Funding

Many students obtain prestigious sponsorship from funding bodies, charities and industry. Staff registered for research studies include clinical individuals on training (many of whom have esteemed funding eg Wellcome Trust and MRC clinical research training fellowships).

Funding for UK & EU Students

UK and EU students seeking funding normally apply for our advertised studentships, many of which are funded by UK Research Councils. The Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) offers studentships through a partnership between Newcastle University, Liverpool University and Durham University. UK students may be entitled to a Professional & Career Development Loan.

Funding for International Students

International students may receive funding from their own government or from international scholarship schemes. The University also offers a discount on tuition fees for relatives of international students.

The University have a number of Overseas Research Student Scholarships.

Faculty of Medical Sciences MRes and MSc Medical Sciences International Scholarships

A small number of scholarships are available for 2013 entry into the MRes Programmes and MSc in Medical Sciences.

Funding for Newcastle University Students - Alumni Tuition Fee Discount

This is a 20% fees discount for UK, EU and international students who have previously studied at Newcastle and meet the terms and conditions of the Discount. Find out more about Alumni Tuition Fee Discount.

The University website has lots of helpful information on locating and securing funding for your studies.

MRes Funding

The majority of students are self-funded. However, there is funding available from a range of different sources if you meet the criteria attached to the funding.

Northern Institute for Cancer Research Scholarships, Bursaries and Studentships

The Northern Institute for Cancer Research has a number of competitive Scholarships, Bursaries and Studentships for which students who register on the M.Res. in Cancer Programme are eligible.

Find out more about Northern Institute for Cancer Research funding opportunities.

Institute of Neuroscience Bursaries

The Institute of Neuroscience at Newcastle University has a limited number of bursariesattached specifically to the Neuroscience MRes. It is open to UK, EU and international students.

Find out more about the Institute of Neuroscience bursaries

Centre for Behaviour and Evolution MRes Scholarships

The Centre for Behaviour and Evolution at Newcastle University has a limited number of Scholarships available to students who apply for either the MRes in Animal Behaviour or the MRes in Evolution and Human Behaviour. It is open to UK, EU and international students who are not already fully funded by external sources.

Find out more about the CBE MRes Scholarships.