NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY OVERSEAS RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS (NOURS)

Overview

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 2017/18.

Newcastle University is offering 15 overseas research scholarships in 2017-18 academic year. Tuition fee scholarships of typically £7,800 – £11,700 per year. The award covers the difference between fees for UK/EU students and international students.

Newcastle University’s aim is to be a world-class research-intensive university and deliver teaching and facilitate learning of the highest quality.

Value of award

Tuition fee scholarships of typically £7,800 - £11,700 per year. The award covers the difference between fees for UK/EU students and international students.

Eligibility Criteria

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

·         you have been offered a place on a PhD research programme

·         you have been assessed as international/overseas for fees purposes, and are wholly or partially self-financing

·         you intend to register to start your studies during the 2017/18 academic year. 

Applications for a NUORS award cannot be made for a course that has already been started by a student.

How to apply

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You must have already applied for and been offered a place to study at Newcastle University before you apply for a NUORS award.

Please complete the NUORS application form electronically and in accordance with the NUORS regulations, which are provided at the end of the application form.  You will also be required to provide details of an academic referee; the University will then contact your referee directly.

Applications must be submitted electronically via the email address provided below. Unfortunately paper copies cannot be accepted.  

Application closing date

28 April 2017