The Application Process
It is important to remember that in applying for support from Creative Bridges you are applying for two things. First a place to study a PhD at either Leeds or Warwick and second for a studentship to cover Fees and to provide the stipend to support your studies. These two elements to your application will be considered by different people at different stages. The application for a place will be considered initially by your proposed supervisors, and admissions teams at the respective institutions. The application for a studentship will be considered by the Creative Bridges Studentship Committee, made up of researchers from both institutions.
Applying for a Place
You must apply for a place at either University of Leeds or the University of Warwick. Please note that Project Studentships are only hosted at Leeds.
Applying for a Studentship
Once you have applied for your place you can apply for a Themed Studentship or a Project Studentship.
Decisions on the studentships will be taken by the Creative Bridges Studentship Committee, made up of academics from Leeds and Warwick.
Application Timeline
Deadline
The deadline for submissions to the studentship portal is 5pm on 20th April 2026.