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Fully-funded Scholarships for the most talented PhD students from the UK and around the world

The Harding Distinguished Postgraduate Scholars Programme was established in February 2019 thanks to an extraordinarily generous donation from the David and Claudia Harding Foundation, the biggest single gift made to a university in the UK by a British philanthropist. 

Harding Distinguished Postgraduate Scholarships provide outstanding PhD students with life-changing opportunities to research and study at the University of Cambridge. These fully funded Scholarships are available to the most talented students in any discipline, from all parts of the UK and the world.

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The Smuts Fund and the Cambridge Commonwealth, European & International Trust annually fund up to two international students on PhD courses. This scholarship is available to PhD applicants whose research relates to a Commonwealth country or countries (excluding the UK), normally in the fields of Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences.  

Each scholarship will be awarded for three years, and will pay the University Tuition Fee and an annual stipend sufficient for a single person. The scholarships are tenable at any College within the University of Cambridge.

No separate application is required for this scholarship, only the  application for admission  to the University of Cambridge, which must be submitted by the  funding deadline  specific to your course (please refer to the  Postgraduate Course Directory )

Further information:  https://www.cambridgetrust.org/scholarships/smuts-cambridge-scholarship 

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Potential applicants should refer to the the Postgraduate Admissions Course Directory for information about the program and application requirements.

Those who are applying for one of the department's PhD studentships and RA'ships , you should use the deadline published on the individual job listing.

For those applicants who have not secured external scholarships and who wish to be considered for the various University and Cambridge Trusts' funding competitions, applications for the academic year commencing October 2024, and January 2025, open on 4 September 2023. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. The deadline for submission of complete applications is 23:59 (GMT) on  5 December 2023 . Applicants who have secured external funding may apply up to 15 May 2024.

Please note that applications submitted between 6 December 2023 and 15 May 2024 will be considered only if there is a named potential supervisor who has invited the application, if the application is complete, and if funding is readily available. Note that incomplete applications received after this date will only be considered for January 2025 admission but cannot be considered for the funding competitions (for which the deadline is 5 December 2023).

Applicants should refer to the Postgraduate Admissions page for links to the application portal , deadlines, guidance and information.

Please note the following:

• Applications for funding support from the University and Cambridge Trusts must be submitted early: see University funding deadlines .
• Research students are normally admitted to the probationary Certificate of Postgraduate Studies in Computer Science (see CPGS) in the first instance.
• Applicants will also need to include a brief research abstract within the section of the application form which asks for a research topic and to indicate a potential supervisor's name .
• Applicants should discuss their proposed research with a potential supervisor before submitting the application for admission. See Research proposal for further details about the research proposal, and Research themes for links to potential supervisors within areas of your research interests. Please confirm that you have discussed the project with the proposed supervisor, and that they have confirmed they will be content to review an application from you. You should include a statement to this effect within the research abstract section of the application form.
• Applications are considered as they are received.

Please note that your application can only be considered by the department once it has been submitted. Your application can only be submitted if it is complete. You will be able to upload all your supporting material including a research proposal and the same time as submitting the application form. It is therefore very important to have all your supporting material, including agreement from your referees to provide you with references, your transcripts and research project proposal, ready before you start the application.

Applicants wishing to be considered for funding competitions should check their eligibility on the University-wide Sources of Funding web page.

The application portal acts as a scholarship funding application as well as an application for admission. In most cases, no further funding application form is required. There are some exceptions, however: we recommend checking the Student Funding webpage which provides information about other grants for students applying to Cambridge and their closing dates.

The current costs of a PhD are available from the Student Registry's Postgraduate Course Costs and Fee Status page . You will need sufficient funding to cover the University Tuition Fee, and at least the minimum maintenance for three years.

Once again, if you wish to apply for one of the department's PhD studentships and RA'ships , you should use the deadline published on the individual job listing.

Home students

The Department makes awards to UK students both from funds supplied, for example the EPSRC Doctoral Training Grant, and from its own funds such as the Premium Studentship  and the Hopper Studentship . In the year starting October 2023, the Department will help to fund up to three research students from its Doctoral Training Grant. These funds are limited. The Applications Panel considers all successful applicants for funding awards within its gift and submits the names of highly ranked home and international students to the Cambridge Trusts.

The Department may also have positions associated with industrial collaborations and particular research projects. Such studentships are advertised on the University's Jobs web page.

Very highly ranked international students will be considered for nomination to the Gates Cambridge Trust and Cambridge International Scholarship Scheme ( CISS ) competitions.

Please note earlier applications deadline for Gates Cambridge US scholarships for US students who are resident in the US: 11 October 2023 .

The Department will contact applicants directly about its internal awards such as the Premium Studentship .

It is worth noting that full funding must be secured before starting a course at Cambridge. Most of the scholarships will not accept applications from students who are already in residence. We strongly discourage students asserting they can self-fund a PhD in the hope that something else will turn up once you are in Cambridge.

Admission conditions

The Faculty's Degree Committee makes recommendations to offer places to successful applicants via the University's central Postgraduate Admissions Office, the only body with the authority to make an offer of a place as a postgraduate student. Offers from Postgraduate Admissions are usually conditional . A deadline will be set by which date all conditions must be met and, once met, the offer is confirmed by the Postgraduate Admissions Office.

Standard conditions include securing sufficient funding for three years to meet the financial conditions of the University including tuition fees and maintenance, and College membership. Additionally, applicants may be asked to achieve a certain grade in their current studies; to take or retake an English Language proficiency test ; and any other conditions the Postgraduate Admissions Office might apply.

Successful applicants who have applied online may be required to send original documents to the University's Postgraduate Admissions Office for validation. We strongly recommend the use of a reputable courier and that you obtain a tracking number .

Please contact the department's Postgraduate Education Manager with any questions not answered above.

