Apply/ Newcastle University scholarships for international students

Information regarding 2021 entry awards will be updated here as it becomes available. Please check back soon.

For undergraduate scholarship enquiries, please email nubs.ug@ncl.ac.uk or call +44 (0) 191 208 1741.

For Master’s scholarship enquiries, please email nubs@ncl.ac.uk or call +44 (0) 191 208 1503.Business School – Directors International Excellence Scholarship

Newcastle University Business School is proud to recognise and reward high calibre international applicants who apply to commence full-time undergraduate or postgraduate taught studies.

Value of award

50% discount for one year’s tuition fee

Number of awards

Two awards for Undergraduate candidates

Two awards for Postgraduate Taught candidates

Start date and duration

September 2021 for one year of study.

Sponsor

Newcastle University Business School

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this partial-fee scholarship you must meet the following criteria (Directors International Excellence Scholarship Regulations 2021 Entry 225KB):

completed the scholarship application form including submitting an essay of no more than 1,500 words in response to the question listed. Submissions need to be in English.
hold an offer of admission for 2021 entry to one of the specified Undergraduate or Master’s courses
achieve AAB at A level (or its international equivalent) or hold a UK 1st Class Honours Degree (or its international equivalent)
hold an English language qualification of IELTS 6.5 or its equivalent with no subskill below 6.0, if your first language is not English
a national of one of the following countries/regions:

Colombia, Ghana, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, UAE, USA, Vietnam

check terms and conditions for eligible programmes.

How to apply

Applications and essays will be reviewed by the school’s scholarship committee. Candidates need to complete the online application form Application deadline is 1 June 2021.

Deadline

1 June 2021.

Contact

For further information, please contact:

For Undergraduate programmes; nubs.ug@newcastle.ac.uk

For Postgraduate programmes nubs@ncl.ac.uk

Tel: +44 (0) 191 208 1622Vice-Chancellor’s Business Excellence Scholarships – Europe

Newcastle University is pleased to offer two Vice-Chancellor’s Business Excellence Scholarships to assist EU students to study an undergraduate degree or postgraduate Master’s degree in the Business School.

Value of award

The awards cover full tuition fees.

Number of awards

Two

Start date and duration

September 2021 for the duration of your course.

Sponsor

Newcastle University

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for awards applicants must:

be domiciled in an EU member state
be assessed as international for fee purposes
have been offered a place to study on an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate taught course in the Business School, at the University’s Newcastle city-center campus for the 2021/22 academic year
already have or expect to receive the equivalent of an upper second class UK honours degree or above for postgraduate awards and a minimum of AAB at A level or equivalent for undergraduate awards

Eligible candidates will be assessed according to evidence of academic ability, evidence of commitment to studies, and quality of application.

Further details, including a list of non-eligible courses, can be found in the VCBES EU undergraduate regulations or VCBES EU postgraduate regulations (PDF: 151 KB).

How to apply

Applications must be submitted using the application forms below. Other applications will not be accepted.

Undergraduate scholarship application form

Postgraduate scholarship application form

Deadline

27 May 2021

Contact

For further information, please contact: scholatship.application@ncl.ac.uk

Undergraduate taught scholarships

Diversity in Accounting and Finance Scholarship

Details

The Flying Start degree programme at Newcastle University Business School is a partnership with PwC and ICAEW.

We’re committed to supporting talented women interested in pursuing a career as an ICAEW Chartered Accountant.

We’re pleased to offer our Diversity in Accounting and Finance Scholarship. We’ll award this scholarship (worth £4,000) to an exceptional candidate who holds an offer for our Business Accounting and Finance degree. This candidate will demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and career potential.

Value of award

£4,000, applied as a £1,000 tuition fee discount per year across four years

Number of awards

One

Start date and duration

September 2021 for four years of study

Sponsor

Newcastle University Business School

Eligibility

To be eligible for this partial-fee scholarship you must meet the following criteria (Diversity in Accounting and Finance Scholarship Regulations 2021 Entry – Word:1.6MB):

you’ll have completed the scholarship application form including submitting an essay of no more than 1,500 words in response to the question listed (submissions must be in English)
you’ll hold an offer of admission for 2021 entry to Business Accounting and Finance BA Honours Flying Start (NN14) degree
you’ll achieve the conditions of your offer
you’ll identify as female
you’ll hold an English language qualification of IELTS 7.0 or its equivalent with no subskill below 5.5, if your first language is not English

How to apply

Applications and essays will be considered by the School’s scholarship committee and a representative from PwC. Applicants should complete the online application form Application deadline is 1st June 2021.

