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Phd studentship in computer science: physics-informed data-driven techniques for safe and secure autonomous systems, phd research project.

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

This project has funding attached for UK and EU students, though the amount may depend on your nationality. Non-EU students may still be able to apply for the project provided they can find separate funding. You should check the project and department details for more information.

The Centre for Rural Economy Percy PhD award: PhD studentship to research farm tenancies in the North East of England

Funded phd project (students worldwide).

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

Ultra-long-acting microneedles for biologics delivery

Self-funded phd students only.

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

Non-invasive Therapy for Soft Tissue Reconstruction: Applications in Cosmetics and Wound Healing

Microneedle biosensors for rapid and painless disease diagnosis, national institute for health and care research (nihr) patient safety research collaborative (psrc) phd studentships., funded phd project (uk students only).

This research project has funding attached. It is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

NIHR Newcastle Biomedical Research Centre and Haleon PhD Studentship: Investigation into the links between periodontal disease and inflammatory bowel disease

Next-generation lateral flow assays for cardiovascular disease diagnosis, causal ai for proactive self-healthcare, real-time optimisation control of batch processes, phd projects in computer science (sponsored/self-funded).

The PhD opportunities on this programme do not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

Computing PhD Programme

PhD Research Programmes describe the opportunities for postgraduate research within a University department. You may often be asked to submit your own research project proposal as part of your application, although predefined research projects may also be available.

Rapid Scaling up of CO2 Transportation Infrastructure: Optimisation of a Future CO2 Transportation Network

Eco-creative nature-inspired renewable energy extraction, future marine vehicles: bioinspired solutions for energy efficiency, advanced operation and autonomous, recognise, localise, and comment: evaluate written texts in digital images with vision- language deep learning models.

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The PhD Programme is part of a portfolio of doctoral programmes within Northumbria University.

The PhD Programme allows students to undertake an individual programme of research development that will enable original research to doctoral level in their chosen field of study. The Programme is designed to challenge students at the highest level of thought and to advance career opportunities through enhancing academic and professional development.

The programme aims to enable students to:

• Develop research skills through a programme of in-depth study, and personal and research development.
• Develop expertise in appropriate methods of research and enquiry.
• Produce high-quality research outputs which demonstrate critical judgment and original contribution to knowledge.
• Produce a research thesis (of approximately 80,000 words). 

Students will be expected to pass through milestone targets in each year of study giving clear structure to the PhD programme. For both full and part time programmes, these milestones include Project Approval and Annual Progression.

Northumbria University is a research-rich, business focused, professional university with a global reputation for academic excellence. The University is in the Times Higher Education UK top 50 for research power, based on the results of the Research Excellence Framework.

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The Graduate School is at the heart of the university's support network for research students, working closely with the research community across the university to promote high-quality academic and professional standards through the network of the Graduate School Committees and School Research Committees which monitor quality and manage student progression on behalf of the Academic Board. From enrolment to viva, you'll benefit from focused training and development programmes solely reserved for research students. Contents of programmes are designed to support students at all stages of your research degree.

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*DBA / DBL is an  October  intake only. The deadline is 1 June.

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Mode of Study 3 years Full Time

Location Various Locations

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Entry Requirements 2024/25

Standard entry.

Applicants should normally have A minimum of a 2.1 honours degree; or a Masters (preference for Merit or above); or APEL evidence of substantial practitioner achievement.

A 1000 word research proposal, outlining your area of research; please note that even if you are applying for a specific research vacancy with a pre-defined research proposal, you are still required to write a proposal expanding on the provided description of the project. For guidance on writing your research proposal, please see  here . Applied Sciences studentships do not require submission of a proposal, please refer to the studentship advert for further information. 

If you are applying for a course within Newcastle Business School or Northumbria Law School you will need to use the  PGR Research Proposal Template

International qualifications: If you have studied a non UK qualification, you can see how your qualifications compare to the standard entry criteria, by selecting the country that you received the qualification in, from our country pages. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry English Language requirements: International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with component 6.0 in each component (or approved equivalent*). Applications to the Faculty of Business and Law also require a writing component score of 6.5. *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS.  You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications

Fees and Funding 2024/25 Entry

Full UK Fee: TBC

Full EU Fee: TBC

Full International Fee: TBC

Please note, the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programme is not eligible for the Doctoral Loan.  Further information can be found on the Government website.

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Higher Degrees by Research

Whatever your area of research interest, we have the right degree for you. Across our PhD and MPhil programs we have over 180 degrees to choose from.