Email: Postgraduate Education Manager

Include "PhD application query" in the subject.

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The Call for Applications is sent out annually and application deadline is set each year.

Funding is for up to 3 years and includes university fees, college fees, and accommodation. There is also an additional maintenance stipend.

The scheme is open to PhD students within the University of Cambridge, from any department, who do research into all aspects of finance, financial institutions, and financial markets, and their relationship with the performance of the economy.

Incoming doctoral students or students who are in the first year of their PhD can apply for funding. Funding is for a maximum of 3 years, and no money is given retrospectively for any time already spent on the PhD programme.

Applicants for a CERF scholarship have to be nominated by their PhD supervisor.

Reference letters must be sent to CERF by the deadline indicated on the advertisement for each competition. The applications will be considered by a selection committee. Applicants will be notified about the progress of their application and informed about the outcome by email.

Copies of applicants' GRADSAF / PhD application documents (including official transcripts and references) will be required.

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A range of awards to help you thrive

We encourage applications from the best students and do all we can to open doors to top-level academic study for brilliant applicants who might not otherwise be able to come to Cambridge.

Most of our awards require applicants to name Hughes Hall as their first choice college in their University application and to join the College when they commence study.

Our range of scholarships, bursaries, and other forms of financial support, continue to grow, and we welcome students with funding from elsewhere in the University and beyond. This page details the scholarships, other awards and grants available – please email [email protected] .

We want to encourage applications from the best students and do all we can to open doors to top-level academic study

PhD Scholarships

Full phd scholarships.

You can apply to receive one of two full Hughes Hall PhD Scholarships which are awarded each year, in conjunction with the University of Cambridge, to applicants for full-time PhD study in any subject. These cover both fees and maintenance for all three fee-paying years. Maintenance will be paid by Hughes Hall at the agreed rate, and fees via a Vice-Chancellor’s Award (for a Home/EU student) or a Cambridge International Scholarship (for an Overseas student).

These awards are available to applicants of all nationalities and for all subjects, and are tenable for up to three fee-paying years, subject to annual review, however, not for applicants who are awarded full funding from other grant-giving bodies, or students who have already started their doctoral study.

• specify Hughes Hall as your first choice college
• apply for funding from the Cambridge Trust (necessary for all co-funding): https://www.cambridgetrust.org/scholarships/
• and complete our HH Scholarships Application Form  and submit it to [email protected] by 31 May 2024. 

Top-Up PhD Scholarships (subject to review)

Hughes Hall offers several smaller scholarships of £2,500 per year, kindly provided by benefactors. These are awarded on the same conditions as above, including that applicants must specify Hughes Hall as their first choice college in their university application. One award for any PhD will be available each year.

• Elizabeth Cherry Scholarship for PhD, with preference for the Arts
• Hong Kong Alumni Scholarship for any PhD
• Sarah Squire Scholarship for any PhD

Those who send in application for the Hughes Hall Full PhD Scholarships will also be considered for the top-up awards.

All scholarships are for courses starting in October 2024. All those who are offered a university place will be informed of the outcome earliest by June.

Hughes Hall has a large number of grateful alumni and other generous donors for Law and can offer a growing number of scholarships.

The Hughes Hall/Institute of Criminology Jack Merritt Scholarship

This is kindly provided in memory of an alumnus who lost his life in a terrorist attack while working to help prisoners. There is one award of £7,500, offered to a student from a Widening Participation background. The recipient must apply via the normal routes to the University of Cambridge and be accepted by the Institute of Criminology. The recipient must also name Hughes Hall as their first-choice college.

Patrick and Linda Yip Scholarship for LLM or PhD in Law

This is kindly provided by an alumnus of the college. There is one award of £2,500, offered in preference to a fully or partially self-funded student. This is open to all applicants for LLM or for PhD in the Faculty of Law (or another department if topic is sufficiently law-related), with preference for those who name Hughes Hall as their first-choice college.

• Applicants for the law awards must submit the HH Postgraduate Law Scholarships Application Form to the Scholarship team at  [email protected]  by  31 May 2024 .

Other College Awards

Hughes hall – cjbs scholarship for mst in social innovation.

A £10,000 award has been made available in partnership with Cambridge Judge Business School for applicants on the MSt in Social Innovation.  Candidates must select Hughes Hall as their first College choice. To apply for this funding, applicants will be required to submit an application directly to Cambridge Judge Business School (MSt in Social Innovation) .

Candidates must have received an offer to join the programme in October 2024 and membership at Hughes Hall before they can be considered for the scholarship.  The application deadline will be 31 May 2024.

Hong Kong Awards

The following awards kindly provided by benefactors are open to graduates of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) who apply to Hughes Hall to study in Cambridge:

• Doris Zimmern Hughes Hall Scholarships , for graduates of HKU applying for PhD, MPhil or MASt. Full award.
• Ho Tim Foundation Hughes Hall Scholarship , for graduates of S H Ho College at CUHK applying for MPhil or MASt. Full award.
• Tse Family Hughes Hall Scholarship , for graduates of HKU applying for MPhil or MASt, with preference for Education or Science.

Full awards cover University overseas fees to a maximum of the PhD science fee; a maintenance allowance at the standard rate; and a settling-in fee. For courses with a higher fee, recipients fund the difference themselves. Applications for these scholarships must be submitted to HKU or CUHK as appropriate. Applicants must also apply to the University of Cambridge, specifying Hughes Hall as their first-choice college.

