Applications are now open for international students interested in pursuing a PhD degree through the University of Cambridge Graduate Scholarship in the United Kingdom.
The University of Cambridge Graduate Scholarship offers comprehensive financial support to successful candidates, including full tuition coverage, a tax-free annual maintenance stipend of £20,199, and funding for research-related expenses throughout the duration of the programme.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | £20,199 Annual Stipend | Research Costs Coverage
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: July 10, 2026
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Scholarship Details
The University of Cambridge is inviting applications for a fully funded three-year PhD studentship supervised by Professor Caroline Trotter. The research project is hosted at the University of Cambridge and forms part of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Health Protection Research Unit in Vaccines and Immunisation.
This research unit is a collaborative initiative involving the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), University College London (UCL), and the University of Cambridge. The PhD project focuses on developing a structured framework for vaccine decision-making that considers the wider impact on immunisation programmes.
Successful candidates will examine specific case studies to assess how vaccine policy decisions may be improved using the proposed framework. The project will also contribute to the refinement of future immunisation strategies and public health policies.
Throughout the programme, students will gain expertise in infectious disease epidemiology, mathematical modelling of vaccine-preventable diseases, and health economics. In addition, participants will be expected to design and implement public involvement and engagement activities to ensure that vaccine research reflects the perspectives and needs of the wider community.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the University of Cambridge Graduate Scholarship, applicants must:
- Hold or expect to obtain a minimum of a UK 2:1 Honours Degree or its equivalent in a relevant discipline
- Meet the admission requirements of the University of Cambridge
- Satisfy the English language requirements of the university
- Contact the project supervisor and submit an expression of interest before applying
- Demonstrate academic excellence and suitability for doctoral research
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the University of Cambridge Graduate Scholarship will receive:
- Full tuition fee coverage at the home fee rate
- Tax-free annual maintenance stipend of £20,199
- Funding support for three years
- Research cost coverage
- Opportunity to work within a leading international vaccine research collaboration
- Advanced training in epidemiology, mathematical modelling, and health economics
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants should prepare to submit:
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts and degree certificates
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Expression of Interest
- Research-related supporting documents
- English language qualification documents (where applicable)
- Any additional documents requested by the university or supervisor
How to Apply
To apply for the University of Cambridge Graduate Scholarship:
- Visit the official programme webpage
- Review the project details and eligibility requirements
- Contact Professor Caroline Trotter to discuss the research project before submitting an application
- Submit an expression of interest
- Complete the official PhD application process through the University of Cambridge
- Upload all required supporting documents
- Submit your application before the deadline
- Application Deadline: July 10, 2026
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews before the end of July 2026
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