Newcastle

Applying to Newcastle

You must apply through the University’s Apply to Newcastle Portal  

Once registered select ‘Create a Postgraduate Application’.   

Use ‘Course Search’ to identify your programme of study:   

  • search for the ‘Course Title’ using the programme code: e.g. 8100F PhD Chemistry.
  • leave the ‘Research Area’ field blank
  • select the relevant programme of study: e.g. PhD Chemistry (full time)

You will then need to provide the following information in the ‘Further Details’ section:  

  • a ‘Personal Statement’ (this is a mandatory field) - upload a document or write a statement directly into the application form. Please include the full title of the studentship, the studentship code (e.g. mos2_01), and how your interests/experience relate to the project.
  • the relevant studentship code (e.g. mos2_01) in the ‘Studentship/Partnership Reference’ field. You must include the relevant code for your application to be considered.
  • when prompted for how you are providing your research proposal - select ‘Write Proposal’. You should then type in the title of this project. You do not need to upload a research proposal.

In the ‘Supporting Documentation’ section please upload:

  • An up to date CV.

Please upload all documents in PDF format.

Eligibilty Criteria

Home and international applicants (inc. EU) are welcome to apply and if successful will receive a full studentship, unless specified otherwise. Applicants whose first language is not English require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills. Further information about English Language requirements is available at International Students English Language Requirements.

International applicants may require an ATAS (Academic Technology Approval Scheme) clearance certificate prior to obtaining their visa and to study on this programme.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

Within the MoSMed CDT we are dedicated to building a diverse community based on excellence and commitment. To that end, in our recruitment of Doctoral Researchers we welcome applications from outstanding candidates of all backgrounds regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation and will consider all applications equally based on merit.

Interview Process

Once the deadline has passed, all applications will be given due consideration, and a shortlist of applicants will be invited to interview. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted directly with further details. Please note, we are only able to offer feedback to shortlisted applicants.

Additional guidance can be found on Newcastle University's Postgraduate Application Guidance pages.

Should you have any queries regarding the MoSMed application process to Newcastle University please contact Craig Hinds, MoSMed CDT Manager: mosmed.cdt@newcastle.ac.uk