ReNU+ welcomes and encourages applications from candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences. Find out more about this via the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion page.
Deadline for PhD applications is 3rd February 2025 for a PhD start date of 1st October 2025. All applicants should review the application process and other information in the drop-down sections below before applying via FindaPhD.
If you have any questions or queries please contact us.
Deadline for application: 3rd February 2025
PhD Start Date : 1st October 2025
Please see individual ReNU+ CDT project advertisements on findaphd and follow the instructions on how to apply detailed within the project advertisement.
If you wish to discuss your application informally and/or if you do not hold the entry requirements but you feel you have evidence of relevant skills and expertise that is equivalent, then please contact the relevant ReNU+ Institution Director for the project you are interested in which at Northumbria is Prof Vincent Barrioz (vincent.barrioz@northumbria.ac.uk), at Newcastle, Prof Elizabeth Gibson (elizabeth.gibson@newcastle.ac.uk) and at Durham, Prof Chris Groves (chris.groves@durham.ac.uk).
You will need to prepare and upload the following documents to the University Application Portal:
By submitting your application to ReNU+ you are agreeing for your data to be used as described in the ReNU+ privacy notice.
Programme Duration: 4 years (Full Time). Studentships are also available for applicants who wish to study on a part-time basis (please see individual adverts on findaphd for further details).
Funding: Each studentship supports a full stipend, paid for three years at UKRI rates (for 2024/25 full-time study this is currently £19,237 per year) and full tuition fees and a Research Training Support Grant (for travel, consumables, and further training). UK and international (including EU) candidates may apply.
Please access the FindaPhD landing page for ReNU+ here.
If you do not hold the entry requirements but you feel you have evidence of relevant skills and expertise that is equivalent, please get in touch with both the project contact and relevant institution director.
Please note: to be classed as a Home student, candidates must meet the following criteria:
If a candidate does not meet the criteria above, they would be classed as an International student. Applicants will need to be in the UK and fully enrolled before stipend payments can commence, and be aware of the following additional costs that may be incurred, as these are not covered by the studentship.
Immigration Health Surcharge https://www.gov.uk/healthcare-immigration-application
If you need to apply for a Student Visa to enter the UK, please refer to the information on https://www.gov.uk/student-visa. It is important that you read this information very carefully as it is your responsibility to ensure that you hold the correct funds required for your visa application otherwise your visa may be refused.
Costs associated with English Language requirements which may be required for students not having completed a first degree in English, will not be borne by the university. Please see individual adverts for further details of the English Language requirements for the university you are applying to.
Please access the FindaPhD landing page for ReNU+ here.
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