OpenFieldNewcastle University Overseas Research Scholarship (NUORS) in Healthy Ageing
Prestigious doctoral scholarship at the Newcastle University Biosciences Institute investigating cellular senescence, mitochondrial dysfunction, and cognitive health in human ageing.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- First-class honours degree or master's with distinction in biomedical sciences or neuroscience
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 in all bands)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated scientific research potential via master's thesis or publication
- Recommendation letters
- Two comprehensive academic reference letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full international tuition fee waiver plus GBP 19,237 annual tax-free living stipend for 3 years
- Application fee
- GBP 0
- Tuition / joining costs
- GBP 0 (100% funded via NUORS scholarship award)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027 (Annual international doctoral competition)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Newcastle University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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