PhD Funding

We in PAIS are well aware that finding a source of funding is an essential part of starting a PhD. Below are a selection of funding opportunities and further resources regarding funding for your research degree. As new opportunities arise, we will update this list accordingly, so check back periodically to see what's new!

The Finance Office maintains the official table of Fees for the University.

Please read the full details of each opportunity carefully before submitting your application. The form for Warwick and PAIS applications can be downloaded from any of the relevant Full Details sections below.

Opportunity	Brief Description	Eligibility	Deadline
Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctorate Programme (GEM)	European Commission funded joint doctoral programme with one of four European partners Full tuition fees plus monthly maintenance and travel allowance Apply directly to the GEM School Read full details	Students starting in 2012 or students currently in their first year of study Must meet GEM entry requirements	Passed
ESRC-BASIC Collaborative Studentship	UK Research Council funded collaborative studentship with BASIC PhD will focus on a BASIC project on encouraging the multilateralisation of the nuclear disarmament Full tuition fees for Home/EU students Maintenance grant for Home students only Apply directly to the PAIS department Read full details	Home/EU students starting in 2012 or Home/EU students currently in their first year of study	30 April 2012
ESRC Doctoral Training Centre (PAIS Pathway)	UK Research Council funded doctoral training centre Full tuition fees for Home/EU students Maintenance grant for Home students only Apply directly to the PAIS department Read full details	Home/EU students starting in 2012 or Home/EU students currently in their first year of study	30 April 2012
ESRC Doctoral Training Centre (Security, Conflict and Justice Pathway)	UK Research Council funded doctoral training centre Full tuition fees for Home/EU students Maintenance grant for Home students only Apply directly to the PAIS department Read full details	Home/EU students starting in 2012 or Home/EU students currently in their first year of study	TBC
PAIS Departmental Studentship	Opportunity funded by the PAIS department Full tuition fees plus maintenance grant Apply directly to the PAIS department Read full details	Students starting in 2012 or students currently in their first year of study	30 April 2012
East Asia Postgraduate Research Fellowship	Opportunity funded by the PAIS department Full tution fees plus maintenance grant Apply directly to the PAIS department Read full details	Students starting in 2012 or students currently in their first year of study	30 April 2012
Chancellor's Scholarship	University of Warwick funded studentships Full Home/EU tuition fees plus maintenance grant Apply through Admissions/Graduate School form AND submit application form directly to PAIS department Read full details	Students starting in 2012 or students currently in their first year of study	Passed
Chancellor's International Scholarship	University of Warwick funded studentships Full Overseas tuition fees plus maintenance grant Apply through Admissions/Graduate School form AND submit application form directly to PAIS department Read full details	Overseas students starting in 2012 or overseas students currently in their first year of study	Passed
Graduate School funding advice	The Graduate School offers further advice about where to find funding sources and has a regularly-updated list of potential opportunities for both Home/EU and Overseas students. Their information is updated regularly as new scholarships become available.
International Office funding advice	The International Office offers general funding advice for Overseas students, as well as a listing of some country-specific awards and competitions.

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PhD Funding

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