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university of newcastle PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 57 university of newcastle PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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DPhil Programme at the MRC Centre of Research Excellence in Therapeutic Genomics

We are seeking outstanding applicants for 3–4-year DPhil/PhD projects in Therapeutic Genomics at the University of Oxford and Newcastle University. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  PhD Opportunities
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DPhil Programme at the MRC Centre of Research Excellence in Therapeutic Genomics

We are seeking outstanding applicants for 3–4-year DPhil/PhD projects in Therapeutic Genomics at the University of Oxford and Newcastle University. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  PhD Opportunities
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Identifying climate-proof mechanisms of plant acclimation to freezing temperatures

Climate change brings many challenges for the planet’s plants and one of these is the vulnerability caused by erratic temperatures. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr PH Knight
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Renewable Energy Northeast Universities Plus

The EPSRC CDT in ReNU+ is a unique and ambitious programme that will train the next-generation of doctoral carbon champions who are renowned for research excellence and interdisciplinary systemic thinking for Net Zero. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Renewable Energy Northeast Universities Plus

The EPSRC CDT in ReNU+ is a unique and ambitious programme that will train the next-generation of doctoral carbon champions who are renowned for research excellence and interdisciplinary systemic thinking for Net Zero. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Renewable Energy Northeast Universities Plus

The EPSRC CDT in ReNU+ is a unique and ambitious programme that will train the next-generation of doctoral carbon champions who are renowned for research excellence and interdisciplinary systemic thinking for Net Zero. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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Deciphering mechanisms of immune dysfunction in immunodeficient patients with RNA Polymerase III/tRNA-related gene defects

Gene variants that impair the development or function of T cells cause combined immunodeficiency, leaving infants and young children vulnerable to life-threatening infection. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S Hambleton, Dr K Engelhardt
 1 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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How can DNA condensate despite its negative charge? Implications in genome regulation, antibiotic resistance and gene therapy

  Research Group: Physics of Life
DNA molecules, being highly negatively charged, naturally repel each other. However, in the presence of multivalent ions or specific proteins, they can overcome this repulsion and condense into compact structures. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr AN Noy
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Great North Sleep research: a mixed methods study to explore the safe and effective use of medicines to improve sleep health

Sleep is a fundamental pillar of human health, underpinning physical wellbeing, cognitive performance, emotional regulation, and long-term disease prevention. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Rathbone
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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RESET-RLS: Reviewing Safe and Effective (De)Prescribing Strategies in RLS

Applications are invited for a PhD studentship investigating the safe and effective use of medicines in Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), with a particular focus on prescribing and deprescribing in patients who experience treatment-related complications such as augmentation. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Rathbone
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Development of bioprinted cardiac tissue for preclinical detection of drug-induced cardiotoxicity

Detrimental effects upon the cardiovascular system are a major concern for drug development, both in terms of developmental drug attrition and life-threatening toxicities. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Gill
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Next-generation catalysts for CO2 to methanol conversion

Background. The chemicals industry depends on fossil feedstocks and accounts for up to 7% of global CO. 2. emissions. Methanol is a versatile chemical feedstock that can be converted into the raw materials for producing plastics, paints, fine chemicals, and liquid aviation fuel. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Morris
 1 February 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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An investigation into the retention of mature students enrolled at UK private universities: A case study for the Digital Marketing School (Ref: RDFC26/SC/NBS/SUTHERLAND)

Over the years, the number of public universities has grown steadily across the UK. These institutions receive government funding and the authority to award degrees. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Sutherland
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Simulation and Analysis of Ultra-High Efficiency Free-Piston Engine Power Generators

Achieving thermal efficiencies beyond 50% represents a transformative opportunity for low-carbon power generation. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Smallbone
 1 February 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Design and synthesis of novel enzyme substrates for the detection of pathogenic microorganisms (Ref: RDFC26/SE/GNS/TURNBULL)

Background. This project builds upon a 30-year collaboration between Northumbria University, the Freeman Hospital (Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Trust), and bioMérieux – a multinational biotechnology company. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Turnbull
 23 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)