About this opportunity
The Warwick Chancellor's International Scholarships 2027 are the flagship fully funded PhD awards in the University of Warwick Postgraduate Research Scholarship Competition for October 2027 entry. A single scholarship application considers applicants for up to 80 postgraduate research scholarships across six streams, including up to 30 Faculty Chancellors awards and up to 12 Interdisciplinary Chancellors awards. Chancellor's awards cover full academic fees, a tax-free maintenance stipend at the UKRI rate for 3.5 years and a GBP 5,000 Research, Training and Supporting Grant, making Warwick one of the strongest fully funded PhD options in the UK for 2027. Applicants of any nationality or fee status can apply for the Chancellor's streams, provided they are starting an eligible doctoral course in October 2027.
The Warwick Chancellor's International Scholarships 2027 is a fully funded scholarship offered by University of Warwick for applicants heading to United Kingdom. Applications close on Dec 10, 2026.
Who should apply?
This may be a fit if the following points describe you. Always use the official criteria as the final check.
- Apply for an eligible Postgraduate Research Course at the University of Warwick to begin in October 2027, in academic year 2027/28
- Eligible courses include PhD, MPhil/PhD, EngD and the PhD stage of a Masters+PhD course, for example 1+3 or 2+4 routes
- For the Chancellor's streams: be of any nationality or fee status; other streams in the same competition have their own additional criteria
- Note the exclusions: current postgraduate research students are not eligible to apply
- Scholarships cannot be deferred to a future academic year; successful applicants must begin in October 2027 as specified in their application
- Meet the course application deadline of 7 December 2026 and the scholarship application deadline of 10 December 2026, both at 16:59 GMT
What the opportunity may offer
- Full payment of academic fees, whether UK or international, across the competition streams
- A tax-free maintenance stipend to support living costs
- For Chancellor's streams: a UKRI-rate stipend for 3.5 years and a GBP 5,000 Research, Training and Supporting 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
- Full or part time study options, subject to visa requirements; part time funding is at 60 percent with a proportionally longer funding period
- Up to 8 weeks annual leave per year, the option to suspend studies temporarily, additional support for disabled postgraduate researchers, and access to personal and professional development opportunities
- One application covers six streams: Faculty Chancellors (up to 30), Interdisciplinary Chancellors (up to 12), AHRC Doctoral Scholarships (up to 3), Doctoral Access Pathway (up to 3), Doctoral Access Sanctuary (up to 2) and China Scholarship Council (up to 30), totalling up to 80 awards
Required documents
- Postgraduate research course application to the University of Warwick for October 2027 entry, submitted by 7 December 2026 at 16:59 GMT
- Automated applicant ID email, allowing at least 48 hours for it to arrive after the course application, and a registered ITS applicant account
- Scholarship application through the Warwick scholarships portal, with any required supporting documents, submitted by 10 December 2026 at 16:59 GMT
- References, due by 21 December 2026 at 16:59 GMT
- Completed PGR Scholarship Competency-Based Assessment Criteria and Applicant Guidance Notes, read before applying
Application process
- Read the PGR Scholarship Competency-Based Assessment Criteria and Applicant Guidance Notes on the official competition page
- Submit your postgraduate research course application by 7 December 2026 at 16:59 GMT
- Receive the automated email with your 7 digit applicant ID number, allowing at least 48 hours, and register your ITS applicant account
- Submit your scholarship application and supporting documents through the scholarships portal by 10 December 2026 at 16:59 GMT, noting that an application usually takes more than 36 hours to complete
- Ensure references are submitted by 21 December 2026, await mid-stage notification on 25 January 2027, and await offers by email by 5 March 2027
Before you apply
- □Apply before Dec 10, 2026 — confirm the date in your own time zone
- □Confirm that you meet every eligibility condition set by University of Warwick
- □Prepare your 5 required documents in the format asked for
- □Ask referees early and share the official instructions
- □Review the official source once more before submitting
Deadline notes
All deadlines are 16:59 GMT and late submissions are not accepted. Course applications close on 7 December 2026, scholarship applications close on 10 December 2026, references are due by 21 December 2026, mid-stage notification is on 25 January 2027, and offers are released on 5 March 2027, for study beginning in October 2027. Warwick warns that it is not usually possible to complete and submit a scholarship application in less than 36 hours, so applicants should start well before the deadlines.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Warwick Chancellor's Scholarship cover?
Full academic fees, a tax-free maintenance stipend, and for Chancellor's streams a UKRI-rate stipend for 3.5 years plus a GBP 5,000 Research, Training and Supporting Grant. Eligible internationals may also apply for support towards UK visa and immigration costs.
How many Warwick postgraduate research scholarships are available for 2027?
Up to 80 across six streams in one competition, including up to 30 Faculty Chancellors and up to 12 Interdisciplinary Chancellors awards. One application is considered for the streams for which you qualify.
What are the Warwick scholarship deadlines for October 2027 entry?
Course applications by 7 December 2026, scholarship applications by 10 December 2026, references by 21 December 2026, all at 16:59 GMT. Mid-stage notification is 25 January 2027 and offers are released 5 March 2027.
Can international students apply for the Chancellor's streams?
Yes. The Chancellor's additional eligibility is any nationality or fee status. Other streams in the same competition have their own criteria.
Can I defer a Warwick postgraduate research scholarship?
No. Scholarships cannot be deferred to a future academic year, and current postgraduate research students are not eligible to apply.
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