EPSRC Doctoral Prize Fellowships
Applications are open for the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Doctoral Prize Fellowships. Closing date: 28 March 2023
Start your career as an independent researcher
This fellowship is designed to act as the first step towards an independent research career.
EPSRC-funded PhD students have the chance to receive 24 months of additional support, after successfully completing a PhD.
The expected start date for this fellowship will fall within the 2023 / 2024 academic year.
You can use the fellowship to:
- undertake significant new work
- complete key publications resulting from your PhD
- develop research networks
- facilitate knowledge transfer
- deliver outreach activities
If you have any questions, you can email sagepgdean@ncl.ac.uk.
How to apply
Closing date: 28 March 2023
You will need to propose a novel research project in an area that fits within the EPSRC’s funding remit.
The scheme is designed to offer support and flexibility. You’ll need to outline the exact details of your fellowship.
We encourage applications from all EPSRC PhD students. Especially those from outside Newcastle University.
Supporting documents
You will need to include the following documents to support your fellowship application:
- Project Proposal - EPSRC Doctoral Prize Fellowship 2023
- Project Sponsor - EPSRC Doctoral Prize Fellowship 2023
- Head of School Letter of Support Form - EPSRC Doctoral Prize Fellowship 2023
Please also read the EPSRC Doctoral Prize Fellowship Guidelines 2023.
Project sponsor
You will need to choose an appropriate academic staff member, from Newcastle University, who can act as your project sponsor.
Before you apply, you should approach them and discuss your planned research proposal. Your project sponsor must be willing to support your project and, where appropriate, host the project in their research facilities.
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