PhD degrees and MPhil degrees

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

You will demonstrate the capacity to conduct research independently with a high level of originality and quality. You should uncover new knowledge, either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative re-interpretation of known data and established ideas. If studying full-time, you will be expected to complete your degree within four years, if you study part-time this may take eight years.

We assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. For more information on whether this is the right degree for you, check the Elig ibility requirements. Please note that each degree program may have its own application and eligibility requirements. You are advised to refer to the relevant program information before preparing your application.

Information on the general program principles and structures for Doctoral Degrees can be found in the Doctoral Degree (Research) Awards and Programs Schedule . Further information on the progression requirements of HDR degrees can be found on the  Major Milestones page.

Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

You will demonstrate a thorough understanding of the relevant techniques in the field, both by application and an extensive review of the literature. If studying full-time, you will be expected to complete your degree within two years, if you study part-time this may take four years.

We assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. For more information on whether this is the right degree for you, check the Eligibility requirements. Please note that each degree program may have its own application and eligibility requirements. You are advised to refer to the relevant program information before preparing your application.

Information on the general program principles and structures for Research Masters Degrees can be found in the Masters Degree (Research) Awards and Programs Schedule . Further information on the progression requirements of HDR degrees can be found on the  Major Milestones page.

Studying across universities

We are dedicated to providing quality research training of PhD candidates and enriching the experiences of our PhD candidates while undertaking their chosen field of study. One of the ways we do this is by offering opportunities to study and gain PhD qualifications from the University of Newcastle and a partner university.

Our Dual Award and Jointly Awarded Doctoral Degree Programs allow you to experience multiple research environments and cultural approaches to research. By completing one of these programs you will build a wider research and professional network and enhance your career opportunities and internationalisation skills.

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PhD Scholarships • 01 January 2018 Apply Now

Judy Kennedy Research Scholarship in Mental Health

The scholarship should be awarded to a student whose research aims to improve the care and outcomes for people with… Read more

Glenn and Ken Moss PhD Scholarships in Engineering Research

This donor funded supplementation scholarship has been established and funded for University of Newcastle students studying PhD (Mechanical Engineering) or… Read more

Understanding, Optimizing, and Safeguarding the Thermal Desorption and Destruction of PFAS

The CSIRO Industry PhD Program (iPhD) is a research training program, focusing on applied research that benefits industry by solving… Read more

PhD Scholarships • 08 September 2024 Apply Now

Sticking To The Facts: Enhancing Public Discourse And Policy Making By Creating A ‘Fact Bank’ For Pacific Island Journalists

This project will improve public discourse and policy discussion on biodiversity loss, climate change and plastic pollution by enhancing understanding… Read more

PhD Scholarships • 15 September 2024 Apply Now

Margaret Flynn Ornithology Conservation Science Scholarship

One PhD position is available within the Conservation Science Research Group to study the movement ecology and habitat use of… Read more

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Ada Peluso Visiting Professors

• Alina Vdovina , Fall 2017-Spring 2018, PhD, Moscow State University; Lecturer in Pure Mathematics, Newcastle University, United Kingdom
• Ilya Kapovich , Spring 2017; PhD, CUNY Graduate Center; Professor of Mathematics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Geometric group theory, Geometric topology
• Pascal Weil , Fall 2016; Le Centre national de la recherche scientifique, University Bordeaux I, Laboratoire bordelais de recherche en informatique (LaBRI), France
• Mikhail Volkov , Spring 2016, PhD, St. Petersburg State University; Federal Professor of Mathematics, Ural Federal University, Ekaterinberg, Russia
• Mahmoud Zeinalian , Fall 2015, PhD, CUNY Graduate Center; Professor of Mathematics, Long Island University, New York
• Hugo Parlier , Spring 2015, PhD, Université de Lausanne, Switzerland
• Athanase Papadopoulos , Fall 2014, PhD, University de Paris-Sud, France
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During your studies, you may find that situations arise which require you to change your study arrangements. These can include needing to interrupt your studies for a temporary period, changing from full-time to part-time study, or undertaking fieldwork away (outside study) from the campus. 

If a change is required, this will require approval from the Dean of Postgraduate Studies.

It's important to first  discuss your circumstances with your supervisor(s)  to seek their advice and guidance. Your supervisor(s) will also need to provide support for the change that you’re requesting when you complete the application form. 

You should also  inform your Graduate School  as soon as possible about any change in your circumstances so they can ensure the appropriate procedure is followed. You can get further information and support from your Graduate School.

Retrospective requests are not normally approved.

Alternative support

If you are uncomfortable speaking to your supervisor or your Graduate School, you can also seek advice from the  Students’ Union , including the  Student Advice Centre  or, if appropriate,  Student Health and Wellbeing Services .

