Your research degree offers more than a chance to dive deep into your chosen subject. It’s an opportunity to challenge yourself, grow and prepare for a fulfilling career.
The Doctoral College is here to support every aspect of your growth: academic, personal and professional.
From inter-disciplinary development programmes to wellbeing workshops, you’ll find all the opportunities you need to realise your goals.
We’re also here to connect you to an inspiring network of peers, academics and support staff. Together we form a community that’s world class in many areas of research.
As a registered as a Doctoral or MPhil student, you are encouraged to apply for financial support to undertake a wide range of personal development activities, that might not normally be available in an Academic Unit. Doctoral College Enhancement Funding provides support so that you can take advantage of these opportunities.
It is recommended that you talk to your Academic Supervisor in the first instance, to ensure that your proposal and the event is in line with your research field, and the opportunity has the potential to enhance your research and experience.
As a registered as a Doctoral or MPhil student, you are encouraged to apply for financial support to undertake a wide range of personal development activities, that might not normally be available in an Academic Unit. The Doctoral College provides support for Travel and Conferences so that you can take advantage of a broader range of opportunities, in addition to those provided within your Academic Unit as part of your research programme, such as participation in UK and International events and conferences throughout the year.
It is recommended that you talk to your Academic Supervisor in the first instance, to ensure that your proposal and the event is in line with your research field, and to ensure the opportunity has the potential to enhance your research and experience. You should also approach your Academic Unit to ascertain if they have any funding available for the proposed activity before submitting your application.
The Doctoral College is currently providing dedicated financial support to Doctoral, and MPhil Students registered at Newcastle University via the Newcastle University Cost of Living Impact Fund 2022/23
The Doctoral College have been approved to process DBS checks with an external agency (First Advantage) if your School/Academic Unit is unable to process this for you. If this is needed contact doctoralcollege@newcastle.ac.uk
The Doctoral College Parental Leave Bursary provides funded support for Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave for Newcastle PGR University Studentship Holders.
You need to be:
in receipt of a funded stipend on or after 1st August 2021
have no other source of financial support during a period of Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave
