Newcastle University overseas research scholarship for international students is now open for application. The scholarship targets outstanding international students who apply to commence PhD studies in any subject for 2016/17 academic year
About scholarship
Newcastle University is committed to offering support to the very best international students hoping to pursue a program of research. A small number of University funded NUORS awards for outstanding international students who apply to commence PhD studies in any subject in 2016/17. Each award (value approximately £7,500 to £11,500 per annum) covers the difference between fees for UK/EU students and international students.
Eligibility
In order to apply for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Applicants must have been offered a place on a PhD research programme.
- Applicants must have been assessed as international/overseas for fees purposes, and are wholly or partially self-financing.
- Applicants must register to start your studies during the 2016/17 academic year.
- Applications for a NUORS award cannot be made for a course that has already been started by a student
Fields of study
The scholarship will be awarded for all PhD programs offered by Newcastle University.
What the scholarship covers
Each award (value approximately £7,500 to £11,500 per annum) covers the difference between fees for UK/EU students and international students.
How to apply
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must first apply for admission into Newcastle University and receive an offer. 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.
If you experience problems with the application form, please contact Student Financial Support who can e-mail a copy of the form and the regulations to you.
Click here to contact the scholarship provider for more information on how to apply.
Application deadline
The deadline for scholarship application is 29 April 2016
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