Implications for Council Tax Exemption

Full-time, fully registered students are exempt from paying Council Tax.  Should your circumstances change you must notify the Local Authority of this. Please see the  PGR Council Tax  page for further information.

Advice and guidance for specific circumstances

You can start your studies on a particular research programme, but then decide that you want to transfer to a different one (eg from an MPhil to a PhD). In this case, you will need to apply for a ‘Change of Programme’.

Apply for a change of programme

You will need to complete an application form, including details of the progress you have made so far. You should ask your supervisor to provide a statement to support the change and also get approval from the Head of School/Institute (or nominee).

Your completed form should be returned to your Graduate School who will forward it to the Dean of Postgraduate Studies for consideration.

Your Graduate School will then email you with the outcome and arrange your programme transfer if your application is approved.

There are various changes of programme, such as:

• Transfer Doctorate of Business Adminstration (DBA) to PhD
• Transfer: Integrated PhD (IPhD) to PhD
• Transfer from MPhil to IPhD
• Transfer from MPhil to PhD
• Transfer: PhD to MPhil

Please contact your Graduate School if you are considering a Change of programme.

If you want to transfer from a full-time to a part-time programme, or vice versa, you will need to apply for a ‘Change of Candidature’.

Apply for a change of candidature

Before submitting your application form, be aware that:

• certain degree programmes don’t permit part-time study, so check with your supervisor first to determine if the change is possible
• part-time study may not be possible for international students who hold visas, due to their immigration status. Please seek advice from the Visa Team first
• changing candidature can lead to a change in your tuition fee
• unless a specific request is made, your candidature will be changed from the date that your application is approved. Your remaining candidature will be calculated from the date of the transfer

You can apply using the online Mitigations form in the  PGR CoP system  

Applications will be considered by your supervisory team, Academic Unit and the Dean of Postgraduate Studies. Your Graduate School will inform you of the outcome and arrange the transfer if your application is approved.

When you register on your Doctoral or MPhil research degree, you will be provided with a supervisory team and a review of these supervisory arrangements will be carried out at Project Approval stage and approved by the Postgraduate Dean.

Occasionally it may be necessary to make changes to your supervisory team where, for example, where the academic focus of your research alters, where supervisory responsibilities have changed, or where members of the supervisory team have left the employment of the University.   

We will take all reasonable steps to replace supervisors with suitable alternatives and may include arrangements for supervisors to be from a different academic unit or even from outside the University, where necessary.

Where members of the supervisory team are to be permanently changed, your Academic Unit should consult with you in advance of any changes.  Your Academic Unit will then inform the Graduate School of the changes and arrange for Postgraduate Dean approval, so that your student record can be updated.

What should I do if I am having difficulties with my Supervisory Team?

If you are experiencing difficulties with your supervision, you should discuss these with another member of your supervisory team or a member of your APR Panel.  If this is not possible, or does not resolve your issues, you can report your difficulties and seek advice from your Head of Academic Unit or nominee, or your Director of Postgraduate Research/PGR Student Co-ordinator.  They may refer the matter, if necessary, to the relevant Graduate School or Postgraduate Dean for advice and mediation. Alternatively, you may wish to contact your Graduate School/Postgraduate Dean directly for advice and guidance.  Contact details are available  here

We will take prompt action, where possible, to resolve the difficulties you are experiencing and where necessary, a change of supervisor may be suggested by the Head of Academic Unit or nominee, or your Director of Postgraduate Research/PGR Student Co-ordinator.

We will take all reasonable steps to replace supervisors with suitable alternatives and due consideration must be given to the need to provide supervisory expertise that is appropriate to the project, in line with the  Code of Practice for PGR students (PDF: 444.4 kB). However, there can be occasions where it may not always be possible to provide suitable alternatives due to the specialist nature of doctoral or MPhil study

Please refer to sections 30-55 of the  for further information on supervisory arrangements.

If there’s a time either now or in the future, where you will be unable to study, you can apply for an ‘Interruption of Studies’.

Examples of circumstances where an interruption of studies may be required include:

• taking up full-time employment
• being unable to continue with your studies due to lack of funds
• experiencing ill-health that requires a recovery period of more than 4 weeks
• taking parental leave of more than 4 weeks

Please complete the online ‘Mitigations’ form available in the PGR element of  t he  PGR CoP system . 

For your application to be considered, you must:

• ensure the period of interruption requested is normally 4 weeks or more
• specify a start and end date for the interruption period
• provide full details of the reasons for the interruption together with supporting evidence (such as medical evidence or a letter from your employer) and precise details of how your studies will be affected
• normally have support from your supervisor and your Head of School/Institute (or nominee)

Retrospective interruptions will not normally be approved.