Online application form

Contact us

For further information, please contact:
nubs.ug@newcastle.ac.uk
Tel: +44(0)191 208 1622

Postgraduate taught scholarships

Masters in International Business Management Scholarship

Newcastle University Business School is proud to recognise and reward high performing applicants who apply to our full time International Business Management MSc.

Value of award

1 Award of £5,000, payable towards the cost of tuition fees.

Start date and duration

September 2021 for one year of study.

Sponsor

Newcastle University Business School

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this partial-fee scholarship you must meet the following criteria (Masters in International Business Management Scholarship Regulations 2021 Entry 223KB):

completed the scholarship application form including submitting an essay of no more than 1,500 words in response to the question listed. Submissions need to be in English.
hold an offer of admission for 2021 entry to International Business Management MSc
hold a UK 1st Class Honours Degree or its international equivalent
have previously studied at a University with a strong academic reputation or ranking
hold an English language qualification of IELTS 6.5 or its equivalent with no subskill below 6.0, if your first language is not English
be assessed as an international student for fee-paying purposes.

How to apply

Applications and essays will be considered by the school’s scholarship committee. Applicants should complete the online application form.

Deadline

1 June 2021.

Contact

For further information, please contact:

nubs@ncl.ac.uk

Tel: +44(0)191 208 1622Masters in Finance Scholarship

Newcastle University Business School is proud to recognise and reward a high performing applicant from the financial sector who applies to our full-time Finance MSc.

Value of award

1 Award of £5,000, payable towards the cost of tuition fees.

Start date and duration

September 2021 for one year of study.

Sponsor

Newcastle University Business School

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this partial-fee scholarship you must meet the following criteria (Masters in Finance Scholarship Regulations 2021 Entry 222KB):

completed the scholarship application form including submitting an essay of no more than 1,500 words in response to the question listed. Submissions need to be in English.
hold an offer of admission for 2021 entry to the Finance MSc
hold a UK 1st Class Honours Degree or its international equivalent
have previously studied at a University with a strong academic reputation or ranking
hold an English language qualification of IELTS 6.5 or its equivalent with no subskill below 6.0, if your first language is not English
be assessed as an international student for fee-paying purposes.

How to apply

Applications and essays will be reviewed by the school’s scholarship committee. Applicants should complete the online application form.

Deadline

1 June 2021.

Contact

For further information, please contact:

nubs@ncl.ac.uk

Tel: +44(0)191 208 1622Business Excellence Scholarship

We are pleased to offer these Business Excellence Scholarship awards for outstanding applicants from the UK who apply to full-time postgraduate taught programmes.

Value of award

Awards of £4,000, payable towards the cost of tuition fees.

Number of awards

A number of awards available.

Start date and duration

September 2021 for one year of study.

Sponsor

Newcastle University Business School

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for this partial-fee scholarship you must meet the following criteria (Business Excellence Scholarship Regulations 2021 Entry 208KB):

completed the scholarship application form including submitting an essay of no more than 1,500 words in response to the question listed. Submissions need to be in English.
hold an offer of admission for 2021 entry to one of the specified Master’s courses
hold a UK 1st Class Honours Degree or its international equivalent
have previously studied at a University with a strong academic reputation or ranking
be assessed as a UK student for fee-paying purposes
be of UK nationality
check terms and conditions for eligible programmes.

How to apply

Applications and essays will be reviewed by a scholarship committee. Candidates need to complete the online application form.

Deadline

1 June 2021.

Contact

For further information, please contact:

nubs@ncl.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 191 208 1622Enterprise and Innovation Scholarship

MBA scholarships

Our MBA scholarships are available to outstanding students entering our full-time MBA programme in September 2021. A range of full and partial tuition fees scholarships are available.

All candidates are assessed at the point of interview for our partial awards: MBA Leadership Scholarships and MBA Business Excellence Scholarships. Our other MBA scholarships are application-based and only offer holders are eligible.MBA Developing Leaders Scholarship

Value of award

Awards of £8,000, payable towards the cost of tuition fees.

Number of awards

A number of awards are available.

