Centre for Arts Doctoral Research Excellence

WELCOME TO CADRE.

Where every question sparks a journey of exploration.

About CADRE and M4C

CADRE is the Centre for Arts Doctoral Research Excellence. We support and representing the Faculty’s postgraduate researchers and their departments.

We speak for Arts doctoral researchers at Faculty and University committees and work closely with the Doctoral College, as well as representing Warwick in the Midlands4Cities Doctoral Training Partnership and to other external bodies.

There is a dedicated M4C team to help and support you during your time at Warwick.

M4C at Warwick

As an M4C-funded student at Warwick, you are part of a vibrant, international and intellectually curious cohort of M4C postgraduate researchers across the Faculty of Arts and beyond.​

Current M4C students can find out information on upcoming events, RDFs, EFs, placements and more in the M4C Site .

Doctoral College and Researcher Development

The Doctoral College aims to support you throughout your whole PhD from scholarships and researcher development to networking events and guidance on supervision and thesis submission.

The Researcher Development programme is provided by the Doctoral College to help you get the best out of your time at Warwick and the best out of yourself.

Collaborative Doctoral Partnerships

The Collaborative Doctoral Partnerships (CDP) scheme gives non-HEI (non-higher education institution) partner organisations with a proven track record in postgraduate research the opportunity to apply for a cohort of a minimum of three doctoral studentships per year over a three-year period.

Examples of current award holders include The British Library, the Victoria and Albert Museum, The National Archives and the Tate.

CADRE Workshop for International Arts PGR's Who Teach

• CADRE Workshop for International Arts PGR's Who Teach: Date Fri, 13 Nov Time 12pm - 2pm Location University Library; Wolfson Research Exchange Tags: CADRE , Faculty of Arts

CADRE Workshop 4: Presenting Papers and Attending Conferences

• CADRE Workshop 4: Presenting Papers and Attending Conferences: Date Tue, 17 Nov Time 11am - 1pm Location Wolfson Research Exchange - Library Floor 3 Extension Tags: CADRE , Faculty of Arts , CADRE Workshop Series

CADRE Workshop 5: Wellbeing, Community and Work-Life Balance

• CADRE Workshop 5: Wellbeing, Community and Work-Life Balance: Date Tue, 01 Dec Time 11am - 1pm Location Wolfson Research Exchange - Library Floor 3 Extension Tags: CADRE , Faculty of Arts , CADRE Workshop Series

Workshops, Events and Your Development

CADRE, the Faculty of Arts, Academic Departments, The Doctoral College and other areas of the university offer lots of opportunities to develop you, including:

CADRE Workshop Series 2026/27 Link opens in a new window

Throughout the year the CADRE team run a series of workshops focused on different aspects of PhD life. Workshops are open to ALL Arts PGRs regardless of stage in the PhD.

Monash Prato Writing Workshop 2026 Link opens in a new window

5 Arts PGRs along with Professor David Lambert attended last year's workshop in June 2026. Reflections on their experiences are available.

PG Cert in Transferrable Skills for the Arts Link opens in a new window

This PG Cert offers a variety of modules that are transferrable and applicable to Arts students

Full details are available here Link opens in a new window .

Quick Links

• CADRE 2025/26 Workshops
• Desk Bookings
• Doctoral College Funding Policy
• Doctoral College New Starter Information
• Enhancing the International Researcher Experience in the Faculty of Arts Project Link opens in a new window
• Events Calendar
• M4C Reviews
• M4C Warwick Newsletter
• Placements
• RDF and EFs
• UKRI Disabled Student Allowance
• VPP
• Workshops, Events and Your Development
• Library Open Access Team Link opens in a new window

Research areas