Further information for all students

• Your registration will be suspended for the duration of the interruption. You’ll still have access to the University’s IT facilities but library access will be limited
• During the period of interruption, it is anticipated that your contact with your supervisory team will be reduced.
• Your submission deadline will be adjusted to take into account the length of the interruption period granted
• 12 months is the normal maximum period of interruption that is granted

International students holding visas

If you are currently in the UK as the holder of a visa (in any category), suspending your studies could have implications for your immigration status (and that of your family if they are also here in the UK with you).

Please contact the Visa Team on  [email protected]  before you submit your application.

Students in receipt of funding

If you are in receipt of studentship funding (other than from Newcastle University or a UK Research Council, such as the AHRC or ESRC), it’s your responsibility to notify your sponsor of your interruption to your studies.

If you have a studentship from a UK research council, you must ensure that your interruption complies with the terms and conditions of your studentship. Before submitting your application, please inform the appropriate Graduate School Manager of your intentions and they will advise you.

If you are in receipt of studentship funding from Newcastle University or a UK Research Council, your stipend funding will normally stop during any period of approved interruption.

If you are a US student in receipt of a Federal Loan, an interruption to your studies may have implications for your loan disbursement. Before submitting your application form, please inform  [email protected]  of your intentions and request advice.

As a research student, you have a period of minimum candidature during which tuition fees are paid. This is normally the period when you are expected to conduct and complete your primary research (e.g., full-time PhD students have a 3-year period of minimum candidature, part-time PhD students have a 6-year period of minimum candidature).

If you require any additional time for primary research beyond this minimum candidature period, you would be expected to  pay normal tuition fees while you are continuing to undertake your primary research .

You would not need to apply for an extension to minimum candidature, you would simply re-register and pay normal tuition fees, until you have completed your primary research.

I f you are in receipt of studentship funding paid through the University, this may include tuition fees beyond the end of your minimum candidature, enabling you to continue your primary research for the duration of the funded period, in your final year without applying for an extension to your minimum candidature.  If you are unsure please contact your Graduate School.

From academic session 2024-25 the University will continue to support students who have been impacted by Covid-19.  You can apply for a  fee-free extension to minimum candidature  if you are able to demonstrate significant Covid-19 impact (e.g. part-time students).  However, the expectation is that these will be the exception going forward.  You should submit your request (using the online ‘Mitigations’ form available in the PGR element of the  PGR CoP system ) normally 3 months before the end of your minimum candidature and your application should clearly outline the demonstrable impact of the pandemic on your research project and progress, along with any supporting documentation, including a GANTT chart.

If you are approaching your thesis submission deadline and you need more time to complete and submit your thesis, in exceptional circumstances, the Dean of Postgraduate Studies may agree to grant an extension to your thesis submission deadline. Please be aware that an Extended Submission fee is normally payable for any extension to thesis submission deadline .

If you are unsure of your latest submission deadline, you can find details in the  PGR CoP system , or you can contact your Graduate School to confirm your thesis submission date.

If you believe that you will require an extension to your thesis submission deadline, you should submit your request normally 3 months before your deadline.  For your application to be considered, you must:

• ensure your proposed new deadline is not more than 12 months (6 months for students in the Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering)
• provide a detailed explanation of the reasons behind your request, stating how your work has been or will be affected. Please be aware that not all extension requests are approved, and the following are examples of extension requests that may not be supported:
• Delay in supervisor(s) sending feedback.
• Desire to “improve” or “polish” final submission.
• Being asked to do “too much teaching” (or other duties) by the Academic Unit/University.
• A “just in case” request so there is extra time available.
• Short-term, severe-impact challenges (which should probably be addressed via an interruption).
• provide documentation, where appropriate, to support the claims made in your application (eg medical evidence or a letter from your employer)
• provide a clear workplan to show how you will achieve the new submission deadline you have requested.
• ensure that your supervisors support your application - they must have confirmed that your progress and attendance is satisfactory, and have agreed that you should be allowed to continue.

Please complete the online ‘Mitigations’ form available in the PGR element of the  PGR CoP system .

If you’re granted an extension and are registered as an ‘extended submission’ candidate, you will need to pay the extended submission fee as set out in the University fee schedule. The fee for the current year is £2,750 (pro rata).

Extensions of more than 12 months (6 months for students in the Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering) will not be considered.

You can still access IT facilities and the Library as normal during the extension period.