Start date and duration

September 2021 for one year of study

Overview

We will transform and support MBA candidates who can shape the future of an organisation. Our Developing Leaders Scholarship will reward MBA candidates who are results orientated, customer focused, and can demonstrate emerging leadership qualities and values.

Sponsor

Newcastle University Business School

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this partial-fee scholarship you must meet the following criteria (MBA Partial Regulations 21 203KB):

can demonstrate (through application and at interview) substantive managerial experience and good leadership potential for the future
hold a conditional or unconditional offer of admission to the Full-time MBA programme of 2021 entry
have substantive managerial experience of 4 years or more
preferably hold the equivalent of a UK 2:1 honours degree (however, applicants who do not meet this requirement but can demonstrate relevant work experience above the minimum plus significant career progression may also be considered)
perform well at interview across all competency areas
hold an English language qualification of IELTS 6.5 or its equivalent with no subskill below 6.0 (if your first language is not English).

How to apply

No application required. All candidates will be assessed at the point of interview for this Scholarship and decisions will then be made by the School’s MBA Scholarship Committee.

Contact

For further information, please contact:
mba@ncl.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 191 208 1589MBA Recognising Talent and Achievement in Leadership Scholarship

Value of award

Awards of £12,000, payable towards the cost of tuition fees.

Number of awards

A number of awards are available.

Start date and duration

September 2021 for one year of study

Overview

We recognise and reward the talent and leadership capabilities in our inspiring leaders. Our Recognising Talent and Achievement in Leadership Scholarships will reward MBA candidates who have proven a track record of:

empowering and motivating teams or colleagues
led on projects, teams or initiatives which contribute to success for an organisation.

Sponsor

Newcastle University Business School

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this partial fees scholarship you must meet the following criteria (MBA Partial Regulations 21 203KB):

can demonstrate (through application and at interview) strong leadership experience and potential and a positive career trajectory to date
hold a conditional or unconditional offer of admission to the Full-time MBA programme of 2021 entry
have substantive managerial experience of 6 years or more
preferably hold the equivalent of a UK 2:1 honours degree (however, applicants who do not meet this requirement but can demonstrate relevant work experience above the minimum plus significant career progression may also be considered)
perform well at interview across all competency areas
hold an English language qualification of IELTS 6.5 or its equivalent with no subskill below 6.0 (if your first language is not English).

How to apply

No application required. All candidates will be assessed at the point of interview for this Scholarship and decisions will then be made by the School’s MBA Scholarship Committee.

Contact

For further information, please contact:
mba@ncl.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 191 208 1589MBA Sustainable Leadership Scholarship

Value of award

A full fee award of £24,600, payable towards the cost of tuition fees

Number of awards

Start date and duration

September 2021 for one year of study

Application closing date

1 April 2021 – if a suitable candidate is not found the application deadline will be extended.

Overview

As a Business School contributes to shaping an inclusive and sustainable future for business and society.

Our MBA Sustainable Leadership Scholarship rewards candidates who can demonstrate substantial experience of leading sustainable and or social business initiatives. The successful candidate will also be an inspirational role model for peers and colleagues looking to become sustainable business leaders of the future.

Sponsor

Newcastle University Business School

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this full-fee scholarship you must meet the following criteria (MBA full fees regulations 21 205KB):

Have worked or currently work in a sector which is moving to more sustainable business models e.g. energy, packaging.
completed the scholarship application form including submitting an essay of no more than 1,500 words in response to the question listed. Submissions need to be in English.
hold a conditional or unconditional offer of admission to the Full-time MBA programme of 2021 entry
have substantive managerial experience (minimum 3 years prior to starting the MBA); demonstrating significant career progression in terms of e.g. budgets, projects, seniority
preferably hold the equivalent of a UK 2:1 honours degree (however, applicants who do not meet this requirement but can demonstrate relevant work experience above the minimum plus significant career progression may also be considered)
perform well at interview across all competency areas
hold an English language qualification of IELTS 6.5 or its equivalent with no subskill below 6.0 (if your first language is not English).

How to apply

Applications and essays will be reviewed by the School’s MBA Scholarship Committee. Candidates need to complete the online application form.

Contact

For further information, please contact:
mba@ncl.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 191 208 1589MBA Responsible Impact Scholarship

Value of award

A full fee award of £24,600, payable towards the cost of tuition fees

Number of awards

Start date and duration

September 2021 for one year of study

Application closing date

1 April 2021 – if a suitable candidate is not found the application deadline will be extended.

Overview

Our Responsible Impact Scholarship supports responsible leaders of the future.

