University Scholarship ยท PhD

Warwick Chancellor's International Scholarships

University of Warwick ยท All India

Annual Awardยฃ5,000 (approx. โ‚น52.8 Lakh+)
Deadline11 Dec
Scheme NameWarwick Chancellor's International Scholarships
Provided ByUniversity of Warwick
Eligibility SummaryClass 11-12, Graduation, Engineering (< โ‚น8L Income)

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About the Program

Comprehensive guide for Warwick Chancellor's International Scholarships. Get eligibility details, stipend amounts, and registration instructions here.

Benefits & Financial Support

ยฃ5,000 (approx. โ‚น52.8 Lakh+)

The Warwick Chancellor's International Scholarship is a fully funded award for PhD students. It typically includes the full payment of overseas tuition fees, a maintenance stipend set at the prevailing UKRI (UK Research and Innovation) rate, and a Research, Training and Supporting Grant (RTSG) of ยฃ5,000. For the 2026/27 academic year, the maintenance stipend is estimated at approximately ยฃ21,300 per year. The maximum annual value, including an estimated tuition fee of up to ยฃ24,010 (based on previous year's data) plus the stipend and RTSG, is approximately ยฃ50,310 GBP annually. This converts to approximately 5,282,550 INR (based on an approximate exchange rate of 1 GBP = 105 INR). The minimum annual amount, covering the stipend and RTSG, is approximately ยฃ26,300 GBP, or 2,761,500 INR. Funds are disbursed directly to the award holder for maintenance and a separate RTSG, while tuition fees are covered by the scholarship. There are no details indicating direct benefit transfer (DBT) to Aadhaar-seeded accounts, as this is an international scholarship from a UK institution.

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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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Academic Discipline:Applicants may be from any academic discipline offered at Warwick.

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    Deferral:Scholarships cannot be deferred to a later academic year; successful applicants must commence their PhD studies as specified in their application.

Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit

Education LevelPhD
Course / StreamPhD
Income LimitNo income bar
Category / CasteGeneral, OBC, SC, ST
Domicile StateAll India

Mandatory Documents Checklist

  • โœ“Course application form
  • โœ“Research proposal
  • โœ“Academic transcripts/certificates
  • โœ“Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume
  • โœ“Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose
  • โœ“Two academic references/Letters of Recommendation
  • โœ“English language proficiency certificate (if required by the University of Warwick's admission standards)
  • โœ“Passport copy (for international applicants)
  • โœ“Any other supporting documents as per course application requirements

Selection Process

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    Candidates are selected through a highly competitive single-application process, with awards allocated to the most outstanding international PhD applicants demonstrating exceptional academic potential and research promise

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    Applicants are automatically considered for multiple scholarship schemes, including the Chancellor's International Scholarships, after submitting a single scholarship application

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    The selection process requires applicants to adhere to the Applicant Guidance Notes and PGR (Postgraduate Research) Ranking Criteria.

Renewal Policy

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    The scholarship is awarded for up to 3.5 years of full-time doctoral study

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    Scholarships cannot be deferred to a later academic year

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    Award holders are bound by the University's Funded PGR Student Policy and the specific Terms and Conditions of the Chancellor's International Scholarship, which outlines expectations for participation in postgraduate recruitment and community-focused activities

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    Continuation of funding is contingent on meeting the academic requirements and policies set forth by the University of Warwick.

How to Apply Online

Applications are submitted online via the official portal. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.

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    Review Guidance

    Carefully read the Applicant Guidance Notes and PGR Ranking Criteria available on the University of Warwick's Doctoral College website.

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    Submit Course Application

    Apply for a Postgraduate Research course (PhD, MPhil/PhD, EngD, or entering PhD stage of MRes+PhD) at the University of Warwick to begin in October 2026. The deadline for course applications is generally December 8, 2025, at 16:59 GMT.

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    Receive Applicant ID

    After submitting your course application, you will receive an automated email with a 7-digit applicant ID number. Allow at least 48 hours for this to arrive.

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    Register ITS Account

    Register your ITS applicant account using the provided applicant ID.

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    Submit Scholarship Application

    Complete and submit your scholarship application online via the University's portal. The deadline for scholarship applications is generally December 11, 2025, at 16:59 GMT.

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    Submit Supporting Documents

    Ensure all required supporting documents are uploaded by the deadline, typically January 7, 2026.

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    Track Status

    Scholarship results for the 2026 entry are typically communicated by email by the start of March 2026.

Common Questions (FAQs)

What level of study does the Chancellor's International Scholarship support?

The Chancellor's International Scholarship is specifically designed to support postgraduate research courses, including PhD, MPhil/PhD, EngD, or students entering the PhD stage of an MRes+PhD program at the University of Warwick.

Are Indian students eligible for the Warwick Chancellor's International Scholarship?

Yes, the Chancellor's International Scholarships are open to international students of any nationality or fee status, including students from India, provided they meet the eligibility criteria for a Postgraduate Research course at the University of Warwick.

Can the scholarship be deferred to a later academic year?

No, the Chancellor's International Scholarships cannot be deferred to a later academic year. Successful applicants must commence their PhD studies in October of the academic year for which they applied (e.g., October 2026 for the 2026/27 cycle).

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