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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Geospatial Systems (Newcastle-Nottingham)

Four-year integrated doctoral training program bridging satellite Earth observation, lidar mapping, spatial artificial intelligence, and digital twins for resilient infrastructure.

Official university details ↗Research checked, not sponsored

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 degree (MEng, MSci, or MSc) in geomatics, civil engineering, computer science, or data science
English language proficiency
IELTS 6.5 (minimum 6.0 all bands)
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not required
Thesis / Research statement
Technical project report in spatial data analysis, remote sensing, or urban modeling
Recommendation letters
Two academic referee letters

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend
Fully funded: 4-year tuition fee waiver plus GBP 19,237/year tax-free stipend and GBP 10,000 travel budget
Application fee
GBP 0
Tuition / joining costs
GBP 0 (fully funded by EPSRC)

Dates and verification

Application deadline
January 15, 2027 (Cohort intake 2027)
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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