The University of Cambridge ESRC-funded PhD studentship via CAM-DTP allows for full-time study of 3.5 to 4.5 years, with part-time options available. It offers full funding from the University of Cambridge, including tuition fees, a £21,805 maintenance stipend, and a £900 research training fund.
Additional details about scholarship requirements and application processes are included in the post.
Application Deadline: January 6, 2027
Tell Me About The Award:
The University of Cambridge Studentship is an ESRC-funded PhD studentship through CAM-DTP. It supports doctoral study for 3.5–4.5 years and provides tuition-fee support, an annual tax-free stipend, research training funding, personalised training, and support for a three-month Innovation Fellowship placement.
International students can apply, but the studentship only covers tuition fees up to the national UKRI Home-fee rate. International students must secure additional funding to cover the remaining overseas tuition fees and immigration costs.
Which Fields are Eligible?
The source describes the opportunity as an ESRC-funded PhD studentship through CAM-DTP. It does not provide a complete list of eligible PhD fields.
Type:
PhD Studentship
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Have a Bachelor’s degree from a reputable institution.
- Be a UK/Home or international student.
- Meet the University of Cambridge English-language requirements.
- Obtain an offer of admission before being considered for CAM-DTP funding.
How Are Applicants Selected?
Applicants apply through either:
Route 1 – Supervisor-led topics
- Check available studentship topics.
- Contact the supervisory team and discuss a research proposal.
- Apply for the relevant PhD with a proposal within the topic.
- The supervisory team nominates its preferred candidate to CAM-DTP.
Route 2 – Student-led
- Apply for a PhD at the preferred institution with your own research proposal.
- The department nominates preferred candidates to CAM-DTP.
The source does not provide detailed final selection criteria.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
The studentship is open to Home and international students. The source does not provide a specific list of eligible countries.
Where Will the Award Be Taken?
University of Cambridge and participating CAM-DTP institutions in the UK.
The application information also lists:
- Anglia Ruskin University
- University of Bedfordshire
- University of Cambridge
How Many Awards?
The number of studentships available is not specified in the provided source.
What Is the Benefit of the Award?
The studentship provides:
- Tuition fees up to the national UKRI rate for Home students.
- An annual tax-free stipend of £21,805 for full-time students in 2026–27.
- Up to £900 for research training through the Department.
- A personalised training programme covering research, communication, employability and personal skills.
- Support for a required three-month Innovation Fellowship placement with an academic or non-academic partner.
For international students, the award does not cover the full overseas tuition fee difference or UK immigration costs.
How Long Will the Award Last?
The studentship supports 3.5–4.5 years of study.
Studentships start on 1 October each year, and successful candidates are required to complete their PhD within the duration of the award.
Part-time study is also encouraged at a minimum of 50% of full-time study.
How to Apply:
There are two application routes:
Supervisor-led: Find an available studentship topic, contact the supervisory team, develop a proposal within the topic, and apply for the PhD before the relevant deadline.
Student-led: Develop your own research proposal, apply for a PhD at your preferred institution, and be considered for departmental nomination to CAM-DTP.
Applicants seeking CAM-DTP funding must submit their PhD application by the relevant institutional deadline.
Key deadlines listed in the source include:
- Anglia Ruskin University – 15 November 2026
- University of Bedfordshire – 15 November 2026
- University of Cambridge – 8 December 2026 or 6 January 2027, depending on the course.