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Pedro Vallejo Ramirez - igniting the curiosity of the young in science >>

Pedro Vallejo Ramirez

• 2016 PhD Biotechnology
• Robinson College

Born in Colombia but raised in Panama, I grew up playing with Legos. I rendered my thoughts in the form of colored bricks, building until my fingertips hurt from pushing pieces together. This passion for building translated into a love for science, which resulted in a Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering at the University of Rochester. During my studies I explored the ray, wave, and quantum natures of light and I fell in love with its inherent duality. There’s no absolute definition to light’s character, it depends on the context in which it interacts with its surroundings. Science and technology inspire me, and management and entrepreneurship are my driving passions. I truly enjoy working with people, especially to push forward new technologies to improve our society’s living standards. At Cambridge I will work with Professor Clemens Kaminski’s group to pioneer new trade-offs between optical and digital complexity in super resolution microscopy to better understand chemical reactions in the human body at a nanometer scale. This could allow scientists to better understand protein aggregation in the brain for early diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. In the long term I want to become involved in international public policy on technological innovation and energy awareness; I want to bridge the gap between technical knowledge, management decisions, and policy making in the optics and photonics industry.

Previous Education

University of Rochester

The application process

Watch the University’s short overview film about applying for postgraduate admission and funding and then read below about specific requirements for the Gates Cambridge Scholarship.

A combined application form

Applicants submit their application for admission and funding (Gates Cambridge and other funding) via the University’s Graduate Application Portal.

To be considered for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship you must complete the section to apply for admission to a course and a College place and the Gates Cambridge part of the funding section. Gates Cambridge has access to the full application for admission and funding when reviewing applications.

The admission section

In this section you are applying to a specific graduate course and a College place. You will provide all of the usual details about yourself, your academic background, plans and suitability for the proposed course.

The funding section

In this section you can apply for a range of funding offered by the University and associated bodies, including the Gates Cambridge Scholarships, which has it’s own sub-section. When applying for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship you will be asked to provide the following:

Gates Cambridge statement

In the application form we ask:

In no more than 3000 characters (approximately 500 words) please explain why you are applying for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship and how you meet the four main criteria. Full details about how to apply, including selection criteria and guidance on completing this statement, can be found at:  www.gatescambridge.org

The statement is used by Gates Cambridge to help distinguish between those candidates who have nominated by academic departments. It helps us identify those candidates who, as well as being academically outstanding, possess a capacity for leadership and commitment to improving the lives of others. This is the only part of the application form where applicants are specifically asked about their fit with the Gates Cambridge programme and you should use your background, achievements, experiences and future aims to show how you specifically meet the programme’s criteria.

Research proposal (PhD applicants only)

Gates Cambridge requires PhD applicants only to submit a research proposal as part of their application for funding. Most PhD applicants will upload a research proposal as part of their application for admission, but where this is not the case a research proposal is required to apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship. If you are applying for a degree other than the PhD you do not need to submit a research proposal as part of your materials of the Gates Cambridge Scholarship .

Gates Cambridge reference

In addition to two academic references for admission, Gates Cambridge applicants must arrange for someone to submit a reference setting out how they meet the scholarship’s criteria.

Please give your assessment of the applicant’s suitability for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship. These are awarded on the following criteria: intellectual ability, justification for the choice of course, a commitment to improving the lives of others and leadership capacity.

We also ask:

• How highly would you rank the applicant for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship?
• On what overall group are you basing this ranking?
• What is the size of this group?

The Gates Cambridge reference is used in the same way as the Gates Cambridge statement – to help distinguish between those candidates who have nominated by academic departments.

Referees are also asked how they rate the applicant for the scholarship: exceptional, strong, not strong, weak. They may paste/type up to 4,000 characters into the on-line reference or upload a separate letter.

Who should write the Gates Cambridge reference?

You should ask someone of appropriate standing who is able to answer the question with authority and who understands the criteria and highly competitive nature of the Gates Cambridge programme and academic standards at the University of Cambridge.

Many applicants ask a current or former academic advisor who is aware of their personal attributes, a current or former employer, or a senior member of an organisation with whom they have volunteered – although this is by no means an exhaustive list. Some applicants ask one of their two academic referees to write the Gates Cambridge reference: this is fine, as long as that person has a good understanding of your personal qualities and writes specifically about how you meet the Gates Cambridge criteria (and does not provide a third academic reference).

You should not ask a friend or a family member, or someone who is unable to comment on your suitability for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship.

Some points to consider are:

• It is essential that the Gates Cambridge referee is fully briefed about the Gates Cambridge Scholarship, especially its selection criteria, so they can write the most appropriate reference for you;
• It is useful when referees use specific examples of how you meet the Scholarship’s criteria;
• You will need to ensure your Gates Cambridge referee understands the need to keep the reference focused on the Gates Cambridge criteria (and not, for example, rehash a standard or previous reference).
• You must ensure both your academic and gates Cambridge referees submit their references by the specified deadline

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There are a number of funding opportunities for prospective postgraduate students available with the department and the University, which can be applied for via a number of different routes. Some funders require separate applications, whilst for other funding opportunities you only need to tick a box indicating that you wish to be considered for funding on the online application form for admission, without needing to submit further information. Further details can be found on the Postgraduate Admissions website .

Search for funding opportunities

The University Funding Search allows you to search for funding opportunities across the University and its Colleges, although it is currently not completely comprehensive. Details of how to apply for each source of funding, including deadlines, can be found within the database.

Sources of funding

The majority of postgraduate students in the Engineering Department are funded via one of the sources listed below.

University Postgraduate Funding Competition (Cambridge Trusts and Gates)

EPSRC Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTP)

EPSRC Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs)

Other funding for Engineering students

Tips for finding funding

Research early

Start researching funding opportunities at least a year before your course begins.

Apply early

Many scholarship deadlines are around early December, for admission in the following year. If your course starts in January you may need to apply for funding 18 months in advance.

Get funding or financing before you start studying

Without proof of finances you will not be admitted to the University and will not be able to study here. Do not expect to be able to find funding after your course starts.

Apply for many funding opportunities

Apply for all the funding sources you’re eligible for, both internal and external to the University. If you’re applying for a departmental award or funded place do also apply for other funding schemes – so that you won’t miss the deadlines for other funding opportunities if the department does not offer you an award.