We develop ethical and responsible global MBA graduates to become agile, adaptable, resilient leaders with a global perspective. The successful candidate will demonstrate their commitment to responsible leadership.

Sponsor

Newcastle University Business School

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this full-fee scholarship you must meet the following criteria (MBA full fees regulations 21 205KB):

completed the scholarship application form including submitting an essay of no more than 1,500 words in response to the question listed. Submissions need to be in English.
hold a conditional or unconditional offer of admission to the Full-time MBA programme of 2021 entry
have substantive managerial experience (minimum 3 years prior to starting the MBA); demonstrating significant career progression in terms of e.g. budgets, projects, seniority
preferably hold the equivalent of a UK 2:1 honours degree (however, applicants who do not meet this requirement but can demonstrate relevant work experience above the minimum plus significant career progression may also be considered)
perform well at interview across all competency areas
hold an English language qualification of IELTS 6.5 or its equivalent with no subskill below 6.0 (if your first language is not English).

How to apply

Applications and essays will be reviewed by the School’s MBA Scholarship Committee. Candidates need to complete the online application form.

Contact

For further information, please contact:
mba@ncl.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 191 208 1589MBA Advancing Women in Leadership Scholarship

Value of award

A full fee award of £24,600, payable towards the cost of tuition fees

Number of awards

Start date and duration

September 2021 for one year of study

Application closing date

1 April 2021 – if a suitable candidate is not found the application deadline will be extended.

Overview

We’re committed to supporting innovative business women who aspire to higher levels of influence and professional development. Through our Women in Leadership Scholarship, successful MBA candidates will receive mentoring support from a member of our Senior Leadership Team. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong career trajectory, academic excellence and a wealth of professional experience.

Sponsor

Newcastle University Business School

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this full-fee scholarship you must meet the following criteria (MBA full fees regulations 21 205KB):

a national of one of the following countries/regions: Colombia, Europe, Ghana, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Thailand, USA, India
completed the scholarship application form including submitting an essay of no more than 1,500 words in response to the question listed. Submissions need to be in English.
hold a conditional or unconditional offer of admission to the Full-time MBA programme of 2021 entry
have substantive managerial experience (minimum 3 years prior to starting the MBA); demonstrating significant career progression in terms of e.g. budgets, projects, seniority
preferably hold the equivalent of a UK 2:1 honours degree (however, applicants who do not meet this requirement but can demonstrate relevant work experience above the minimum plus significant career progression may also be considered)
perform well at interview across all competency areas
hold an English language qualification of IELTS 6.5 or its equivalent with no subskill below 6.0 (if your first language is not English)

How to apply

Applications and essays will be reviewed by a panel of judges. Candidates need to complete the online application form.

Contact

For further information, please contact:
mba@ncl.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 191 208 1589

Executive education scholarships

We offer the following scholarships for funding support on our two, part-time executive education programmes. Executive MBA – Sustainable Impact Scholarship

Value of award

1x Full Scholarship of £24,000 (Executive MBA), payable towards the cost of tuition fees

4x Progression Scholarship of £6,000 (Executive MBA), payable towards the cost of tuition fees

Number of awards

Five

Start date and duration

September 2021 for two years of study

Overview

We are looking to recruit the next generation of leaders from the North East who can demonstrate their potential to have a positive, sustainable impact on society and the economic recovery of the region. We are committed to supporting individuals who are not afraid to challenge the status quo and ask searching questions about what kind of society and economy we want to create.

We aim to attract students from all sectors whose organisations or role directly addresses or contributes to challenging one of the key UN Sustainable Development Goals. The diversity of our cohort is central to our philosophy of a challenging and developmental learning space for all our students and to reflect the regional social and economic landscape in the North East. We are particularly keen to attract candidates from under-represented groups such as those from Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Communities. The Scholarships will reward candidates who have the potential to empower, motivate and provide direction in their context.

Successful candidates will demonstrate how their work directly impacts on the UN Sustainable Development Goals and (although not limited to) inclusivity and social justice.

We are offering progression scholarships of £6,000 for applicants of the Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship leading to a PG Dip in Management Studies. The progression scholarship is to support apprentices to achieve the Executive MBA qualification which sits outside the apprenticeship structure and therefore not accessible via the Apprenticeship Levy.

