Northumbria University, through its Corporate Strategy, seeks to establish a position among the best of a new type of excellent university ? strong in the fundamental activities of teaching and research and in using these activities to make a real difference to people, enterprises and communities.

As part of our continuing commitment to research and scholarship, Northumbria University is offering 140 doctoral and MRes funded research studentships, available for uptake from 1 August 2010.

Studentships are available across the full range of disciplines offered by Northumbria University. The studentships offered include a range of funding and support including fees, an annual stipend, and travel and consumables. For further details of our research areas and latest vacancies, check the links for opportunities in each School below. You can also register your interest for future vacancies.

  1. School of Applied Sciences
  2. School of Arts & Social Sciences
  3. School of the Built Environment
  4. School of Computing, Engineering and Information Sciences
  5. School of Design
  6. School of Health, Community & Education Studies
  7. School of Psychology & Sport Sciences
  8. Newcastle Business School

Vacancy details will be added as they become available. You can also register your interest for future vacancies.

Eligibility

Applicants should hold a first or upper second class honours degree (in a relevant subject) from a British higher education institution, or equivalent. Students who are not UK/EU residents are eligible to apply, provided they hold the relevant academic qualifications (together with an IELTS score of at least 6.5).

How to Apply

You should apply using the University’s Research Studentship Application Form, unless otherwise advised in the project details. Before applying you may make enquiries to the appropriate School Research Administrator via the project details pages below. Further details can also be found in the Research Studentship Scheme (pdf).

More information

Northumbria University
Research Studentships
140 Doctoral and Research Masters Studentship Opportunities 2010

http://www.northumbria.ac.uk/researchstudentships