If you are awarded more than one full scholarship, you have to choose just one and reject the others. But you are allowed to hold multiple scholarships for smaller amounts that total a full award.

University Postgraduate Funding Competition

The annual Postgraduate Funding Competition is coordinated by a dedicated student funding team within the University, and awards students through a variety of sources, including;

• Gates Cambridge
• ​Cambridge International Scholarships
• Vice-Chancellor's Awards
• College studentships (note that some Colleges run their own funding competitions outside of the University funding competition)
• Many other smaller sources of funding
• Harding Distinguished Postgraduate Scholarships 

In order to be considered you need to ensure that you complete the relevant funding section on your application form, and select 'Yes' for each funding option you wish to apply for. Please note that if you wish to apply for funding from the Gates Cambridge Trust, you will need to supply some additional information as part of your application. Further information can be found on the Gates Cambridge website .

The department will review your application, score it based on internal criteria and submit this information to the funding bodies.

These deadlines encompass both Michaelamas Term 2023 and Lent Term 2024;

*Please note that if you have not received any notification of funding by the end of July you should assume you have not been successful in this funding round. 

If your application is not completed and submitted by the published deadlines, we will not be able to include you in the funding competition. It is crucial that you ensure  ALL of your supporting documents are submitted by the deadline, including your references. Remember, you can check on the Applicant Portal whether these have been submitted, and chase them if not.  

Epsrc doctoral training partnerships .

The EPSRC provides funding for Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) studentships to support doctoral training in engineering and physical sciences. The Engineering Department DTP funds up to 20 new students in the department per year. 

The awards are a minimum of three years in duration, and provide an annual stipend at the minimum UKRI rate, in addition to covering fees and providing a small contribution towards additional training costs, such as attendance at conferences. 

A number of our DTP studentships are offered in collaboration with an industrial partner, giving students with this type of award the opportunity to take up a placement with the industrial partner during the PhD, to broaden their experience. 

Eligibility 

EPSRC DTP funding is predominantly available to Home (UK) students. Home students who meet the residency requirements (resident in the UK for three years before the start date of the course) are eligible for a full, ie fees and maintenance, award. A limited number of DTP awards are available each year for EU and international students, but these may not cover the full international fee rates. In 2023/24, the University is offering a fee waiver for these students, so that the award covers their full financial commitment.

The department allocates studentships to specific projects under named academic supervisors. The available projects are advertised on the University jobs website . Most adverts are published between October and March, although they may close early if a suitable candidate is identified. It is therefore advisable to keep checking the listings, and to apply early if you see an opportunity that interests you. Details of how to apply will be given on the advert. Any offer of funding will be dependent on you being made an offer of admission and meeting all its associated conditions.

All applications must be made via this route, it is not possible to make an application for the PhD and automatically be considered for our DTP funding. 

Each studentship has its own application deadline to observe, and these are advertised year round, so if you are interested in applying please keep checking the jobs website. 

EPSRC Centres for Doctoral Training

The EPSRC Centres for Doctoral Training (CDT)  offer four year studentships which provide funding for both for the initial MRes year and the first three year of the PhD. Students are encouraged to ensure that they submit their PhD thesis within the funded period.

Eligibility

As with the EPSRC DTP studentships, Home (UK) students who meet the residency requirements (resident in the UK for three years before the start date of the course) are eligible for a full, ie fees and maintenance, award. There are a very limited number of funded CDT places available for EU and international students, and these may not cover the full international fee rates.

Applicants to the CDT can also apply for funding from the Cambridge Trusts and other sources.

Applicants to the CDT programmes will be automatically considered for funding by the CDT. Information on  how to apply  can be found on our website.

Other funding opportunities for Engineering students

Wd armstrong studentship.

The School of Technology also administer the W.D Armstrong studentship, a three year award that is usually open to home, EU and overseas students.The studentships are offered for full-time postgraduate work in a field related to the application of engineering in medicine. Each Armstrong scholar will be co-supervised jointly by academics from the School of Technology and the School of Clinical Medicine.

The W D Armstrong managers offer studentships to specific projects that are managed by the academic members of staff in the department. The studentships are then advertised on the University jobs website. 

Usually interested applicants will need to contact the supervisor with a CV and discuss the opportunity further, and if successful will conditional upon submitting an application for the PhD via the applicant portal.

Supervisors

Some supervisor have funding available for projects that they are working on, although this is usually partial funding. Opportunities may be advertised on the  University jobs website  or may be directly offered by supervisors in discussion with applicants.

Industrial partners

Applicants may be able to secure funding directly from industrial partners to sponsor projects of interest to them.

The Cambridge ESRC DTP usually fund one or two Engineering Department students per year who are working under the remit covered by the research council. These students are generally based within the Institute for Manufacturing and Management. Studentships are allocated by the DTP grant managers directly to supervisors and projects, who may advertise them on the  University jobs website , or they may be offered directly by supervisors in discussion with applicants. 

Self-funding

Many students self-fund, either through savings, family support or through postgraduate loans (especially Masters students). Almost all of the funding competitions are only open to applicants, not to current students. Once you have commenced a course of study, there are no internal sources of funding available that would cover fees and maintenance, so it is important to ensure that you have full funding in place at the outset. You will be asked to sign a declaration to confirm that you have funding in place for the duration of the course, as a condition of your offer.

About our postgraduate scholarships

The Cambridge Trust is a major source of funding to students at the University of Cambridge and offers a number of scholarships for postgraduate applicants. Here you can find information on eligibility and how to apply.

Understanding the scholarship process

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of the scholarships awarded by the Cambridge Trust each year are to students taking Masters or PhD degrees

Full information about postgraduate study in Cambridge can be found on the University of Cambridge website.

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Class of 2022.

