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Newcastle University Postgraduate Study 2019 entry
PhD application:
next steps
Strand 1:
Studentship
If you don’t yet have a clear
idea of a specific research
project, but know which area you
would like to work in, then you
may find it useful to search for
a project that has already been
established. These normally
have a named supervisor, a
fixed project title and fundin
already in place. This type of
project is typically referred to
as a ‘studentship’ opportunity
and we advertise these on our
fundin website. See pa es
22–23 for more information.
Strand 4:
Research
proposal
If you are applyin to a de ree
in the Faculty of Humanities
and Social Sciences, you may
in either the Faculty of Science,
A riculture and En ineerin ,
or Medical Sciences, then you
simply need to include
the name of your identified
supervisor with a brief
description of your research
interests/project title. Guidance
can be found at:
Begin by refining your PhD research
idea/project title so that it’s clear to
potential academic supervisors what
area/subject you are hoping to
specialise in.
Or, search for a studentship project
(see Strand 1)
Review our research groups and
academic staff profiles online and
consider whether their interests are
a good intellectual fit with yours
Contact the identified academic/s or
research group to discuss your project
and find out if they are willing to
supervise you
Check if you need to write a formal
research proposal when submitting
your application (see Strand 4)
Apply online. We accept applications
throughout the year, with students
typically beginning their studies in
either September or January. Some
Your
research
journey
Your PhD research
proposal
If you have a particular research
project in mind, then you should
follow the ‘step-by-step’ instructions
hi hli hted on the pa e opposite.
If you don’t yet have a clear idea
of a specific research project, but
know broadly which area you would
like to work in, then you mi ht find
it more useful to apply for a project
that is already established. This will
normally have a named supervisor,
a fixed project title and fundin
already in place.
Typically, this type of project
is referred to as a ‘studentship’
opportunity. Studentships at
Newcastle University are re ularly
advertised on our fundin website
(see ri ht).
Finding funding
Findin fundin for your research
de ree is often a time-consumin
and competitive process. There
is no sin le source of information,
so it is important that you do your
research and start your search for
fundin early. Althou h fundin is
made available throu hout the year,
the majority of fundin is likely to
be advertised between September
and May.
Our website advertises many of the
fundin opportunities available at
Newcastle University and is updated
on a weekly basis. As a result, it is
worth bookmarkin the pa e and
checkin back on a re ular basis
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Establishing your doctoral-level research proposal,
finding funding and identifying a potential supervisor
require time and perseverance. This is because
you are looking for a tailored programme of study
centred on your interests, but which also requires
expert supervision in that particular field. Potential
supervisors will want to see that your project matches
their specific requirements.