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How can Newcastle University support your business?

Whether you're ready to host your first intern, grow your team, or looking to collaborate on research and innovation, Newcastle University offers a range of opportunities to help your business grow. 

Below is a guide to the different ways your business can engage with the University.  

Arrow Innovation project
Time-frame  Cost/Contribution  Information 
150 hours 

No cost  

Arrow Innovation
Collaborative Research
Time-frame  Cost/Contribution  Information 

Variable 

Successful funding application or company funded

Liaise with Newcastle Innovations

Collaboration Opportunities | Newcastle Innovations | Newcastle University

 

 

Consultancy
Time-frame  Cost/Contribution  Information 

Variable 

Variable rate, request quote 

Consultancy | Newcastle Innovations | Newcastle University

Contract Research
Time-frame  Cost/Contribution  Information 

Variable 

Variable

Collaboration Opportunities | Newcastle Innovations | Newcastle University

CPD courses
Time-frame  Cost/Contribution  Information 

Flexible – set or custom 

Variable 

CPD: Short Courses & Programmes | Newcastle University | Newcastle University

Degree Apprenticeship (MSc/MBA/MEng)
Time-frame  Cost/Contribution  Information 

Course-dependent 

Apprenticeship levy: SMEs pay 5%, government pays 95% - funding band is degree specific 

Higher and Degree Apprenticeships | Newcastle University | Newcastle University

Facilities/Equipment
Time-frame  Cost/Contribution  Information 

Variable 

Variable, e.g. pay per use or for contract research Via facility staff. 

Note: Post- Graduate students obtain discounts 

Facilities and Equipment | Newcastle Innovations | Newcastle University

Graduate Recruitment
Time-frame  Cost/Contribution  Information 

N/A 

No cost, simply register with Employer Portal 

Recruitment fairs, and advertise free through Careers Service 

Recruiting students and graduates | Newcastle University

 

 

National Innovation Centres for Ageing (NICA), Data (NICD), and Rural Enterprise (NICRE)
Time-frame  Cost/Contribution  Information 

Variable 

Variable 

Ageing:

NICA: Contact Us - National Innovation Centre Ageing

VOICE: Home | Voice

NICD: Home | National Innovation Centre for Data

NICRE:  National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise | NICRE

 

PhD Student
Time-frame  Cost/Contribution  Information 

3-4 years

Successful funding application 

Academic(s) you wish to collaborate with (who are eligible to supervise a student) 

 

START UP Ecosystem
Time-frame Cost/Contribution  Information 
Flexible  

No cost 

Explore ways to support student & graduate startup Founders – guest speakers, networking  

Start-up support | Newcastle University  
Student Internship
Time-frame  Cost/Contribution  Information 
Flexible 

Based on duration. 

50 hours -  £750 bursary fully subsidised by the Careers Service 

100 hours – bursary £1500, employer contribution £750 plus VAT 

200 hours – bursary £3000, employer contribution £1500 plus VAT 

Funding for student internships | Newcastle University
Student Placement
Time-frame  Cost/Contribution  Information 
9-12 months 

Variable, stipend required 

Recruit a placement student | Newcastle University

 

Student Project: Undergraduate & Masters
  Time-frame  Cost/Contribution  Information 
Undergraduate  1-2 months 

Project specific, possibly no cost 

Academic(s) you wish to collaborate with – policies differ between academic schools 

Support our students | Newcastle University


 

Masters  3-6 months