University of Warwick Chancellor's International Scholarship 2027

Overview

Warwick’s Chancellor’s International Scholarship is the university’s flagship PhD funding for international students. Awards cover full tuition fees and a maintenance stipend matched to UK Research Council rates. Around 27 awards per cycle. Warwick is a Russell Group research university consistently ranked in the UK top 10. The 2027 cycle closes 10 January 2027.

Benefits

• Full international tuition fees for the PhD (typically 3 to 4 years).
• Annual maintenance stipend at UK Research Council rates (around GBP 19,500).
• Compatible with Warwick departmental top-ups.
• Recognition as a Chancellor’s International Scholar.
• Membership in Warwick’s PhD researcher community across 30+ disciplines.

Eligibility

• International student (overseas fee-paying classification).
• Holding (or expecting) an offer of admission to a Warwick PhD programme for September 2027 entry.
• Strong undergraduate and Masters academic record (typically first-class honours).
• Research proposal aligned with a Warwick supervisor’s interests.
• Strong references from previous academic supervisors.
• No nationality restrictions; African applicants strongly welcome.

How to apply

1. Apply for admission to your chosen Warwick PhD programme through the Warwick online application portal.
2. In the application, indicate interest in the Chancellor’s International Scholarship.
3. Submit a research proposal aligned with a Warwick supervisor’s interests.
4. Submit before 10 January 2027.
5. Shortlisted candidates are interviewed in February-March 2027. Final scholars are announced by April 2027 for September 2027 entry.