The database enables you to search for all kinds of funding, from studentships to charities and corporate sponsorship. It will help you find the most relevant opportunities for your needs.

Please remember that the offer of a place to study at Newcastle is made separate from any scholarship award to cover the cost of tuition and maintenance.

All new Postgraduate Research students registering with the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology will have the use of a laptop or desktop computer for the duration of their studies and will be of a good specification.

Funding your PhD

We welcome applications to doctoral training competitions across the Faculty. We are able to support applications to:

• The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) via the IAPETUS2 DTP
• Northern Bridge (Arts and Humanities Research Council)
• NINE DTP (Economic and Social Research Council)

Find out details on competitions for 2020-21 entry.

From time to time, the School may advertise for project-linked studentships. These will be advertised through the University’s Funding and Finance database.

The Postgraduate Doctoral Loan Scheme is open to new English and non-UK EU doctoral applicants starting their studies after August 2018. The Scheme is not means tested and is considered a contribution towards tuition fees and living expenses for Doctoral studies.

Funding your MA / MRes

The University offers a variety of studentships and bursaries. Possible sources of funding include:

• School of Geography, Politics and Sociology Masters' Fees scholarships
• Research council-funded studentships for UK and EU students (as part of wider doctoral training funding)
• Funding for Alumni
• Funding for international students

All new Postgraduate Research students registering with the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology will have the use of a laptop or desktop computer for the duration of their studies and will be of a good specification.

Find out more

• Guide to Funding
• Living Expenses
• disability support - see also the Snowdon Trust (formerly The Snowdon Award Scheme) and Action on Access
• Help and Support

Further information can be found on the following websites:

• British Council
• Findaphd.com
• Guardian Unlimited
• Jobs.ac.uk
• Prospects
• Times Higher Educational Supplement

The postgraduate funding database and Newcastle University Financial Support Services can also help.

How to Apply

To apply for any of our courses and search for funding opportunities, please see the University postgraduate webpages.