PhD Opportunities and Support
We particularly welcome applicants whose research interest fit within those of our research groups.
Join us
We're pleased you're considering postgraduate research study with us.
Explore these pages to find out about:
Information about postgraduate funding
For information about potential sources of funding for postgraduate study visit the University's guide to funding.
Studentships in social sciences
You can win an Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) North East Doctoral Training Centre studentship in social sciences.
This is a popular competition. You should engage early with the School and with prospective supervisors. Look at the full details of the competition to see if you're eligible before you contact a prospective supervisor. Early contact with the School is essential, so we can help you prepare a good application.
We're looking for talented applicants in the areas of education, linguistics and speech and language sciences. Check our research pages for themes and staff interests that might suit you.
Read more about the ESRC North East Doctoral Training Centre studentships and how to apply.
Contact Ghada Khattab, Postgraduate Director, by 1 December at the latest.
Studentships in arts and humanities
You can win a Northern Bridge Doctoral Training Centre studentship in humanities.
This is a popular competition. You should engage early with the School and with prospective supervisors. We want to hear from people who have an interesting idea for a doctoral project in Linguistics. Check our research pages for themes and staff interests that might suit you.
Read more about the Northern Bridge Doctoral Training Centre studentships and how to apply.
Contact Ghada Khattab, Postgraduate Director, by 1 December at the latest.
Idealab
Newcastle University is proud to be part of Idealab. This is a prestigious international doctorate. You could consider this programme if your research interests lie in understanding the neurocognitive mechanisms of language learning, language use and language (re)-learning, in both clinical and non-clinical populations.
You can find out about current and past Idealab candidates here.
Stroke Association fellowships
The Stroke Association invites yearly applications for Postgraduate and Postdoctoral Fellowship Awards in the field of stroke.
Research has the potential to limit the devastating effects of stroke and help people rebuild their lives. The Speech and Language Sciences Section at Newcastle University has a strong research group working in the field of . We offer support in the application to these Fellowships to outstanding applicants who contact us early in the autumn. This allows time for establishing eligibility and putting together a strong proposal.
Please see the Stroke Association website for more information. Contact us if you are interested.