One Planet PhD Studentships 2023-24, Newcastle and Northumbria Universities, UK

by Samrach · January 9, 2023

Deadline for applications: 16 January 2023

Studentships

Applications for September 2023 entry are now open! Please find the projects that we are offering here.

We are hosting an applicant webinar on the 9th January 2023 at 11am (UK time). Find out more here.

Interviews will take place on Friday 10th February 2023 with final offers made by the 20th February 2023.

How to Apply

ONEPlanet is committed to promoting diversity, and we particularly encourage applications from 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.

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.

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.

International applicants – English Language requirements

Direct Entry: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills).

If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a Pre-sessional English course.

Further information for International Students can be found here.

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. Use applications button below to access the application portals of Newcastle or Northumbria University.

Apply to Newcastle University: Applications are made using the Apply to Newcastle Portal – please see this How to Apply Guide for full information.

Apply to Northumbria University: Please apply via this link and select October 2023 as your entrance date. Please enter the related studentship code (eg. OP2301 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

Please remember to complete our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion form (required by the UKRI). You can read our Privacy notice‌ here.

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

The ONE Planet DTP values individual differences and the diversity that this brings. We want to ensure that no-one is at a disadvantage because of who they are. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, and requests for flexible study (e.g. part-time) are welcomed.

We particularly welcome applications from diversity candidates who may fall into the four key areas below: 

UK applicants who are Black, Chinese, Asian, Arabic, or of another non-white ethnicity
UK graduates from low-income families, and/or are from the first generation in their family to go to university
UK applicants who have caring responsibilities
UK applicants who have a disability (physical, neurodiverse etc.)

Applicants within the above categories will be prioritised for interview under our ‘diversity candidate’ nomination process.

Our Postgraduate researchers are based at the partner institution of your selected lead supervisor (Newcastle or Northumbria) and are also allocated a second supervisor at our partner institution, for us to provide you with joint supervision, and access to both campuses and online facilities.

Each of our studentship awards include 3.5 years of fees, an annual living allowance (£17,668) and a Research Training Support Grant (for travel, consumables, as required).

All PhD projects will be further defined and expanded by the students over the initial 6-month training period, which includes:

Training needs analysis
training in core modules
co-development of project with partners/supervisors following the annual Residential Activity Centre (RAC) in October

All applications will be assessed using the same criteria, mainly around the applicant’s academic and research experience. Applicants are expected to have a first or 2:1 undergraduate degree. Exceptions are possible, but these should be strongly motivated.

Projects are developed around at least 2 of the 4 ONE Planet research themes.

Find out about our current ONE Planet supervisors here

For further information please contact: oneplanet@ncl.ac.uk

Source / More information: Official Website HERE.