When you think about academics who make a difference in the world, you may imagine scientists who have invented new technologies, new treatments or vaccines, particularly in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

But there are many ways to make a difference and to have an impact as this year’s cohort of Gates Cambridge Scholars show. 

The Gates Cambridge Scholarship programme was established through a US$210 million donation to the University of Cambridge from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in 2000; this remains the largest single donation to a UK university. It funds international postgraduate students from across the globe and from a wide range of disciplines and backgrounds because it recognises that the global challenges we face require the input of the widest diversity of thinking.

Since the first class in 2001, Gates Cambridge has awarded 2,081 scholarships to scholars from 111 countries who represent more than 600 universities globally, and more than 80 academic departments and all 31 Colleges at Cambridge.

This year’s cohort comprises 79 new scholars. The scholars, who come from 30 countries, will begin their studies in October. They are studying subjects ranging from food security and bat reservoirs for viral diseases to how gut hormones control food intake and blood glucose levels. The class comprises 41 women and 38 men. They include:

Mariana Perez Duque, from Portugal, who will do a PhD in Genetics. Mariana studied medicine and has worked in humanitarian emergencies with Médecins Sans Frontières in Brazil and Yemen. Her research will focus on chikungunya, a viral disease that is transmitted through mosquitoes, which puts 3.6 billion people at risk throughout South and Southeast Asia, Africa and South America. Infection can lead to severe complications that can last for months. Mariana’s PhD will clarify the spatiotemporal distribution as well as the ecological and evolutionary dynamics of chikungunya infections, focusing on the Asian continent.

Mariana says: “Chikungunya is a virus, spread by mosquitos, that causes severe illness in people living across tropical and subtropical regions. Chikungunya is spreading further and more rapidly because of factors such as climate change, global population mobility and urbanisation. My research will help quantify the international spread of chikungunya and identify opportunities for control, including how best to deploy the vaccines which will soon become available.”

Anoop Tripathi, from India, who will do his PhD in Plant Sciences. His previous research on understanding the evolution of photosynthesis overturned the long-standing consensus that monocots [grass and grass-like flowering plants] cannot graft, helping to develop the relevant technology to do so. He is currently working as a Senior Research Laboratory Technician at the University of Cambridge on the translational impact of the grafting approach using perennial monocots, which will be useful in imparting disease resistance in economically relevant crops like banana and oil palms. For his PhD he aims to integrate the most efficient version of photosynthesis, using the newly developed technique of cereal grafting and hybridisation which only he and two other researchers on the planet have experience in using.  

Anoop says: “As Spiderman says “with great power comes great responsibility”. This Gates Cambridge scholarship will give me the power to help people through my passion for research. My research will potentially increase rice production by 50% and ensure food security for the world.”

Ana Villaveces Galofre, from Colombia, who will do a PhD in Latin American Studies, which will build on her previous research on contemporary Latin American horror literature. She believes that literature has a vital role to play in forcing people in countries such as Colombia to recognise how much violence they are living with.

Ana, who is currently completing her MPhil at the University of Cambridge, says: "My commitment to my culture and my country’s past is tangled in my belief in the power of literature when it comes to facing pain, recognising trauma and processing fear. I believe that further research into Latin American horror literature can change our understanding of historical trauma in Latin American countries and the ways in which cultures heal from horror."

Sanjiv Ranchod [also pictured at the top of the article], from South Africa, who will do a PhD in Computer Science. Sanjiv did his BSc in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics at the University of Cape Town, where he developed a passion for Category Theory and mathematics education. He explored this further in his MSc in Mathematics  and researched internal languages in the context of categorical algebra while gaining teaching experience at the university. He intends to help grow the Category Theory – and general mathematical – community in South Africa as well as to improve the state of mathematics education at its tertiary institutions.

Sanjiv says: “I aim to explore topics in category theory that sit at the interface of pure mathematics and theoretical computer science to deepen our understanding of these fields and how they interact. I hope to develop my understanding of mathematics education with the goal of making a difference to the lives of science students at tertiary institutions in South Africa.”

Erin Hayes, from the US, who will do a PhD in Astronomy with the aim of classifying different types of supernovae using light. She says that to get the best results the measurements of stars’ brightness and distance need to be precise. The data can be used to determine how quickly the universe is expanding.

Erin, who was on the board of her Women in Physics group at the University of Pennsylvania, is keen to help more women get into STEM careers such as Astrophysics. Her research work to date has involved looking for black holes and investigating microlensing - the process that occurs when a black hole passes in front of a background star and gravity causes the star to bend towards Earth so it appears brighter. Most recently she has been developing a machine learning method to classify different types of transience in simulated data. This work also involved looking at supernovae – exploded stars.

Deus Kansiime, from Uganda, who will do a PhD in English. During his undergraduate and graduate studies at Makerere University, he was fascinated by the gap between the literature that was taught and the literary texts produced by an emerging generation of writers on the Ugandan literary scene who associated with non-academic, non-commercial literary organisations – LINGOs. His PhD will explore the underbelly of this network and their literary activism. 

Deus, who is himself a poet, editor and literary activist, says: "My PhD will help articulate the role of literary NGOs in unlocking the creative energies of Africa's peripheral literary enterprise and their unique expression of literary activism."

Simone Eringfeld, from the Netherlands, who will do a PhD in Polar Studies. Simone is committed to expanding public knowledge about Antarctica.  Her PhD will investigate how we can shift public perception of Antarctica by amplifying the underrepresented narratives and muted voices that form part of Antarctica’s diverse history. For her PhD, she will use podcasting and soundscaping as sonic methods to capture Antarctica’s polyvocality in order to start foretelling more inclusive and sustainable Antarctic futures.

