Eligibility

Programme Eligibility information

The NRPDTP values diverse and inclusive work environments that are positive and supportive. We are committed to equality, diversity, widening participation and inclusion in all areas of our operation. We encourage enquiries and applications from all sections of the community regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation or transgender status.

Academic Eligibility requirements

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Candidates for academic admission to a doctoral degree at UEA and for entry to the NRPDTP programme must have obtained (or be about to obtain), a First or Upper Second-class UK Honours degree, or qualifications gained outside the UK that are considered to be equivalent of a UK First or Upper Second-class Honours degree. Applicants with a Lower Second-class degree will be considered if they also have a Master’s degree which meets the specific course requirements for the relevant School (Admissions Requirements For Postgraduate Research Degrees (uea.ac.uk)), or have significant research or non-academic experience relevant to the proposed field of research. Studentships awarded based on predicted grades will be conditional upon final results.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Before admission candidates must also meet the University’s minimum English language requirements. Details of English Language requirements for candidates for research degrees can be found on the UEA website.

Application requirements

Candidates must provide all required documentation in their application.

Fee Status declaration

Candidates must ensure that they select the correct fee status on the application form. If you are unsure of your fee status then please do contact us.

INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES
With effect from 2021/22, international applicants (as defined by UKRI via their International Eligibility criteria for UKRI funded studentships (Annex B)) are eligible to apply for fully-funded NRPDTP studentships (please see details below). Sponsor requirements limit the proportion of international students appointed each year through individual doctoral training programmes to 30% of the total intake.

If you have any queries regarding the NRPDTP programme, your potential eligibility, projects or application process, please contact us.