Sponsor

Newcastle University Business School

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for these full-fee or progression scholarships you must meet the following criteria:

completed the scholarship application form including submitting a personal statement of no more than 1,000 words to demonstrate how your work directly impacts on the UN Sustainable Development Goals and in particular (although not limited to) inclusivity and social justice and how you would contribute to the experience of your Executive MBA cohort in relation to this.
completed and submitted an online Executive MBA programme application form (Full Scholarship) OR a Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship leading to a Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies Request for Training Form (Progression Scholarship)
live in and/or work in the North East
represent an under-represented group within a particular organisation or sector, which may include:
- working in an SME or third sector organisation including charities, social enterprises and voluntary organisations
- working in an organisation or have a role that directly supports a more sustainable future for the region and beyond
hold a conditional or unconditional offer of admission to the Executive MBA 2020 entry
have substantive leadership/ managerial experience (minimum 3 years, ideally 5 years prior to starting the programme)
preferably hold the equivalent of a UK 2:1 honours degree (however, applicants who do not meet this requirement but can demonstrate relevant work experience above the minimum plus significant career progression may also be considered)
perform well at interview across all competency areas

Please read the Executive Executive Education Scholarship Regulations 2021 before submitting your application.

How to apply

Complete the online programme application for Executive MBA by clicking on the “Apply now” button here and Sustainable Impact Scholarship application form here with a personal statement. These will be reviewed by the Executive Education Review Panel.

Contact

For further information, please contact: ExecutiveEducation@ncl.ac.uk Strategic Leadership MSc – Responsible Leadership Scholarship

Value of award

Awards of £12,000, payable towards the cost of tuition fees.

Number of awards

Three

Start date and duration

September 2021 for two years of study

Overview

We are looking to recruit the next generation of responsible leaders. Leaders play an especially important role today as we turn our attention to the recovery of the region and consider how best to tackle longstanding inequalities of the North East. We are committed to supporting individuals who are not afraid to challenge the status quo and ask searching questions about what kind of society and economy we want to create.

We aim to attract students from all sectors whose organisations or role directly addresses or contributes to challenging one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The diversity of our cohort is central to our philosophy of a challenging and developmental learning space for all our students and to reflect the regional social and economic landscape in the North East. We are particularly keen to attract candidates from under-represented groups such as those from Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Communities. The Scholarships will reward candidates who have the potential to empower, motivate and provide direction in their particular context.

Successful candidates will demonstrate how their work directly impacts on the UN Sustainable Development Goals and in particular (although not limited to) inclusivity and social justice.

Sponsor

Newcastle University Business School

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this partial-fee scholarship you must meet the following criteria:

complete the scholarship application form including submitting a personal statement of no more than 1,000 words to demonstrate how responsible leadership plays an important role for the future of society and the economy and how your work directly impacts on the UN Sustainable Development Goals and in particular (although not limited to) inclusivity and social justice.
completed and submitted an online Strategic Leadership MSc programme application form
live and/ or work in the North East
represent an under-represented group within a particular organisation or sector, which may include:
- working in a SME or third sector organisation including charities, social enterprises and voluntary organisations.
- working in an organisation or have a role that directly supports a more sustainable future for the region and beyond
hold a conditional or unconditional offer of admission to Strategic Leadership MSc 2020 entry
have substantive leadership/ managerial experience
preferably hold the equivalent of a UK 2:1 honours degree (however, applicants who do not meet this requirement but can demonstrate relevant work experience above the minimum plus significant career progression may also be considered)
perform well at interview across all competency areas

Please read the Executive Executive Education Scholarship Regulations 2021 before submitting your application.

How to apply

Complete the online programme application for Strategic Leadership MSc by clicking on the “Apply now” button here and Responsible Leadership Scholarship application form here with a personal statement. These will be reviewed by the Executive Education Review Panel.

Contact

For further information, please contact: ExecutiveEducation@ncl.ac.uk Diversity in Coaching Scholarship (Coaching and Mentoring MSc)

Value of award

A half fee award of£5,700 (Coaching and Mentoring MSc), payable towards the cost of tuition fees

Number of awards

Four

Start date and duration

September 2021 for two years of study

Overview

We are looking to develop the next generation of advanced coaches and mentors. Coaching and mentoring can play an especially important role today as we turn our attention to the recovery of the region and consider how best to tackle longstanding inequalities of the North East. We are committed to supporting individuals who are not afraid to challenge the status quo and ask searching questions about what kind of society and economy we want to create.