She says: “My hope for this PhD is that it will wake people up to the realisation that we all can play a part in shaping Antarctica's future, and with that the future of our planet. The stories we tell about our future matter. They shape how we see the world, our own roles in it, and what we believe is possible. So I want to critically investigate who gets to have a say about Antarctica. I see my research as artful activism: if I can use the power of storytelling to get more people involved in envisioning what is possible for the Antarctic, then I will have accomplished my biggest goal."

Eric Munro, from the US, who will pursue a PhD in Engineering. Eric, who attended Virginia Military Institute, will research the development of next generation miniaturised spectrometers using novel nano materials. The aim is to contribute toward critical areas of application such as sensors, surveillance and spectral imaging. 

He says: “It is exciting to have the opportunity to contribute toward the forefront of spectroscopic analysis, which is characterised by a demand for shrinking devices and improved resolution – such advancements in this field will contribute to the day-to-day lives of countless people.”

Waruguru Gaitho, from Kenya, who will do a PhD in Multidisciplinary Gender Studies. Waruguru is a human rights lawyer who is focused on sexual orientation, gender identity, expression and sex characteristics, race and gender. She has worked on LGBTQIA+ legal and social advocacy in Kenya, where same sex relations still carry a 14-year penalty, and her academic exploration of sexual violence against queer women in South Africa during her master’s showed the need for multi-faceted strategies in tackling complex socio-legal challenges. Her PhD will  examine how, why and with what impact Black lesbian bisexual and queer womxn mobilise law to protect their rights and advance social change in Kenya and South Africa.  

She says: "This PhD presents an exciting and invaluable opportunity to engage in a meaningful exploration of legal mobilisation by Black African LBQ women and non-binary people. I hope that the research deepens our awareness of how individuals at the nexus of intersecting vulnerabilities navigate systems of oppression at the practical level and articulate their demands both before law and society. And in this way, I hope that this work contributes to the larger projects of global liberation and emancipation."

“I am delighted to announce the class of 2022. The last year has been another difficult one for all of us and has shown how many of the challenges we face require a global response which draws on a range of disciplines. The Scholars-elect have been selected to reflect the mission of the Gates Cambridge Trust established through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s generous and historic gift to the University of Cambridge. Like their predecessors, this year’s cohort are an impressive and diverse group who have already achieved much in terms of their academic studies and leadership abilities and who have shown their commitment to improving the lives of others. We know that they will flourish in the rich, international community at Cambridge and will go on to make a significant impact in their fields and to the wider global community.”

Professor Barry Everitt FRS, Provost of the Gates Cambridge Trust

A global network

One of the benefits of being a Gates Cambridge Scholar is being part of a rich network of students and alumni and this is enhanced by the strong sense of identity that scholars have forged through both the Gates Cambridge Scholars Council and the Gates Cambridge Alumni Association.

The scholar-led Gates Cambridge Scholars Council puts on a huge range of activities which cement friendships and foment creative collaborations. This year, for instance, saw the second Gates Cambridge Teach-a-thon which involved 20 scholars giving a series of free, interactive 30-minute taster sessions about their research as part of the Cambridge Festival. The aim was to inspire secondary students to further their studies. 

"The Gates Cambridge Scholars Council is delighted to welcome the 2022 class into our diverse, international community. We are excited to support them in their personal and professional development as leaders committed to improving the lives of others – throughout their time at Cambridge and beyond."

Ariel De Fauconberg, President of the Gates Cambridge Scholars Council

The rich connections forged at Cambridge extend beyond graduation in the form of the Gates Cambridge Scholars Alumni Association [GCAA], which organises events across the world to address global challenges and cement links established at Cambridge and takes part in a mentoring scheme with new Scholars.

Alumni include:

Leading thinkers in business such as Kate Brandt, Chief Sustainability Officer at Google who was recently named one of Fortune Magazine’s 40 Under 40 

Political activists such as Reid Lidow who is campaigning to be City Controller of his home town Los Angeles and wants to reimagine the office and help it to be “a force multiplier” to address problems ranging from homelessness to economic hardship

Refugee workers such as Dima Krayem, a senior economist for the UN office in Lebanon which coordinates humanitarian aid, who has spent many of the last few years helping to get emergency aid to Syrian refugees in Lebanon in the midst of the country’s unprecedented economic and financial collapse.

Academics involved in cutting-edge research such as Ramit Debnath, a Sustainability Fellow at Churchill College who recently won a prestigious Alan Turing Enrichment Award to work on public understanding of climate change using machine learning and Artificial Intelligence.

Picture credit: Tom Porteous

Musicians such as Naomi Woo [pictured above] who is assistant conductor of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra who, during the pandemic, produced and hosted a series of family concerts with the WSO called Manitoba Mosaic, whose goal was to explore the four seasons of the province of Manitoba through music and art.

Social entrepreneurs including Vijay Kanuru, a Pune-based nanotech inventor and scientist, who has developed the world’s first nano-curcumin-based oral and nasal sprays that protect against Covid-19 infection.

“Each year, Gates Cambridge alumni around the world look forward to the announcement of new scholars. While the characteristics and pursuits of these scholars change each year, the awe that our alumni feel for each class' accomplishments and ambitions remains the same. We extend our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the new scholars and look forward to one day welcoming them as alumni to the GCAA.”

Alex Kong, Co-Chair of the GCAA

More information on Gates Cambridge can be found on www.gatescambridge.org and a list of the class of 2022 can be found on the Gates Cambridge Directory page .

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The Department has a large community of around 80 PhD students working on their own projects. The PhD students at Geography and the Scott Polar Research Institute (SPRI) study a broad range of topics that reflect the diverse interests of the academic staff in the Department.

1. Before making an application

Before applying, you should satisfy yourself that advanced study in your chosen research topic can be supervised by an academic at Geography or SPRI. Acceptance of any applicant will be dependent on specialist supervision being available. Unfortunately, if we cannot supervise your topic, we will decline your application regardless of its academic merit. Please check the research groups then look through the online staff list .

