Newcastle University MPhil Studentship in Population Health Sciences 2025-2026

Are you interested in the remarkable ability of the human body to undertake endurance events, overcoming considerable physical and mental stress, and understanding the problems that may ensue? Applications are currently open for this fully funded MPhil Studentship, which fouses one specific problem: “the Lean.” “The Lean” is a dynamic postural issue occurring during endurance events such as the LDWA 100-mile challenge. Initial signs are manifested by a change in posture, often without awareness, and increasing pain and instability, resulting in the athlete slowing down and frequently abandoning the race. Little is known about “the Lean,” including why it occurs, why some individuals are more affected, how to reduce recurrence, and optimal treatment during an event. Theories include electrolyte imbalance, muscle weakness, age-related issues, psychological factors, dysfunction of biosensors, and neuronal dysfunction in the brain. The aim of this project is to understand these underlying mechanisms and develop preventative strategies.  

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineAugust 8, 2025
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorNewcastle University
• City to studyNewcastle upon Tyne
• School to studyNewcastle University
• Course to studyHealth Sciences
• Eligible CountryUnited Kingdom

Benefits

100% of home tuition MPhil fees paid and an annual stipend of £20,780. Additional funding to cover research costs.

Requirements

• You must have, or expect to achieve, at least a 2:1 honours degree or equivalent, in an appropriate subject,
  • including: biomedical engineering, sports science, physiology, medical science, data science.
• The candidate must have good data handling skills and have or be willing to learn computer programming and statistical software.  

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

To apply for a studentship, you must register and apply through the University’s Apply to Newcastle Portal 

In ‘Course choice’ tab, click ‘Search Course’ put ‘Postgraduate Research’ in 'Type of Study', ‘Full Time’ in ‘Mode of Study’, ‘2025’ in ‘Year of Entry’, code ‘7370F’ in ‘Course Title’, blank in ‘Research Area’. 

Press ‘Search’, select ‘MPhil Population Health Sciences (FT)’, and click ‘Save selection.’ 

Either upload a document or write into ‘Personal Statement’. Put code?‘PH061’?in ‘Studentship/Partnership Reference’.?When prompted for research proposal, select ‘Write Proposal’. Type in the title of the research project from this advert. A research proposal is not required.?You can also upload a covering letter and CV, please state how your interests and experience relate to the project. 

You must submit one application per studentship, you cannot apply for multiple studentships on one application. 

For more details, visit Newcastle University Scholarship webpage