We aim to attract students from all sectors whose organisation or role directly addresses or contributes to challenging one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The diversity of our cohort is central to our philosophy of a challenging and developmental learning space for all our students and to reflect the regional social and economic landscape in the North East. We are particularly keen to attract candidates from under-represented groups such as those from Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Communities. The Scholarships will reward candidates who have the potential to empower, motivate and provide direction in their particular context.

Successful candidates will demonstrate how their work directly impacts on the UN Sustainable Development Goals and in particular (although not limited to) inclusivity and social justice.

Sponsor

Newcastle University Business School

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this half-fee scholarship you must meet the following criteria:

complete the scholarship application form including submitting a personal statement of no more than 1,000 words to demonstrate how coaching and mentoring plays an important role for the future of society and the economy and how your work directly impacts on the UN Sustainable Development Goals and in particular (although not limited to) inclusivity and social justice
completed and submitted an online Coaching & Mentoring MSc programme application form
live and/ or work in the North East
represent an under-represented group within a particular organisation, sector or the coaching and mentoring community, which may include:
- working in an SME or third sector organisation including charities, social enterprises and voluntary organisations
- working in an organisation or have a role that directly supports a more sustainable future for the region and beyond
hold a conditional or unconditional offer of admission to Coaching and Mentoring MSc 2021 entry
have substantive coaching/mentoring/leadership experience
preferably hold the equivalent of a UK 2:1 honours degree (however, applicants who do not meet this requirement but can demonstrate relevant work experience above the minimum plus significant career progression may also be considered)
perform well at interview across all competency areas

Please read the Executive Executive Education Scholarship Regulations 2021 before submitting your application.

How to apply

Complete the online programme application for Coaching and Mentoring MSc by clicking on the “Apply now” button here and Diversity in Coaching Scholarship application form here with a personal statement. These will be reviewed by the Executive Education Review Panel.

Contact

For further information, please contact: ExecutiveEducation@ncl.ac.uk

University and external funding

To find out what University and external funding you may be eligible to apply for, search through our Funding and Finance database.

Information is updated weekly throughout the year as new funding becomes available.

Postgraduate research studentships

We offer a number of funded studentships throughout the year.

We offer a number of funded studentships throughout the year. Funding is available to UK, EU and international students. The type of funding available, the size of the award, the eligibility criteria and the application process varies.Funding at Faculty and University level

Details of the funding sources available to you as a postgraduate research student are available in our funding database. The information is updated throughout the year as funding becomes available. Current offer holders are eligible to apply.Funding at School level

The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Northern Ireland and North East Doctoral Training Partnership (NINE DTP) Studentship

There are two pathways relating to our subjects under the NINE DTP funding scheme:

Economic and Social History Pathway (contact details of pathway leader: David.Higgins@ncl.ac.uk)
Management Business and Economics Pathway (contact details of pathway leader: jingxin.dong@ncl.ac.uk)

Economics and Finance studentships are open to all students regardless of their nationality. The studentships in the other subject areas are only open to UK or EU students. Visit the NINE DTP website for further details relating to eligibility.

The Arts and Humanities Research Council Northern Bridge Consortium Doctoral Training Partnership

Newcastle University is a member of the Northern Bridge Consortium which offers 67 fully funded studentships per year to outstanding postgraduate researchers across the full range of Arts and Humanities subjects. Please email jonathan.sapsed@ncl.ac.uk the Business School’s pathway leader for further information.

Peter and Nora Lomas PhD Scholarship in Economics

This scholarship was established in 2010 by economics alumnus, Peter Lomas (MA Economics, 1949) who donated £1.6 million to fund PhD scholarships in Economics.

Each year we may sponsor one to four studentships under this scheme. The scholarship is normally advertised on www.jobs.ac.uk. Please contact the PhD convenors for Economics: Sara Maioli by emailing sara.maioli@ncl.ac.uk) and Smriti Sharma by emailing smriti.sharma@ncl.ac.uk.

David Goldman PhD Scholarship

This scheme was established in 2001 to commemorate the life and work of David Goldman. He was the founder and chief executive of the North East’s iconic software company, the Sage Group plc. The scholarship is normally advertised on www.jobs.ac.uk.