The University of Cambridge and Trinity College have announced £48 million in fully funded PhD programmes.
In response to declining funding sources for PhD research in the humanities and sciences, the Trinity Cambridge Research Studentships (TCRS) were established. Depending on the proportion of domestic and foreign students, the program will provide up to 300 fully funded PhD studentships.
Professor Bhaskar Vira, a pro-vice-chancellor for education at Cambridge, stated, “The UK must help the next generation of PhD students if it hopes to maintain its position as a global leader in research. Although we acknowledge the concerning strains on finances, we are thankful for the support given to postgraduate research students through the UK government’s investments in science and research.
The new program will start supporting students in October 2025; applicants who want to enrol in a PhD programme in 2025–2026 will be given consideration.
How to apply:
Step 1: Go to your course page and select ‘Apply Now’. This will open the Applicant Portal.
Step 2: Register or sign in to the Applicant Portal.
Step 3: Complete and submit your application by the relevant application deadline.
Step 4: Upload your supporting documents
Step 5: Pay the application fee or been given a fee waiver
Step 6: Your referees have submitted their references via the Referee Portal
Each course you want to apply for requires a different application, along with a different set of supporting documentation.
