Applications for 2024 entry are now closed.

ONEPlanet is committed to promoting diversity, and we particularly encourage applications from all under-represented groups. Flexible study requests are welcomed, and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Find out more about our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion policies here.

Listen to our applicant advice webinar that took place in December 2023: 

Eligibility Criteria:

Usually applicants are expected to have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree - exceptions are possible, but these should be strongly motivated. In addition, candidates may also hold or be completing a Masters degree in a relevant subject discipline but this is not a mandatory requirement. We also encourage applicants from non-academic backgrounds with research experience in their current or previous employment to apply.

Home and International applicants (inc. EU) are welcome to apply. Following the UKRI announcement in regards to their new 30% UKRI international recruitment policy (that will take effect from September 2021) both Newcastle University, and Northumbria University, have agreed to pay the international fee difference for all International applicants (inc. EU) who are awarded a DTP studentship.

Application guidelines

• Please identify a project that is of interest to you on our Studentship projects page.
• Once you have identified a project you can contact the named supervisor to discuss this project further before you apply. Please find further details on how to apply at the bottom of this page.
• Alternatively, you can outline your own research idea. We strongly recommend that you make contact with a ONEPlanet supervisor or any academic colleague at either institution to discuss this idea before you apply. Please use the studentship code: OP9000 and provide the name of a suggested academic supervisor in your applcation form.
• Please note that you can only apply for 1 project within the DTP.
• If you are applying for a specific ONEPlanet research project, you are still required to write a proposal. For guidance on writing your research proposal please find advice here.

When you are ready to apply:

Please submit an application to either Newcastle or Northumbria University via their Postgraduate applications portals depending on the main supervisor of your chosen project, or your chosen main supervisor if outlining your own research idea. 

Apply to Newcastle University: Applications are made using the Apply to Newcastle Portal.  You should create a new application then search for 'PhD One Planet', course code 8212F. Please see our Applying to Newcastle University Guide to take you through our online application process.

Apply to Northumbria University: Please apply via this link and select October 2024 as your entrance date. Please enter the related studentship code (eg. OP2401 etc) into the studentship code field.

The following documentation is required:

• Your CV
• Application form (Completed via the online application portal of your selected institution)
• Your 1,000-word personal statement (with your chosen project title and reference code e.g. OP23XX). Please explain how your knowledge, skills and experience fit the project outline.
• Your 1,000-word project proposal (with project title and reference code OP23XX). If you are outlining your own research idea please use reference code OP9000
• A minimum of two references. These can be submitted with your application if they are signed, or alternatively, they can be emailed directly by the referee to oneplanet@ncl.ac.uk. Please note that it is your responsibility to request these references and ensure they that are sent to us.
• Attach degree transcripts and certificates.
• If English is not your first language, a copy of your English language qualification.
• If you are outlining your own research idea, please use reference code: OP9000 We recommend that you identify a potential supervisor to represent your project before you apply.

We are required to report back applicant data to the UKRI. You can read our Privacy notice‌ here.

If you have any further questions please contact: oneplanet@ncl.ac.uk