Newcastle University Overseas Research Scholarship (ORS) 2021/2022 for International PhD Students – UK

Newcastle University in the UK offers the Overseas Research Scholarship (NUORS) for International PhD Students 2021/2022.

Application Deadline: 23rd April 2021

Offered annually? Yes

Eligible Countries: International

To be taken at (country): Newcastle University UK

About Scholarship: 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 2021/22.

Type: PhD, Research

Selection Criteria and Eligibility: A candidate could be eligible to apply for a NUORS award if:

• they have been offered a place on a PhD research programme
• they have been assessed as international/overseas for fees purposes, and are wholly or partially self-financing
• they intend to register to start your studies during the 2021/2022 academic year.

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

Number of Scholarships: 18

Value of Scholarship: This award covers the difference between home and overseas fee rates.

Duration of Scholarship: for the period of the programme

How to Apply:

• 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 online NUORS application form and 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.
• Further details can be found in the NUORS Regulations 19-20‌. Please read these thoroughly before applying.
• 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.

Visit Scholarship Webpage for Details