Engineering and Physical Sciences
Engineering and Physical Sciences
We run a wide range of schemes and programmes of Doctoral training across this area.

We offer fully funded PhD opportunities through:
- cohort training via our Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs)
- individual Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) awards
- industrial funded awards
All available studentship opportunities can be found on the postgraduate funding section.
Engineering and Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC) - Doctoral Training partnership
Engineering and Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC) - Doctoral Training partnership
The Engineering and Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC) - Doctoral Training partnership provides us with funding for a minimum of 15 PhD studentship awards per year.
Each award provides full fees for 3.5 years, and an annual living allowance of £15,606 (UKRI rate), an Rsearch Support grant, and EPSRC cohort training events.
We advertise projects than span the whole EPSRC research remit, and are based across the following Schools and institutes:
School of Engineering
School of Computing
School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics
School of Natural and Environmental Sciences
EPSRC Eligibility
Home and International students (inc. EU) are welcome to apply.
EPSRC Industrial CASE Studentships
EPSRC Industrial CASE StudentshipsEPSRC Industrial CASE Studentships - Science & Engineering
The Faculty of Science, Agriculture & Engineering offer fully funded Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), Industrial Collaborative Awards in Science and Engineering (CASE) PhD Studentship positions
Projects to follow for 2021 entry
The award is available to Home and International students (inc. EU) applicants. We have a limited number of International awards available.
Applications for the project must be made via the Newcastle University application portal. Applicants must also provide a CV, certified copies of degree certificates and transcripts, a personal statement describing relevant experience (max. 2 pages), 2 references and proof of eligibility (e.g. passport or residence permit). Further guidance is provided within each project outline.
For general enquiries please contact: sagepgdean@ncl.ac.uk
All available studentship opportunities can be found on the postgraduate funding section.
Institute for Agri-Food Research and Innovation (IAFRI)
Institute for Agri-Food Research and Innovation (IAFRI)The Institute of Agri-Food Research and Innovation (IAFRI) is a joint venture between Newcastle University & Fera Science Ltd. IAFRIs mission is to conduct frontier agri-food research in topics relating to Fera Science Ltd’s core business in plant protection, food safety and environmental sustainability.
There are five studentships available from 10 projects to choose from based on the current themes.
Students will be based at either Newcastle University or Fera Science Ltd in York. Each award provides a 3 year PhD with 100% tuition fees at UK/EU rate plus an annual stipend (minimum £15,009) Successful non-EU international students will be required to make up the difference between the UK/EU fees and international fees.
Full details and projects available can be found at http://www.ncl.ac.uk/iafri/learning/opportunities
Cloud Computing for Big Data Centre for Doctoral Training
Cloud Computing for Big Data Centre for Doctoral TrainingThe EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Cloud Computing for Big Data is an innovative and highly prestigious programme.
Each year we offer a number of students the opportunity to study for a PhD in an exciting area in which there is an acute skills shortage.
The CDT was first established in 2014, since then it has recruited five excellent cohorts of students. Our graduates have gone on to exciting careers in industry, academia, and the National Innovation Centre for Data (NICD). The future of the CDT is supported by investment from Newcastle University and its industrial partners.
Through our industrial partners, we identify real world challenges. Our students address these challenges through industrial placements and applied academic collaboration.
Our cohort based, 4-year scheme offers a tailored PhD training and research programme, with opportunities to:
- Be part of a vibrant and supportive research environment
- Collaborate directly with industry through NICD
- Be mentored by internationally recognised research leaders
- Be part of a national network of experts through our partnership with the Alan Turing Institute
- Make an impact on industry, the economy, and society with your research.
Find out more information at www.ncl.ac.uk/bigdata
Digital Civics Centre for Doctoral Training
Digital Civics Centre for Doctoral TrainingFind out more about our Centre for Doctoral Training in Digital Civics.
STREAM Industrial Doctoral Centre
STREAM Industrial Doctoral CentreWe are a key partner in this Industrial Doctorate Centre for the Water Sector.
Coordinated by Cranfield University and including Imperial College London and the Universities of Sheffield, Newcastle and Exeter, the programme enables talented researchers to develop their skills and careers, while obtaining an Engineering Doctorate (EngD) degree.
Find out more via the STREAM website.
Geospatial Systems Centre for Doctoral Training
Geospatial Systems Centre for Doctoral TrainingOur Geospatial Systems CDT is a collaborative partnership between Newcastle University and the University of Nottingham.
It will provide the UK with a world-leading generation of engineers, scientists and practitioners trained in geospatial data, analytics, modelling and visualisation. This will help enable the UK to maximise the economic benefits of the 'open' geospatial data revolution.
Find out more information about our Geospatial Systems CDT
Sustainable Electric Propulsion (SEP) Centre for Doctoral Training
Sustainable Electric Propulsion (SEP) Centre for Doctoral TrainingOur Sustainable Electric Propulsion CDT is a collaboration between two of the UK's largest and most forward thinking research groups. Renowned for their expertise, Newcastle and Nottingham Universities are delivering this innovative venture.
We will train a new generation of power electronics specialists to meet the future demands of society and industry for clean, electric propulsion systems. As a graduate of this CDT, your skills and knowledge will be invaluable to automotive and aerospace transport infrastructures.
Find out more information about our Sustainable Electric Propulsion CDT
Molecular Sciences for Medicine (MoSMed) Centre for Doctoral Training
Molecular Sciences for Medicine (MoSMed) Centre for Doctoral TrainingOur CDT in Molecular Sciences for Medicine (MoSMed) is an EPSRC funded joint venture between Newcastle and Durham Universities.
Our CDT delivers a comprehensive research and training programme focussed on science at the interface of molecular and medical sciences, business skills, innovation and entrepreneurship.
Find out more information about our Molecular Sciences for Medicine CDT
Renewable Energy Northeast Universities (ReNU) Centre for Doctoral Training
Renewable Energy Northeast Universities (ReNU) Centre for Doctoral TrainingEPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Renewable Energy Northeast Universities (ReNU) is an added value doctoral training programme funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council.
Over the next 5 years it will create a pipeline of highly skilled doctoral graduates that will drive forward innovation in small scale renewable and sustainable distributed energy. It is a collaboration between Newcastle, Northumbria and Durham universities.
If you have a strong academic background in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics discipline and are motivated by the opportunity to create a more sustainable future then find out more information on our website.
Other Programmes
Other ProgrammesOther funded PhD Studentships:
Mathematics, Statistics and Physics
We are partners in:
EPSRC Diamond Science and Technology
EPSRC Additive Manufacturing