Identification of a potential supervisor does not imply a guarantee of admission and the full admissions procedure must be followed in all cases. If your potential supervisor’s details are available from our website, you may e-mail the person with a draft research proposal (maximum 2,000 words). If contact details are not available, kindly e-mail the Postgraduate Office Administrator with your research proposal and the name(s) of whom you are trying to contact.

2. Go to the University’s Postgraduate Admissions Pages

Go to the University’s Postgraduate Admissions pages which has all the information you need to make a formal application. Applicants should plan well in advance to ensure their papers can be processed in time. The deadline for all PhD applicants is March 26th 2024.

Please note this deadline does not apply to applicants for the Cambridge ESRC DTP Interdisciplinary Studentship , who should contact graduate.enquiries @ geog.cam.ac.uk before making an application.

When making the formal application PhD applicants will need to provide a statement (maximum 2,000 words) detailing your research proposal, including aims and methods, sources and the location of the proposed research. Your proposal should include a list of specific resource needs for your research such as travel budget, fieldwork, laboratory equipment, chemical and IT needs. Please state in your application which academic in the Department your believe has interests that are closest to your own and therefore might supervise your research. It is advisable to approach the Academic identified in advance to discuss your proposal.

Physical Geography applicants choosing from the list of topics do not need to include a research proposal but should include information about why you have chosen a topic and the relevant experience you have for the chosen topic.

If you are applying for a PhD programme, and have only recently started a masters degree at a new institution, we understand that it may be more suitable for you to request references from your prior academic and/or professional environment.

Cambridge Funding Competitions deadlines:

GATES (US) – 11th October 2023;

GATES (non-US), Trusts and Research Councils – 5th December 2023;

NERC DTP ( home and international students ) – 5th January 2024 (although you are encouraged to apply by 5th December to be considered for other funding sources too).

Applications must be made in advance of these dates to be considered for funding, please note these deadlines are earlier than the final admissions deadline. Please also note these deadlines include submission of all your references which must have been submitted by your referees in advance of these funding deadlines.

Doctoral work in the Department is funded through Research Council funding ( ESRC , AHRC and NERC ), studentships from the Cambridge Trust , the Gates Foundation and other funding agencies. While the Geography Department has modest funds for fieldwork or conference attendance, it does not fund PhD studentships.

• Overseas applicants should look in particular at scholarships available through the Gates Foundation and scholarships administered by the Cambridge Trust . You should apply for these by the advertised deadline when you complete your formal application. Information can be found and eligibility can be checked via the University’s Postgraduate Admissions page.
• UK students should look in particular at the Research Council studentships and funding available via the Cambridge Trust .

It is advisable to complete a Funding Search to help you find the most suitable funding options from those listed above.

Finance information for PhD courses run by the Department is to be found from the University’s Postgraduate Admissions pages .

In addition to fees and maintenance, you will need to ensure you have funds to cover all fieldwork, laboratory work, access to data, archives and travel needs for the length of your study. You should ensure that you have sufficient funds or that your funding body provides sufficient support.

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Cambridge University PhD Scholarship | best 10 Scholarships in UK

Cambridge University invites applications for Cambridge University PhD Scholarship in medical related siences. We have compiled a list of these available Cambridge University PhD Scholarship opportunities at Cambridge University, England. Qualified individuals are encouraged to submit their applications promptly.

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Astra zeneca funded non clinical phd studentship (fixed term) in 'multimodal ai-guided tools for early prediction of disease progression in neurodegenerative disorders'.

The University of Cambridge's Department of Psychology and the AstraZeneca Discovery Centre in Cambridge are offering a 4-year PhD studentship. This collaborative project, led by Professor Zoe Kourtzi, involves cooperation with AstraZeneca's Neuroscience and Data Science & AI teams. The project, titled 'Multimodal AI-guided tools for early prediction of disease progression in neurodegenerative disorders,' focuses on AI for Neuroscience and aims to advance our understanding of disease progression in neurodegenerative disorders. The research provides a unique opportunity for interdisciplinary work across both institutions.

Deadline : 20 November 2023. View details & Apply

PhD Studentship in Haematological Malignancies

The University of Cambridge Department of Haematology is offering four fully funded PhD studentships starting in October 2024. These studentships are dedicated to research projects focusing on haematological malignancies and are financially supported by the Kay Kendall Leukaemia Fund and a generous private donation.

Cambridge is a world-renowned hub for the study of haematological malignancies, boasting the largest concentration of researchers in Europe. With seventeen research groups located throughout the city, it stands as a global epicenter for research in leukaemia, lymphoma, and pre-leukaemic conditions. Cambridge is home to leading experts in the field, including Peter Campbell, Bertie Göttgens, Tony Green, Brian Huntly, Nicole Soranzo, George Vassiliou, and Alan Warren. The Department of Haematology has an impressive track record of nurturing young researchers, with over thirty former students who have earned their PhDs in the department now serving as principal investigators, both within Cambridge and elsewhere.

Deadline : 19 November 2023. View details & Apply

PhD Studentships in Cancer Biology

The Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Cambridge Centre offers a fully-funded PhD program focused on cancer biology. This innovative program provides postgraduate students with a comprehensive understanding of cancer, encompassing both its fundamental biology and clinical management. Students also have the chance to enhance their experimental and project management skills.

The CRUK Cambridge Centre represents a dynamic collaboration involving academic researchers, clinicians, and the pharmaceutical and biotech industries in the Cambridge region. Students participating in this program gain access to various lectures, workshops, and meetings aimed at fostering interdisciplinary collaborations across different departments and institutes within the Centre. Deadline : 15 November 2023. View details & Apply

PhD Programme for Health Professionals at the Universities of Cambridge and East Anglia and at the Wellcome Sanger Institute

The Universities of Cambridge and East Anglia, in collaboration with the Wellcome Sanger Institute, are accepting applications for up to 7 fellowships in the PhD Programme for Health Professionals. These fellowships, which must be initiated by the end of 2024, provide financial support for clinical salaries, University Composition Fees, and research consumables for a duration of 3 years. Additionally, the program offers up to three months of extra salary support before the start of the fellowship, allowing successful candidates to explore research opportunities in various groups before selecting a specific project and supervisor.

