International Postgraduate Research Funding

Everything you need to know about Postgraduate Research funding at Northumbria University for International applicants. Navigate between the tabs to find out more about our funding options for different academic years.

2026/27 Postgraduate Research Funding and Scholarships

This information is for applicants with Overseas fee status applying to study at Northumbria University in the academic year 2026/27.

In this changing world Northumbria is dedicated to support our students to achieve their ambitions, to encourage their curiosity, creativity and confidence, so they can confront the challenges of the future head on.

Masters or Postgraduate Research study may give your career the edge you need to reach your goals, or to change direction. Northumbria offers affordable fees and payment plans for Masters and MRes/PhD study.

Financial support opportunities have associated eligibility conditions, therefore it is essential applicants consider all requirements and observe application processes and deadlines.

Postgraduate Research Scholarships

Alumni Discount for continuing and former Northumbria students.

Research Studentships

Northumbria University offers a range of funding schemes to support research students. These include full-time Doctoral studentships including payment of a stipend and home fees.

These may be funded wholly by Northumbria University or in collaboration with external partners. In addition, Doctoral studentships funded by UK Research Councils may be on offer at Northumbria.

If you are an applicant from overseas, you should also consider if funding opportunities are offered by your own government. To view all current studentships vacancies at Northumbria, visit our research degree opportunities page.

Commonwealth Scholarships

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) provides the main UK government scholarship scheme led by international development objectives. The CSC is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) The CSC operates within the framework of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) and is a vivid demonstration of the UK’s enduring commitment to the Commonwealth.

Commonwealth Scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development, and are offered to citizens from low and middle income Commonwealth countries. The majority of scholarships aim to contribute to the UK’s international development aims and wider overseas interests, supporting excellence in UK higher education, and sustaining the principles of the Commonwealth.

Northumbria University is in partnership with the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) for the below scholarship.

Commonwealth PhD Scholarships (for least developed countries and fragile states) - Please see for full terms and conditions

The CSC’s family allowances are intended to be only a contribution towards the cost of maintaining your family in the UK. The true costs are likely to be considerably higher, and you must be able to supplement these allowances to support any family members who come to the UK with you. For more information, see the current Handbook for Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows, available on the CSC website under Handbook, Policies and Forms.

For queries, please email: pgr.admissions@northumbria.ac.uk

Last updated: 10/10/2025

2025/26 Postgraduate Research Funding and Scholarships

This information is for applicants with Overseas fee status applying to study at Northumbria University in the academic year 2025/26.