The University of Cambridge is offering fully funded studentship opportunities to prospective candidates seeking to pursue a doctoral degree in the United Kingdom. The University of Cambridge Studentship provides financial support towards tuition fees, living expenses, research training, and professional development.
The opportunity is open to students with a Bachelor’s degree who are interested in pursuing a fully sponsored PhD degree at Cambridge and other participating institutions.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Tuition Support | £21,805 Annual Stipend | Up to £900 Research Support
- Duration: 3.5–4.5 Years
- Deadline: January 6, 2027
Scholarship Details
The University of Cambridge Studentship is a PhD funding opportunity supported by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) through the Cambridge Doctoral Training Partnership (CAM-DTP). The studentship supports 3.5–4.5 years of full-time study, allowing successful candidates to undertake doctoral research while receiving financial and professional development support.
Studentships begin on 1 October each year for both full-time and part-time applicants. Successful candidates are expected to complete and submit their PhD within the period covered by their studentship award.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the University of Cambridge Studentship, applicants must:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution.
- Be eligible to apply as either a Home or international student.
- Meet the English language requirements of the University of Cambridge.
- Obtain an offer of admission before they can be considered for CAM-DTP funding.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful students under the University of Cambridge Studentship will receive:
- Tuition fee support up to the national UKRI rate for Home students.
- International students may apply but will need additional funding from alternative sources to cover the remaining tuition fees and immigration-related costs.
- An annual tax-free stipend of £21,805 for full-time students in the 2026/27 academic year.
- Up to £900 in financial support for research training through the relevant department.
- A personalized training program designed to develop research, communication, employability, and personal skills.
- Support for a required three-month Innovation Fellowship placement with an academic or non-academic partner during the studentship.
How to Apply
There are two main routes through which applicants can apply for the University of Cambridge Studentship:
Route 1: Supervisor-led Topics
- Visit the CAM-DTP Studentship Opportunities page and identify a research topic of interest.
- Contact the relevant supervisory team to discuss the topic and research proposal.
- Apply for a PhD at the lead supervisor’s institution with a research proposal related to the selected topic before the relevant application deadline.
- The supervisory team will nominate its preferred candidate to CAM-DTP in early February.
Route 2: Student-led
- Apply for a PhD at your preferred institution with your own research proposal.
- The relevant department will nominate its preferred candidates to CAM-DTP in early February.
Applicants seeking consideration for CAM-DTP funding must submit their PhD application to their preferred university by the applicable deadline:
- Anglia Ruskin University: November 15, 2026
- University of Bedfordshire: November 15, 2026
- University of Cambridge: December 8, 2026 or January 6, 2027, depending on the course.
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