From academic session 2024-25 the University will continue to support students who have been impacted by Covid-19.  You can apply for a fee-free extension to your thesis submission deadline if you are able to demonstrate significant Covid-19 impact (e.g. part-time students).  However, the expectation is that these will be the exception going forward.  Your application should clearly outline the demonstrable impact of the pandemic on your research project and progress, along with any supporting documentation, including a GANTT chart.

If you're currently in the UK as the holder of a visa (in any category), it may not be possible for the University to support an extension to your visa as a result of extending your thesis submission deadline.

Students who receive studentships or external funding

If you receive a studentship from a UK Research Council, such as the ESRC or AHRC, you must ensure that your extension complies with the terms and conditions of your studentship. Before submitting your application, please inform your Graduate School of your intentions and they will advise you.

If you are considering submitting your thesis earlier than the end of your minimum period of candidature, you should discuss this with your Supervisory Team in the first instance before asking your Annual Progress Review Panel to consider this request.

Provided that your Annual Progress Review Panel is supportive of your early submission, you will be permitted to submit your thesis earlier than the end of your minimum period of candidature. 

If you do not have an APR Panel meeting scheduled before you intend to submit, your Supervisory Team should approach the Academic Unit to arrange an extraordinary APR Panel to consider your early submission. 

If you are permitted to submit your thesis earlier than the minimum period candidature you will still be required to pay tuition fees for the whole of your minimum period of candidature.

During your studies, if you decide to undertake either of the following activities away from campus, you will need to complete an ‘Application to Undertake Study Outside the University’: 

• primary research away from your approved campus of study (eg fieldwork, data collection, study visit to library/archive/industrial unit)
• writing up your thesis or completing corrections from home

Apply for Study Outside the University

You must submit an application for outside study if you will be away from your approved campus of study for 4 weeks or more, or for any duration if travelling to a high-risk location.  Y our request should be submitted 3 months in advance of the start of the proposed outside study period; please be aware that retrospective requests will not normally be considered.

If the main purpose of your outside study is for  primary research , you must complete a risk assessment form and upload this to your application in the  PGR CoP system  . See the Occupational Health and Safety web pages for information and templates for  Risk Assessment  and  Travel Risk Assessments .

Applications for  high-risk locations  may require additional approval from the Faculty Pro-Vice-Chancellor. You must also:

• include exact locations and specific addresses (for both your accommodation and work locations) on your application form
• provide full details of the purpose and nature of the outside study and also the facilities, resources, supervision and appropriate research training that you will have access to while you're away from the campus
• if undertaking primary research, have already obtained Project Approval and Ethical Approval for your research project and also have Ethical Approval for the research you’ll undertake during outside study
• complete and include a ‘Risk Assessment Form’ included with your Outside Study form (see above)
• ensure that your supervisor confirms that arrangements have been made for supervision during this period (and your Annual Progress Review, if appropriate), to meet the requirements of the Code of Practice for Research Degree Programmes (see Sections 28 and 74-83)

Please submit an online ‘Outside Study’ form available in the PGR element of the  PGR CoP system . Your application  must be approved by the Dean of Postgraduate Studies . 

Once your application has been fully considered, the outcome will be available to you in ePortfolio.

Further information for all students 

• You will be registered for the full duration of the outside study. Your registration will not be interrupted and your thesis submission date will not be affected
• You will still need to pay the appropriate standard tuition fee for the duration of the outside study
• You should follow the attendance monitoring procedures required by your School/Institute, for example, recording monthly supervisory meeting records in ePortfolio. This also applies if you're under ‘Pending Submission’ or ‘Extended Submission’
• You should wait until your application has been approved before finalising your travel and accommodation arrangements

All students must consult: 

• the University’s information and guidance on  insurance  (log in to access)
• The  Foreign and Commonwealth’s Office (FCO) travel advice  for the destination country. Travel to countries where the FCO have advised against all or all but essential travel to parts of the country require careful consideration, and may need additional evidence or information at the discretion of the Dean
• Travel Guidance for PGR Students 
• Student visa holders under candidature, who are undertaking primary research outside the UK, will normally be permitted to do this for 12 months without curtailment of the Student visa. This will be reported to the UKVI as a ‘Change of Study Location’ and will not impact on your Student visa status.
• Student visa holders who leave the UK to write up in their home country or elsewhere, will normally have their Student visa curtailed. 

If you want to leave the University permanently, please complete the following documents and return them to your Graduate School, along with your University Smartcard. 

• Withdrawal Notification  - complete this with your School
• Withdrawal Questionnaire (PGR)‌  - complete this with your supervisor, where possible

These forms should not be completed if you are transferring to a different degree programme within the University – see  Change of Programme  above instead.

On receipt of the completed forms, the University will withdraw you officially from your programme and inform the relevant services within the University.