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Cambridge NERC Doctoral Training Partnerships

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Read more at: How to Apply (Updated for 2024 Entry)

How to Apply (Updated for 2024 Entry)

NERC-funded PhD Studentships The University of Cambridge will offer at least 12 3.5 year NERC -funded PhD studentships through the Cambridge Climate, Life and Earth (C-CLEAR) DTP to start 1 October 2024. More funding and eligibility information can be found on our website here . The C-CLEAR NERC...


Read more at: Funding Information (Updated for 2023 Entry)

Funding Information (Updated for 2023 Entry)

UK (home) students will be eligible for a full NERC studentship. More information can be via the University's website and the UKRI Training Grant Guide . A full studentship will cover the cost of fees and the student will receive the standard NERC maintenance allowance (for 2023/24 this is £18,622...


Read more at: Universal Acceptance Date

Universal Acceptance Date

All NERC Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTPs) and Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs) have agreed to adhere to an annual universal acceptance deadline for PhD studentship offers. For the 2023/24 intake this date is Wednesday 20 March 2024 at 12:00 pm . The purpose of the annual universal...


Read more at: DTP Application Assessment Criteria

DTP Application Assessment Criteria

C-CLEAR DTP application assessment criteria What are we looking for? Applications to the DTP go through two stages of assessment: the first stage takes place within the potential host department; and the second by the C-CLEAR theme panel. Both stages typically involve an interview. The criteria...


Read more at: C-CLEAR Interviews: What to Expect

C-CLEAR Interviews: What to Expect

Whilst some people take interviews calmly in their stride, for others, having an idea in advance of the structure of an interview and the types of questions can be extremely beneficial when it comes to preparation and performance. If you have been invited to interview for a C-CLEAR NERC DTP...