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PhD Opportunities

We have fully funded PhD opportunities available across our Faculty and our Schools.

PhD funding

Through our strong industry relationships, we’re able to offer various funded PhD opportunities:

  • cohort training via our Doctoral Training Centres
  • individual Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) awards
  • industrial funded awards

This is thanks to:

Doctoral training centres

Join one of our doctoral training centres. Our centres and researchers are helping design future cities, enabling the transition from fossil fuels and developing new drugs to fight disease.

Fellowships

Apply for one of our fellowship opportunities. Our call for fellowship candidates is open throughout the year.

Search for University funding

Our funding database has postgraduate funding available across Newcastle University.

Opportunities in Singapore

We have a range of opportunities in Singapore for our PhD students, academics and working professionals. 

Singapore offers excellent opportunities in a vibrant research landscape. It's an ideal destination for international scholars across various fields, from deep tech to biomedicine.

Visit Newcastle University in Singapore

Apply for A*STAR funding

Apply for a funded international placement in Singapore, with the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR). The Doctoral College has funding for one PhD student per academic year.

Apply for SINGA funding

Study in Singapore with the Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA). This fully funded award is an exciting opportunity to study and pursue your research abroad.

Programmes with SGInnovate

Helix Immersion Programme

Designed for biomedical academics and researchers looking to transition into the biotech industry.

Summation Programme

A specialised deep tech apprenticeship for current students and graduates. Work on real-world projects with deep tech start-ups.

Power X

Tailored for working professionals, this 12 month traineeship offers potential career opportunities in deep tech

Postgraduate research degrees

We have a variety of PhD and postgraduate research degrees available across our schools.

Computing

Join our School of Computing for a postgraduate research degree. We have Integrated PhD, MPhil or PhD degrees available.

Engineering

Play a part in making our world a safer and more sustainable place for everyone by doing an engineering PhD.

Mathematics, Statistics and Physics

Choose from a PhD, MPhil or Physics MRes in our School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics. We have a thriving community of research students across all our programmes.

Natural and Environmental Sciences

You’ll have the opportunity to work with our world-leading experts in our state-of-the-art facilities, across our School of Natural and Environmental Sciences. We have a range of PhDs, MPhils and MRes degrees available.

Encouraging diversity

Newcastle University and UKRI value individual differences and the diversity that this brings. We want to make sure that no one is at a disadvantage because of who they are. We encourage applications from all diverse groups. Including applicants with additional needs, caring responsibilities etc.

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

Useful links

Newcastle Doctoral College

The Doctoral College is here to support every aspect of your growth throughout your research degree.

Faculty research community

Our postgraduate community is a great place to find likeminded researchers and students.

Fees and funding

Explore your options for funding opportunities and support for your postgraduate studies.