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University of Warwick Doctoral Access Scholarships in UK

The University of Warwick is inviting applicants to apply for Doctoral Access Scholarships (Pathway) for the academic session 2026/2027, supporting exceptional PhD applicants who self-identify as Black or of Black heritage. The scholarship is open to candidates from any discipline at Warwick.

To be eligible, applicants must apply for a PhD program at the University of Warwick starting in October 2026 and self-identify as being Black or of Black heritage. Candidates from any discipline and with either Home or Overseas fee status are welcome to apply.

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The University of Warwick is one of the UK’s leading research-intensive universities, renowned for its innovation, academic excellence, and global outlook located in Coventry, United Kingdom. Established in 1965, Warwick consistently ranks among the world’s top universities and is known for its strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research, entrepreneurial spirit, and vibrant campus community.

Application Deadline: 11 December 2025

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: University of Warwick
  • Department: All Departments
  • Course Level: PhD (Doctoral Research)
  • Award: Full tuition fees, maintenance stipend, and a Research, Training and Supporting Grant (RTSG)
  • Access Mode: Online
  • Number of Awards: NA
  • Nationality: Home and International students
  • The award can be taken in: United Kingdom

Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: Open to applicants with Home or Overseas fee status.
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any subject offered by the University of Warwick.
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet all the following criteria:

  • Apply for a PhD program at the University of Warwick starting in October 2026.

  • Self-identify as being Black or of Black heritage.

  • Be applying for any discipline at Warwick.

  • Scholarships cannot be deferred to the next academic year.

How to Apply

  1. Read the Applicant Guidance Notes and PGR Ranking Criteria.
  2. Submit your course application and upload supporting documents.
  3. Receive an automated e-mail with a 7 digit applicant ID number. Please allow at least 48 hours for this to arrive.
  4. Register your ITS applicant account.
  5. Submit your scholarship application (link opening 15 October 2025) by the application deadline. We regret being unable to accept late applications for any reason.
  6. Submit supporting documents by the supporting document deadline. We regret being unable to accept late supporting documents for any reason.

Results Announcement:
Results will be communicated by email by February 2026.

Contact:
Email: [email protected]

Application Deadlines:

  • Course Application Deadline: 8 December 2025 (16:59 GMT)

  • Scholarship Application Deadline: 11 December 2025 (16:59 GMT)

Benefits

Successful applicants will receive:

  • Full payment of tuition fees.

  • Maintenance stipend paid at the prevailing UKRI rate for 3.5 years.

  • Research, Training and Supporting Grant (RTSG) of £5,000.

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