Current Research Students
Seize every opportunity to learn, grow and shape your future career.
Make the most of your doctorate
As a research student at Newcastle, you’re part of something special. Collectively, our researchers are pushing the boundaries of knowledge into new realms. It’s your passion, curiosity and hard work that makes this possible.
The Doctoral College exists to support you, and help you feel connected to your research community. Our aim is for you to have the best possible experience and reach your full potential.
Discover how we can:
- support your academic success
- help you gain the skills and confidence to increase your impact
- enhance your career prospects
- enable your personal growth
- connect you to a network of research students, academics and potential employers
Find out more by browsing the pages below.
New policy and options for postgraduate students who teach
We are committed to providing opportunities to acquire transferable skills that will enhance your preparation for a variety of careers. For some of you, experience of teaching is one of those valuable skills.
We are also committed to giving all of our students the best possible educational experience and outcomes, and we recognise the important contribution that postgraduates who teach play in providing that experience and as members of the university community.
A revised policy was approved by Senate on 1st March 2023 to support our PGR students.
Doctoral College Research Enhancement Funds
The Doctoral College Enhancement Funds support a range of research-orientated activities, the funding is there to provide opportunities for Doctoral and MPhil students to enhance their experience, develop their academic profile by presenting at key conferences in their field, enhance their networking skills and to develop their career prospects.
This funding is not intended to replicate school-level funding or be used to support your research project.