The following projects are open for applications

School of Engineering

The School of Engineering is seeking academically strong and highly motivated candidates for a minimum of six 3.5-year EPSRC-funded scholarships.

The studentships are open to applicants with UK residency or from the EU (fees only, unless resident for 3 years) and are available across our entire range of disciplines in

Civil Engineering and Geomatics, Chemical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Marine Technology.

Details of the School’s research areas and academic staff can be found on our web pages. 

Applicants should contact academics directly to discuss research topics and should apply via the online portal mentioning the academic’s name and quoting the studentship number depending on research area.

Chemical Engineering (ENG201) 

Civil Engineering and Geomatics (ENG202)

Electrical and Electronic Engineering (ENG203)

Marine Technology (ENG204)

Mechanical Engineering (ENG205)

Further deatils of how to apply can be found here

Applicants should possess a good honours degree (1st Class or 2:1 minimum) in Engineering or any related field.

The award is available to UK/EU applicants only. Depending on how you meet the EPSRC’s eligibility criteria, you may be entitled to a full or a partial award.

Closing date for applications: 13^th March 2020

For further information please contact our PGR administrators:

Chemical Engineering soe.pgr.chemeng@newcastle.ac.uk

Civil Engineering and Geomatics soe.pgr.civilenggeomatics@newcastle.ac.uk

Electrical and Electronic Engineering soe.pgr.eleceng@newcastle.ac.uk

Marine Technology soe.pgr.martech@newcastle.ac.uk

Mechanical Engineering soe.pgr.mecheng@newcastle.ac.uk

School of Computing

Further project to follow

School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics

Further inforamtion can be found here

School of Natural and Environmental Sciences

Further projects to follow

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EPSRC Eligibility

Please note that only UK Nationals automatically qualify for a full studentship award (fees and stipend) Eligibility terms apply for EU and International students.

Further guidance can be found here: EPSRC Eligibility criteria guidance

EPSRC Industrial CASE Studentships - Science & Engineering

The Faculty of Science, Agriculture & Engineering are offering fully funded Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), Industrial Collaborative Awards in Science and Engineering (CASE) PhD Studentship positions under the following projects:

ENG054 PhD iCASE Studentship: From real world to simulation: Digital twins of traffic intersection controllers for co-operative and connected traffic systems

CASE02 PhD CASE Studentship in Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis of Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Canisters in new generation respirators

CAS20-01 PhD CASE Studentship with AstraZeneca: Small molecule tools to target glucose metabolism in Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

CAS20-02 PhD CASE Studentship with Procter and Gamble: Application of molecular probes for biofilm understanding and technology discovery

CAS20-03 PhD CASE Studentship in Electronic Engineering with Sonarydne International Ltd - Extremely High Data Rate (EHDR) Acoustic Communications

The studentship award will cover RCUK standard UK/EU tuition fees and a stipend of at least £15,009 per year. Postgraduate students are enrolled in our Faculty Postgraduate Researcher Development Programme.

The award is available to UK/EU applicants only. Depending on how you meet the EPSRC’s eligibility criteria (https://www.epsrc.ac.uk/skills/students/help/eligibility/), you may be entitled to a fees-only award (partial funding) or fees and stipend award (full funding).

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 or contact the lead supervisor identified in the above individual project outlines.

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

The 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. 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 the National Innovation Centre for Data 
• 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

Find out more about our Centre for Doctoral Training in Digital Civics.

We 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 about STREAM-IDC

Our 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

Applications for 2020 are now open. Deadline 31st January 2020. For further information and how apply click here

Our 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

Our 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

EPSRC 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.

10 PhD scholarships are being offered across all major subject areas for Chinese citizens. Full tuition fees will be funded by the University for a period of 48 months and the China Scholarship Council will provide a living allowance.

Applications for 2020 are now closed

Other funded PhD Studentships:

Mathematics, Statistics and Physics

We are partners in:

EPSRC Diamond Science and Technology
EPSRC Additive Manufacturing