Newcastle University Overseas Research Scholarships (NUORS) for International PhD Students 2024 entry

Newcastle University is committed to offering support to the very best international students hoping to pursue a programme of research. We are pleased to offer a small number of University funded NUORS awards for outstanding international students who apply to commence PhD studies in any subject in 2024/25.

Aim and Benefits 

This award covers the difference between home and overseas fee rates (value to be determined for 2024/25. 2023/24 value approximately £16,188 to £24,088 per annum (depending on tuition fee band)

Requirements 

You could be eligible to apply for a NUORS award if:

1. You have been offered a place on a PhD research programme
2. You have been assessed as international for fee purposes and are wholly or partially self-financing
3.  You intend to register to start your studies during the 2024/25 academic year.

Applications for a NUORS award cannot be made for a course that has already been started by a student. Applicants must already have been offered a place on a PhD research programme before applying. Applications made without this will not be considered.

Additionally, applicants must be applying for a course of study based at our Newcastle Campus; courses based in Malaysia or Singapore are not eligible for this award.

Interview date, Process and Venue 

Start Date:

• The awards are available for 2024-25 entry 

Award Duration:

• The award is valid for the normal duration of the PhD (not longer than 3 years)

Application Closing Date:

• 10 May 2024

Application Deadline

May 10, 2024

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Newcastle University on app.geckoform.com to apply

1. You must have already applied for a course and been offered a place to study at Newcastle University before you apply for a NUORS award.
2. Please complete the online NUORS Application Form in accordance with the NUORS regulations. You will also be required to provide details of an academic referee; the University will then contact your referee directly. 
3. Further details can be found in the NUORS Regulations 2024 (PDF:138KB). Please read these thoroughly before applying.
4. If you experience problems with the application form, please contact Student Financial Support

For more details visit: Newcastle University Website.