Warwick Chancellor's International Scholarships
About the Program
Comprehensive guide for Warwick Chancellor's International Scholarships. Get eligibility details, stipend amounts, and registration instructions here.
Benefits & Financial Support
The Warwick Chancellor's International Scholarships are fully funded. Awards for entry in Autumn 2026 include full payment of academic fees (up to approximately £24,010 for overseas students), a maintenance stipend set at the UKRI rate (provisionally £21,300 per annum for full-time award holders for 2026/27), and a Research, Training and Supporting Grant (RTSG) of £5,000. The stipend is intended to contribute towards living expenses, and accommodation fees are not directly covered. Converted at an approximate rate of 1 GBP = 105 INR.
Inclusions
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Nationality:** Open to all international and EU students
Eligibility depends on an 'overseas' fee status assessment
no nationality-based criteria apply. - **
Degree
Level:** Applicants must be applying for a Postgraduate Research Course (PhD, MPhil/PhD, EngD, or entering the PhD stage of an MRes+PhD) at the University of Warwick to begin in October 2026. - **
Current
Students:** Candidates currently in their first year of a PhD or MPhil/PhD program at Warwick are eligible, provided they are within their initial 12 months of enrollment and plan to continue their studies at the University in October 2026. - **
Academic
Discipline:** Applicants may be from any academic discipline offered at Warwick. - **
Deferral:** Scholarships cannot be deferred to a later academic year
successful applicants must commence their PhD studies as specified in their application.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
PhD
Must be enrolled in PhD.
Financial & Category
Selection Process
Scholarships are awarded annually via a combined postgraduate research scholarship competition to the most outstanding international PhD applicants, based on academic excellence and research potential
The selection process requires prospective applicants to familiarize themselves with the Applicant Guidance Notes and PGR Ranking Criteria.
Renewal Policy
The scholarship is normally awarded for up to 3.5 years of full-time doctoral study
Continued funding is contingent on satisfactory academic progress, although specific annual renewal conditions beyond the initial duration are not explicitly detailed but implied by the overall 'Funded PGR Student Policy'.
Application Process
- 1**Review Guidance
** Read the Applicant Guidance Notes and PGR Ranking Criteria thoroughly.
- 2**Submit Course Application
** Apply for your desired Postgraduate Research Course (PhD, MPhil/PhD, EngD, or entering the PhD stage of an MRes+PhD) at the University of Warwick to begin in October 2026. The course application deadline for 2026/27 was typically 8 December 2025.
- 3**Receive Applicant ID
** After submitting your course application, you will receive an automated email with a 7-digit applicant ID number. Wait at least 48 hours for delivery.
- 4**Register ITS Applicant Account
** Create an ITS applicant account using your applicant ID.
- 5**Submit Scholarship Application
** Submit your scholarship application online through the designated portal. The scholarship application deadline for 2026/27 was typically 11 December 2025.
- 6**Submit Supporting Documents
** Upload any required supporting documents for your course and scholarship application by the specified deadline (e.g., 23 February 2026 for 2026/27 entry).
Documents Required
Important Dates
Application Deadline
11 December 2026
The expected course application deadline is December 8, 2026, and the expected scholarship application deadline is December 11, 2026, for the 2027 academic intake.
Dates are subject to change as per the provider's official notification. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the closing date.
Scholarship Quick Facts
Common Questions (FAQs)
Q.What are the application deadlines for the Warwick Chancellor's International Scholarships for the 2026/2027 academic year?
For the 2026/2027 academic year, the course application deadline was typically 8 December 2025, and the scholarship application deadline was 11 December 2025. Supporting documents were generally due by 23 February 2026. Please note that these dates are for the past application cycle and future deadlines will be announced by the University of Warwick.
Q.Can the Warwick Chancellor's International Scholarship be deferred to a later academic year?
No, the Warwick Chancellor's International Scholarships cannot be deferred to the following academic year. Successful applicants are required to commence their PhD studies as specified in their application, for the October 2026 intake.
Q.Is a Master's degree a mandatory requirement to be eligible for this scholarship?
While a Master's degree is often beneficial for PhD applications, the primary eligibility requires applicants to be applying for a Postgraduate Research Course (such as a PhD or MPhil/PhD) at the University of Warwick. You must meet the University's general admission requirements for PhD study in your chosen discipline. The scholarship is also open to first-year PhD students at Warwick.
Q.How many Warwick Chancellor's International Scholarships are awarded each year?
For the 2026/2027 academic year, the University of Warwick had set aside a budget of around £5 million for these scholarships and was offering up to 42 awards to the most outstanding international PhD applicants.
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