University of Warwick AHRC Creative Bridges Scholarship 2026

Two studentships are available in the School of Creative Arts, Performance and Visual Cultures (SCAPVC) /Centre for Interdisciplinary Methodologies (CIM) for 2026/27 funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council to be part of the Creative Bridges Doctoral Focal Award - led by the University of Leeds and University of Warwick.

An additional studentship, in collaboration with the BBC, jointly supervised but based at the University of Leeds is also available.

• Table of Content
• About University of Warwick
• University of Warwick PhD Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of University of Warwick PhD Scholarship
• Requirements for University of Warwick PhD Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

University of Warwick PhD Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of University of Warwick PhD Scholarship

• The studentships cover fees plus a UKRI rate maintenance allowance (in 2025/26 this was £20,780) plus tailored Research Training and Support Grants.

Requirements for University of Warwick PhD Scholarship Qualification

• Applicants are expected to apply for a place to study, within SCAPVC or CIM for the academic year 2026/7.
• You should hold a first-class or at least a good upper second-class UG degree (or equivalent) in an Arts and Humanities subject and either a Masters degree with distinction or merit in any subject area OR equivalent creative industries experience, ideally in the screen or digital sector in the UK or abroad.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• More information about the DFA, our Theme and Project studentships, available supervision, guidelines for applicants and the studentship application form are available at the Creative Bridges website.

For more information, kindly visit University of Warwick scholarship webpage.