About this scholarship
The Warwick Chancellors International Scholarships at Warwick University are available to the top international postgraduate researchers. For the 2027-2028 entry, £5 million will be allocated for 80 Chancellor’s International Scholarships for exceptional international PhD applicants.Applicants who contribute significantly to Warwick’s thriving global community of world-leading researchers can apply for the 42 awards made for entry for Autumn 2025. If you are the most outstanding overseas fee status PhD applicants and first-year Ph.D. students from any academic department, apply now.Key DetailsDeadlines:Course Applications:7 December 2026Scholarship Applications:10 December 2026References:21 December 2026Mid-stage Notification:25 January 2027Note:All deadlines are 16:59 GMT. Late submissions are not accepted.Host University:University of WarwickLocation:United Kingdom (UK)Number of Opportunities:80Funding Type:Fully or partially FundedStudy Level:PhD, MPhil/PhD, EngD, Entering the PhD stage of an MRes+PhDFunding Period:3.5 YearsEligible Countries:International (Afghanistan Included)Benefits of the Chancellor’s International ScholarshipImportant DatesCourse Applications7 December 2026Scholarship Applications10 December 2026References21 December 2026Mid-stage Notification25 January 2027Scholarship Schemes & EligibilityEach scheme includes individual additional benefits and eligibility criteria. Click on a scheme below to view the specific details.Faculty ChancellorsAdditional Benefits:UKRI rate stipend for 3.5 years£5,000 Research Training and Support Grant (RTSG)Paid leave for family and medical reasonsOpportunity to apply for support towards UK visa and immigration costs (for eligible international applicants)UKRI Standard Rate Full-Time Stipend:Stipend supports your living costs and is tax free. Enhanced stipends are available for some degrees.YearAnnual StipendMonthly StipendFees (Home)2024-25£19,237£1,603.08£4,7862025-26£20,780£1,731.66£5,0062026-27£21,805£1,817.08£5,238*Rates for future years are estimates. Source: UKRI.Additional Eligibility:Be of any nationality or fee statusCurrent postgraduate research students are not eligible to apply.Interdisciplinary ChancellorsAdditional Benefits:UKRI rate stipend for 3.5 years£5,000 Research Training and Support Grant (RTSG)Paid leave for family and medical reasonsAdditional Eligibility:Propose an interdisciplinary research project aligned to one or more Research Spotlight or a Research Centre.Be of any nationality or fee statusCurrent postgraduate research students are not eligible to apply.Note:To be considered, you must complete the Interdisciplinary Chancellors Scholarship statement in your application.AHRC DoctoralAdditional Benefits:UKRI rate stipend for 3.5 years£5,000 Research Training and Support Grant (RTSG)Paid leave for family and medical reasonsAdditional Eligibility:Propose an Arts and Humanities Research Council remit research projectBe of any nationality or fee statusDoctoral Access – PathwayAdditional Benefits:UKRI rate stipend for 3.5 years£5,000 Research Training and Support Grant (RTSG)Additional Eligibility:Self-identify as being either Black or of Black heritageBe of any nationality or fee statusNote:To be considered, complete the Doctor Access (Pathway) Scholarship statement in your application.Doctoral Access – SanctuaryAdditional Benefits:UKRI rate stipend for 4 years£5,000 Research Training and Support Grant (RTSG)Additional Eligibility:Demonstrate you hold a UK government recognised status (e.g., applied for asylum, Refugee Status, Humanitarian Protection, or supported by CARA).Note:You must upload evidence of a relevant Home Office status in your scholarship application.China Scholarship CouncilAdditional Benefits:From CSC:A CSC rate stipend for up to 4 years and return international airfare between the UK and China.From Warwick:A stipend enhancement to the UKRI rate for up to 4 years.Additional Eligibility:Hold an unconditional eligible course offer by 21 January 2027.Hold a Peoples Republic of China Passport and be permanently resident in China or studying overseas (Hong Kong/Taiwan excluded).EligibilityIndicate you wish to be considered for this funding in your scholarship application.Hold an unconditional eligible course offer by 21 January 2027 OR be within the first 12 months of an eligible course in October 2027. (Accepted outstanding conditions: completion of a degree or obtaining ATAS clearance).Meet the CSC eligibility requirements.Hold a People’s Republic of China Passport and either be permanently resident in China or studying overseas. (Applicants from Hong Kong or Taiwan, or those working overseas, are not eligible).If currently or previously studying overseas, ensure you meet the CSC eligibility requirements.Applications from any research area are welcomed. However, there are 12 CSC Priority Areas identified.Note:You must complete the China Scholarship Council statement in your application. CSC operates a number of different scholarship schemes; candidates who apply through CSC-direct routes or transfer from other institutions are not automatically considered for the Warwick-funded elements.The following awards will be available for entry in the autumn of 2025/26:Full tuition feeA 3.5-year maintenance stipend atthe current UKRI rate(conditional £21300 for full-time awardees)A one-off Research, Training and Supporting Grant (RTSG) of £5,000 to fund research-related expenses.For eligible scholars, there is an opportunity to apply for financial support towards the cost of immigration to the UK.Paid short-term, family, and medical leave options.Eligibility CriteriaThe eligibility criteria for the Chancellor’s International Scholarship are as follows:To be eligible for this scholarship, apply to the University of Warwick for a PhD starting in October 2027 ORAlready enrolled in the first year of a Ph.D. or MPhil/Ph.D. at the University of Warwick; to be eligible, you must be within the first 12 months of enrolment in a PhD or MPhil/PhD at the University in October 2026Applicants should be overseas fee-paying students.There are no nationality requirementsApplicants from any discipline at Warwick can apply for this opportunityStudents cannot defer to the next academic yearCheck More Opportunities:Think Big Postgraduate Scholarships Program in the UK, 2026Ban Ki-Moon Scholarship on SDGs-Master Studies at MCI 2026 in AustriaWorld Bank Graduate Scholarships 2026-2028 for Developing CountriesENS Bachelor & Master Scholarship in FranceHow to Apply?All applicants can submit their scholarship applications online by entering the Apply Now tab below.The University of Warwick strongly recommends that candidates prepare their applications in advance, as completing and submitting an application in less than 36 hours is not possible. Please follow these application guidance steps:Review the Applicant Guidance Notes and PGR Ranking Criteria.Submityour course applicationand any supporting materials.Applicants will receive an automated email with a seven-digit applicant ID number. Please wait for at least 48 hours for delivery.Create anITS applicant account.Submit your scholarship application before the deadline by entering the link below. The University does not accept late applications for any reason.Submit supporting documents by the deadline for supporting documentation.The results of the Chancellor’s International Scholarship will be emailed by the beginning of March 2026.Apply For ScholarshipYou may visit theWarwick University websitefor detailed information about the Chancellor’s International Scholarship.Check More Opportunities:ADB Scholarship at the University of Hong Kong for 2026 (Fully-Funded)500 International Excellence Scholarships at the University of Leeds in the UKUniversity of Saskatchewan Scholarships for International Students to study in CanadaUniversity of Twente Scholarship 2026/2027 for Non-EU/EEA StudentsNOHA-EMJMD Erasmus+ Scholarship in International Humanitarian Action 2026-2027Share with Your FriendsShare
