EPSRC Studentships

Applications for EPSRC Studentships are now closed for September 2022 entry. 

There are currently 10 fully-funded EPSRC PhD studentship awards available across Newcastle University and the University of Nottingham. Students are welcome to apply with their own research vision which we will help shape during the first year of the programme, our MRes in Geospatial Systems, with input from research teams at both Newcastle University and University of Nottingham. We also have a number of CDT Projects for direct applications. 

Please visit our PhD Researchers page for details on topics currently being undertaken in the CDT. 

We welcome applications from Home and International (incl. EU) students from a range of backgrounds, including Computing, Engineering, Geography, Geomatics, Mathematics and related disciplines, and are fully committed to equality, diversity and inclusion to ensure fair opportunity for all. Please note that there are a limited number of international awards available. 

Sucessful applicants will receive full fees and an annual living allowance which is based on the UKRI 2022/23 rate (estimated minimum award £15,840). A substantive Research Training Support Grant (RTSG) of £15,000 to cover the costs for consumables, travel, conferences, and access to placement opportunities with industrial partners.

Applicants wishing to be considered for an EPSRC studentship should apply directly to Newcastle University or University of Nottingham quoting the relevant studentship code on their application and supporting documents. (see How to apply).

For general enquiries about CDT studentships, email geospatial.cdt@newcastle.ac.uk

Industry Studentships

Further  information on Industry funded studentships will appear here soon.