Fellowships are available in Cambridge and Norwich, offering a wide range of research training opportunities with world-leading researchers in the Schools of Clinical Medicine and Biological Sciences at the Universities of Cambridge, the Wellcome Sanger Institute, and other institutions funded by the MRC, Wellcome, and Cancer Research UK in the broader Cambridge region. This includes collaborations with the School of Health Sciences and the Norwich Medical School at the University of East Anglia, as well as other partners on the Norwich Research Park. Deadline : 02 November 2023. View details & Apply

PhD studentship: Unravelling piRNA-guided control of transposable elements

The Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute (CRUK CI) offers a unique opportunity for a PhD study, focusing on cancer research. The institute provides a world-leading environment for research and offers state-of-the-art facilities. Research at CRUK CI spans from fundamental biology to computational biology, translational cancer research, and clinical applications. Graduate students play a crucial role in advancing the institute's research programs.

Professor Greg Hannon and Dr. Ben Nicholson are seeking a student to join their project titled "Unravelling piRNA-guided control of transposable elements." If you are interested in pursuing a career in cancer research and contributing to the institute's success, further information about this opportunity can be found at: https://www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/jobs-and-studentships/postgraduate-study . Deadline : 13 November 2023. View details & Apply

PhD studentship: Understanding Fibroblast Functional Heterogeneity in Pancreatic Cancer

The Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute (CRUK CI) offers an exceptional PhD study opportunity focused on cancer research. The institute is committed to training future cancer research scientists and provides access to top-notch facilities. Their research spans various areas, from basic biology to computational biology, translational cancer research, and clinical applications, with graduate students playing a crucial role in advancing their research programs.

Dr. Giulia Biffi is looking to recruit a student for a project titled "Understanding Fibroblast Functional Heterogeneity in Pancreatic Cancer." The research will explore the interactions between different cancer-associated fibroblast (CAF) populations and malignant cells in pancreatic cancer, aiming to design combination therapies. The project will involve various techniques, including in vivo and in vitro models, CRISPR-based technologies, RNA-sequencing, flow cytometry, and molecular biology techniques. For more details about the research group and recent publications, visit their website: https://www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/research-groups/biffi-group . Deadline : 13 November 2023. View details & Apply

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Phd studentship: the role of genomic instability on the tumour microenvironment and therapeutic response in breast cancer metastases.

The Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute (CRUK CI) offers a unique opportunity for a PhD program focused on cancer research. The institute is dedicated to training future cancer research scientists and provides access to outstanding facilities. Research at CRUK CI spans various fields, from basic and computational biology to translational cancer research and clinical applications. Postgraduate students play a crucial role in advancing their research programs.

Professors Greg Hannon and Dr. Ian Cannell are seeking a student for a project titled "The role of genomic instability on the tumor microenvironment and therapeutic response in breast cancer metastases." The research will explore the impact of genomic instability on the tumor microenvironment and therapeutic responses in breast cancer metastases. The project is part of the IMAXT Cancer Research UK Grand Challenge international collaboration and involves advanced spatial imaging of tumors and technologies to investigate tumor heterogeneity and the tumor microenvironment. For more information about the research group and their recent publications, visit their website: https://www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/research-groups/hannon-group . Deadline : 13 November 2023. View details & Apply

PhD studentship: Multi-modal spatial data integration to predict breast cancer treatment response

Dr. Raza Ali is looking to recruit a student for a project titled "Multi-modal spatial data integration to predict breast cancer treatment response." This project aims to address the significant variability in breast cancer patient responses to treatments. The spatial architecture of tumors is believed to be a major factor influencing these differences. The project involves collecting a diverse dataset of multi-modal spatial data from breast cancer patients enrolled in immunotherapy trials, which includes advanced machine learning and predictive modeling. This interdisciplinary group encompasses clinicians, pathologists, computational and cancer biologists, providing extensive training in cancer pathology, highly multiplexed imaging, and predictive modeling. For more details about the research group and their recent publications, visit their website: https://www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/research-groups/halim-group . Deadline : 13 November 2023. View details & Apply

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CSC Cambridge Scholarship

This scholarship is available to PhD applicants from China in a range of academic subjects. It is tenable at any College.

This scholarship is offered in partnership with the China Scholarship Council.

Please note: a separate application is required for this scholarship.

Award details

Contribution towards travel costs.

Trust scholarships do not automatically fund the optional writing-up period (if applicable). Scholars will be able to apply for a brief period of extension funding, should it be required at the end of their scholarship.

Eligibility

Applicants should normally have a degree from a recognised university in the People's Republic of China.

Each year the China Scholarship Council sets a range of priority subjects. Please refer to their website for details.

Application Process

Candidates are selected by the China Scholarship Council (not the Trust). To ensure that they are considered for this scholarship, applicants must: 1) check with the China Scholarship Council the funding call deadlines and details of the application process, and apply accordingly; and 2) apply for admission to the University of Cambridge by the funding deadline specific to their course (please refer to the Postgraduate Course Directory).

The Trust’s awards period runs from March to the end of July and is an ongoing process throughout that period. The majority of our full awards are made in March. Some of our partner funded awards can take time, and sometimes when offers are declined we may be able to offer them elsewhere. Applicants will remain under consideration until the end of the awards period (31 July). We are not able to contact unsuccessful applicants. If you have not been contacted by the Trust by the end of the awards period, you should assume that your application has not been successful.

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