Warwick PGR Scholarships 2027: Full Fees + Living Stipend

Warwick PGR Scholarships 2027 offer full tuition and a living stipend for eligible doctoral researchers starting in October 2027. The competition opened on 5 October 2026. Submit your scholarship application by 10 December 2026 at 16:59 GMT; the course application closes earlier.

Location & level

University of Warwick, UK
Postgraduate research

Funding

Full fees + maintenance stipend

Scholarship deadline

10 December 2026
16:59 GMT

Illustrative graduate researchers with Warwick PGR Scholarships 2027 funding and deadline — Illustrative research scene; not an actual Warwick campus photograph.

Funding and benefits

Warwick lists up to 80 awards across six streams. Faculty and Interdisciplinary Chancellors awards include a UKRI-rate stipend for 3.5 years and £5,000 research support. Eligible international awardees may apply for visa and immigration-cost support; this is not an automatic promise of full reimbursement. The exact 2027/28 stipend amount is not stated on the competition page.

Eligibility

Apply for an eligible PhD, MPhil/PhD, EngD or doctoral stage of a combined programme beginning in October 2027. Faculty and Interdisciplinary Chancellors streams accept any nationality and fee status; current research students are ineligible for those streams. Interdisciplinary applicants need relevant research alignment and an additional statement. Other streams have separate conditions—read the official competition page before selecting them.

Academic and English requirements

Warwick generally expects at least a UK upper-second-class honours degree or equivalent for research admission, with course-specific requirements taking precedence. English standards vary by course: check your programme’s accepted tests and scores. A scholarship application does not waive admissions or language conditions.

Required documents

Degree certificates and transcripts, with English translations where needed.
Course admissions materials, including a personal statement and research proposal if requested.
Academic referee details and references.
Scholarship competency statements and any stream-specific evidence.

For new applicants, certificates, transcripts and references are imported from the linked course application. Do not upload duplicate copies directly to the scholarship form. The scholarship assessors do not review CVs.

How to apply

Choose a research course and check departmental requirements. Discuss project fit and supervision where appropriate.
Submit the Warwick course application before its deadline.
Allow up to 48 hours for your seven-digit applicant ID, then register your ITS account.
Open the scholarship portal, link the correct course and complete the required statements.
Check documents and submit. Arrange for references to arrive before their separate deadline.

Deadlines for 2027 entry

The official portal confirms the scholarship closing date. Warwick’s published timetable distinguishes:

Course application: 7 December 2026, 16:59 GMT.
Scholarship application and non-reference documents: 10 December 2026, 16:59 GMT.
References: 21 December 2026, 16:59 GMT.

Each cutoff is 19:59 in Türkiye. Late submissions are not accepted. The funding deadline is separate from general admissions dates.

Selection criteria

Assessment considers research capability, preparedness, achievement and potential alongside project originality, feasibility, institutional fit and supervision. Departments nominate candidates, faculties rank them and allocation panels decide awards. Strong academic results alone do not guarantee funding.

Practical applicant tips

Prepare a simple deadline checklist with your referees. Write your scholarship statements so a reader outside your discipline can understand your question, methods and contribution. Use specific evidence of readiness and explain why Warwick has the expertise your project needs. Leave time to review the entire form before submission.

Frequently asked questions

Is the scholarship application separate?

Yes. Course admission is the first step; the scholarship portal requires a linked course application.

Is IELTS compulsory for everyone?

There is no single scholarship-wide IELTS score stated. Follow the English requirements and accepted evidence for your chosen course.

Can I change the submitted scholarship form?

No. Review it carefully before submitting.

When will results arrive?

Warwick lists 5 March 2027 as the offer-release date.

Official sources and application

Apply Now — Warwick Scholarship Portal

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Verified against official Warwick pages on 5 October 2026. Always check the selected stream and course before applying.