NEEDL Studentship Programme 2027 in UK | Fully Funded
The NEEDL Studentship Programme 2027 in the UK offers four-year fully funded PhD opportunities with core training and a compulsory internship. Applications close on 18 November 2026.
Overview
The NEEDL Studentship Programme supports four-year, fully funded PhD opportunities delivered in partnership with Newcastle University, Durham University, Northumbria University, and Teesside University. The programme provides central training, events across Years 1 through 3, and a compulsory three-month internship outside academic research.
Benefits
- Four years of fully funded PhD support.
- Central DLA training and events during the first three years.
- Opportunities for additional funding related to training.
- A compulsory three-month non-academic internship.
Eligibility
- A small number of awards are available for international applicants, capped at up to 30% of the total studentship cohort.
- International students should verify partner university fee and documentation requirements before applying.
- Candidates lacking a passport at the time of application may use alternative identification, with missing documents such as passports or language certificates potentially added as part of an offer.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications through the official platform and check partner university requirements prior to applying. The application process goes live on FindAPhD on 21 October 2026.
Deadline
Applications close at 5:00 PM on 18 November 2026.