EU students who meet the eligibility criteria.

Scholarship Benefits:

The Warwick Chancellor’s International Scholarships for the academic year starting in October 2025 offer a comprehensive support package, which includes:

• Full payment of overseas tuition fees for the entire duration of the PhD program.
• A maintenance stipend paid at the prevailing UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) rate, which for the 2025/26 academic year is expected to be £20,140 per year, for a period of 3.5 years.
• A Research, Training and Supporting Grant (RTSG) of £5,000 to help cover research-related expenses, including training and development costs.
• For eligible students, the opportunity to apply for additional financial support to help cover the costs associated with immigration to the UK.

Eligibility Criteria:

To be considered for the Chancellor’s International Scholarships, applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. PhD Application: Applicants must apply for a full-time PhD program at the University of Warwick for commencement in October 2025.
2. Fee Status: Applicants must be assessed as being classified as ‘overseas’ for tuition fee purposes. There are no specific nationality restrictions beyond this criterion.
3. Discipline: Applicants can apply from any academic discipline offered at Warwick.

Please note that the scholarship is open to both international and EU students, with the primary focus being on those classified as overseas for fee purposes.

Application Process:

The application for the Chancellor’s International Scholarships involves two steps:

1. PhD Course Application: Applicants must first submit their application for a PhD program at the University of Warwick. The deadline for submitting course applications is December 9, 2024.
2. Scholarship Application: After applying for a PhD program, applicants must separately submit their scholarship application online by December 12, 2024.
3. Supporting Documents: The final deadline to submit supporting documents for the scholarship application is January 7, 2025.

It is crucial to carefully review the Application Guidance Notes and the PGR Ranking Criteria provided by the university to ensure that all necessary documentation is submitted on time and in the correct format.

Further Information:

For detailed instructions on the application process and eligibility requirements, it is highly recommended that prospective applicants visit the official University of Warwick website dedicated to the Chancellor’s International Scholarships. You can find detailed information about the application procedures, selection criteria, and relevant deadlines.

Official Scholarship Website:
Warwick Chancellor’s International Scholarships

By applying for this scholarship, students gain access to exceptional financial support, enabling them to fully focus on their research while studying at one of the UK’s top universities.